Match report

AS Roma Defeats Austria Vienna 4-2 in Europa League Clash

Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna
2–4
FT
AS Roma
AS Roma
Nov 3, 2016

AS Roma secured a vital 4-2 victory over Austria Vienna in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing their dominance despite an early setback. Goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele De Rossi, and Radja Nainggolan led the charge for AS Roma, while Austria Vienna managed to score through Olarenwaju Kayode and Andreas Grünwald. The match saw multiple yellow cards and key substitutions, but AS Roma maintained their composure to seal a much-needed win.

Key Facts

  • • Austria Vienna: 2 goals (O. Kayode, A. Grünwald)
  • • AS Roma: 4 goals (E. Dzeko, D. De Rossi, R. Nainggolan)
  • • O. Kayode (Austria Vienna) and E. Dzeko (AS Roma) both scored in the first 5 minutes
  • • D. De Rossi (AS Roma) netted the third goal in the 18th minute
  • • E. Dzeko (AS Roma) extended the lead to 3-1 in the 65th minute
  • • R. Nainggolan (AS Roma) scored the fourth goal in the 78th minute
  • • A. Grünwald (Austria Vienna) scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute

Lineups

Austria Vienna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 O. Hadzikic (G)
  • 33 L. Rotpuller (D)
  • 17 J. Larsen (D)
  • 4 P. Filipović (D)
  • 28 C. Martschinko (D)
  • 10 A. Grünwald (M)
  • 26 R. Holzhauser (M)
  • 15 T. Serbest (M)
  • 11 Lucas Venuto (M)
  • 8 O. Kayode (F)
  • 95 Felipe Pires (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 K. Friesenbichler
  • 16 D. Prokop
  • 7 Ismael Tajouri
  • 5 O. Vukojević
  • 18 P. Stronati
  • 25 T. Salamon
  • 32 P. Pentz

AS Roma

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 19 Alisson (G)
  • 13 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 3 Juan Jesus (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 16 D. De Rossi (M)
  • 4 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 8 D. Perotti (F)
  • 5 L. Paredes (M)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Gerson
  • 7 J. Iturbe
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 11 Mohamed Salah
  • 20 F. Fazio
  • 55 E. De Santis
  • 91 R. Marchizza

Timeline

  1. Austria Vienna
    2' Austria Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kayode
  2. AS Roma
    4' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko · Assist: Bruno Peres
  3. Austria Vienna
    7' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kayode
  4. AS Roma
    12' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    D. De Rossi
  5. AS Roma
    18' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    D. De Rossi
  6. AS Roma
    42' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Rüdiger
  7. AS Roma
    45' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    K. Strootman
  8. Austria Vienna
    59' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    Christoph Martschinko
  9. AS Roma
    65' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko
  10. AS Roma
    71' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. El Shaarawy · On: Gerson
  11. Austria Vienna
    77' Austria Vienna Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grünwald
  12. AS Roma
    78' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Nainggolan
  13. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Perotti · On: J. Iturbe
  14. Austria Vienna
    87' Austria Vienna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Venuto · On: Ismael Tajouri
  15. Austria Vienna
    89' Austria Vienna Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grünwald · Assist: Lukas Rotpuller

Match Stats

Stat Austria Vienna AS Roma
Fouls 20 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 452 473
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 385 403
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma quickly responded to Austria Vienna's early goal, with Edin Dzeko scoring in the 4th minute to level the match
  • ▸ Daniele De Rossi's goal in the 18th minute shifted the momentum in AS Roma's favor, allowing them to control the game and secure a comfortable lead
  • ▸ Radja Nainggolan's goal in the 78th minute sealed the victory for AS Roma, despite Austria Vienna scoring a late consolation goal