Match report

AS Roma Defeats HJK Helsinki 3-0 in Europa League

AS Roma
AS Roma
3–0
FT
HJK helsinki
HJK helsinki
Sep 15, 2022

AS Roma demonstrated strong form and tactical superiority as they defeated HJK Helsinki 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League. The game took a decisive turn early when Miro Tenho received a red card for HJK after just 14 minutes, leaving them with ten men. Paul Dybala and Leonardo Pellegrini capitalized on this numerical advantage by scoring goals shortly after, securing AS Roma's lead before halftime. A late goal from Andrea Belotti further extended their lead, showcasing AS Roma’s dominance throughout

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma secured a 3-0 victory over HJK Helsinki in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Miro Tenho was sent off with a red card for HJK Helsinki after only 14 minutes.
  • • Paul Dybala scored the first goal at minute 47, assisted by Lorenzo Pellegrini.
  • • Leonardo Pellegrini added another goal at minute 49, making it 2-0.
  • • Andrea Belotti sealed AS Roma's win with a third goal at minute 68.

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 3 Ibañez (D)
  • 17 M. Viña (D)
  • 2 R. Karsdorp (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 8 N. Matić (M)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 22 N. Zaniolo (F)
  • 7 L. Pellegrini (F)
  • 11 A. Belotti (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Smalling
  • 21 P. Dybala
  • 20 M. Camara
  • 52 E. Bove
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 73 G. Faticanti
  • 62 C. Volpato
  • 65 F. Tripi
  • 14 E. Shomurodov
  • 63 P. Boer
  • 19 Z. Çelik
  • 99 M. Svilar

HJK helsinki

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 23 P. Soiri (D)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 15 M. Tenho (D)
  • 22 J. Raitala (D)
  • 24 D. Browne (D)
  • 7 S. Hostikka (M)
  • 8 L. Lingman (M)
  • 21 S. Väänänen (M)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
  • 77 M. Abubakari (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Peltola
  • 2 P. Arajuuri
  • 6 A. Halme
  • 29 A. Olusanya
  • 10 N. Boujellab
  • 58 J. Yli-Kokko
  • 4 J. Toivio
  • 79 M. Niemelä
  • 20 Murilo
  • 19 C. Terho
  • 37 A. Tanaka
  • 12 J. Tånnander

Timeline

  1. HJK helsinki
    14' HJK helsinki Card · Red Card
    Miro Tenho

    Professional foul last man

  2. HJK helsinki
    14' HJK helsinki Var · Card upgrade
    Miro Tenho
  3. HJK helsinki
    23' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Santeri Hostikka · On: Matti Peltola
  4. AS Roma
    25' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    Ibañez

    Foul

  5. HJK helsinki
    29' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hetemaj

    Foul

  6. AS Roma
    46' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibañez · On: Chris Smalling
  7. HJK helsinki
    46' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hoskonen · On: P. Arajuuri
  8. HJK helsinki
    46' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Hetemaj · On: Aapo Halme
  9. AS Roma
    47' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dybala · Assist: L. Pellegrini
  10. AS Roma
    49' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Pellegrini
  11. AS Roma
    60' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cristante

    Foul

  12. AS Roma
    64' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cristante · On: M. Camara
  13. HJK helsinki
    66' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Soiri · On: A. Olusanya
  14. AS Roma
    68' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Belotti · Assist: N. Zaniolo
  15. AS Roma
    69' AS Roma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Pellegrini · On: E. Bove
  16. HJK helsinki
    69' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lingman · On: N. Boujellab
  17. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Zaniolo · On: T. Abraham
  18. HJK helsinki
    87' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    Aapo Halme

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma HJK helsinki
Fouls 19 9
Pass Accuracy 89% 72%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 29 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 610 294
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 10 0
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 543 213
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 12 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Miro Tenho in the early stages gave AS Roma a significant advantage, allowing them to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.
  • ▸ AS Roma's quick response with goals from Paul Dybala and Leonardo Pellegrini within minutes of each other set the tone for their commanding performance.