Strong comeback: “Veilchen” get point in Rome

For the duel between the two leaders of the UEFA-Europa-League-Group E, Robert Almer returned to the goal. In central defence Patrizio Stronati replaced the suspended Lukas Rotpuller. Otherwise, the usual picture, in front of the defensive midfielder Tarkan Serbest and our playmaker Raphael Holzhauser began Felipe Pires, Alexander Grünwald, Venuto and Olarenwaju Kayode in the front.

AS Roma club legend Francesco Totti celebrated his 100th European Cup appearance in the Giallorossi dress. Alessandro Florenzi, Gerson and Stephan El Shaarawy started new in the 4-3-3 starting line-up, Kevin Strootman and Edin Dzeko were left on the bench by Coach Luciano Spalletti.

Robert Almer seriously injured, the “Violets” in arrears

FK Austria Wien found quickly in the game, began very aggressive and strong in the tackle. The “Violets” found their first chance early: Venuto came after a solo across half of the field to a finish but shot from an acute angle (4.). The Romans responded with a shot from Florenzi, Almer could turn the ball over the bar (8.). The resulting corner played Totti flat to Paredes, whose shot, however, clearly missed the goal (9.). Larry Kayode conquered the ball on the sidelines crossed to the center where Raphael Holzhauser fired the ball into the goal - 1:0 (16.).

But the joy was short-lived, a long pass from Juan to El Shaarawy who lifted over Almer - 1:1 (19.). Shortly after, Almer fell and had to leave the field with a suspected knee injury. He was replaced by Osman Hadzikic.

Hadzikic could make his first save after a shot from Iturbe (30.), but shortly after against El Shaarawy he was powerless. After a ball-loss in the forward movement Totti turned quickly, served El Shaarawy, who scored his second goal (34.).

The “Violets” held further contrast, a great long distance shot from Stronati flew just off target (42.). Before the break Venuto had one more chance, his shot was defended by Alisson from close range, the additional contributions of Serbest and Kayode did not find their way into the net (43.). The first half ended with a small residue for FK Austria Wien.

Sensational comeback for FK Austria Wien

The second half began with both teams being rather reserved, AS Roma came through a deflected shot from Nainggolan to a first chance (49.). Florenzi came to a finish after a cross from Iturbe, Hadzikic was attentive and deflected the ball (59.). FK Austria Wien had difficulties in the offence, a good counterattack by Kayode was saved by Alisson. In minute 69 Roma caused the alleged decision: a sensational pass with the outside of his foot by Totti was utilized by Florenzi (69.) - 3:1.

Thorsten Fink sent Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Dominik Prokop for Venuto and Grünwald into the game. A scissor-kick from Kayode after a cross from Pires went by the goal (78.), but the “Violets” will not forget the following minutes.

After a cross from Jens Stryger Larsen Dominik Prokop came to the ball and scored to close the gap (82.). The 19-year-old motivated his team mates, he clearly did not have enough. Soon after, the violets were celebrating again: Larry Kayode scored the equalizer after a pass from Tajouri-Shradi (84.).

The final offensive of the Italians could not turn the game back around, the “Violets” surprisingly received a point in the Roman Olympic Stadium.

AS Roma - FK Austria Wien 3:3 (2:1)

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