After Paulo Dybala scored, an own goal and converted penalty, extra time was needed to separate Roma and Sevilla in Budapest. Here the match continued to wave back and forth, but the chances dwindled in step with tired legs. Thus, the whole thing had to be decided on a penalty shootout, where Sevilla drew the longest straw. Gianluca Mancini, who was behind Roma’s own goal, had a nightmare night when he missed Roma’s second penalty. When Roger Ibanez followed up with another volley, there was no going back for Mourinho’s men. Gonzalo Montiel missed first, but he was given another chance to decide when Rui Patrico was too early off the line. On chance number two, Montiel made no mistake. The Argentine thus secured Sevilla’s fifth Europa League title in the last ten seasons. – It’s sick to see that Sevilla have ended up behind in previous finals as well, and the same thing happened on Wednesday night. When Paulo Dybala sent Roma into the lead in the 35th minute, Sevilla took action already at the break. Erik Lamela and Suso came in, and the latter immediately accelerated in the white shirts. Ten minutes into the second half, Sevilla were rewarded when a cross from Jesus Navas pushed forward an own goal from Gianluca Mancini. The match opened up more and more, and the Roma players used almost every opportunity to put pressure on the refereeing team. Time and again, the Roma players flocked around referee Anthony Taylor, and the Roma bench hung on. It was a busy night for Anthony Taylor and the judging team. It was a busy night for Anthony Taylor and the judging team. It was a busy night for Anthony Taylor and the judging team. It was a busy night for Anthony Taylor and the judging team. In the 65th minute, Roma again protested violently when Sevilla’s Ivan Rakitic fouled Zeki Celik and received a yellow card. – It’s crazy to watch. It is very special to see how Roma hold on in absolutely all situations, exclaimed Viaplay commentator Andreas Toft. Towards the end of the 2nd round, someone in Rome’s support staff received a yellow card for new protests. The same thing happened to Sevilla’s Rafa Mir in the 1st round when he objected to the 1-0 score remaining. – That not more people on the Roma bench have received a card is really quite incredible, commented Toft towards the end of the match. However, news’s football writer Thore Haugstad is not surprised by Roma’s behaviour. He points out that Rome has shown the same rates for a long time. – It is quite extreme, says Haugstad. FORWARD: José Mourinho and Roma were quick to appeal the refereeing decisions. Photo: Reuters – Mourinho is extreme on all details that can tilt the game in his favour. He doesn’t think anything of what others think – it’s all about wanting to win, says Haugstad. Haugstad believes Mourinho has obviously seen an effect from putting pressure on the refereeing team. – Every time the referee does something against Roma, he has to put up with 4-5 players in his face. He (the referee) gets less trouble if he gives a free kick to him than to the opponent, which was not the case tonight, says Haugstad. – Headmaster Paulo Dybala fought against the clock to be ready to play for the final, and the Argentine was “obviously” going to get one of the main roles. After 35 minutes he was played through by Gianluca Mancini and he made no mistake alone with Bonou. However, the Sevilla players believed that Ivan Rakitic should have had a free kick when Bryan Cristante took the ball from him a few seconds earlier, but the goal stood. That made it a bit hot for Sevilla, and then Rafa Mir received a yellow card for protesting from the bench. Towards the end of extra time, there was also a lot of pressure between the benches when Nemanja Matic was lying down. When Sevilla reacted strongly, Mourinho rushed to signal that Matic had to be replaced. It all ended with a hug – and a yellow card for the Portuguese. Without it being the last time it boiled. – It’s completely head fog down there time and time again, summarized Viaplay expert Tor Ole Skullerud. Expert colleague Lars Tjærnås was not impressed by the behavior either. – Excuse me, but I think what’s happening on that bench is horrible, said Tjærnås in the studio before the penalty shootout. Here the Roma players were left inconsolable again on the grass, while Sevilla could start the celebration with the supporters.
ttn-69
– Sick to watch – news Sport – Sports news, results and broadcasting schedule
