The match got off to a fast start for Spurs, who were awarded a penalty in the 8th minute after Sarr was fouled in the box. Son Heung-min stepped up to take the spot-kick, showing great composure as he sent Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio the wrong way, giving Tottenham an early 1-0 lead.
However, Roma responded swiftly, leveling the game in the 15th minute. A well-placed free-kick from Paulo Dybala found the head of Roma defender Evan Ndicka, who directed the ball past Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Forster to make it 1-1.
Spurs quickly regained the advantage in the 28th minute, with Johnson finishing off a slick move. A pinpoint cutback from Dejan Kulusevski found the Tottenham attacker, who made no mistake, drilling the ball into the bottom corner to restore his team’s lead at 2-1.
The second half saw Roma pushing for an equalizer, but Spurs remained resilient, particularly with Forster standing tall between the posts. The stand-in goalkeeper made a series of important saves, frustrating Roma’s attacking efforts as the match wore on.
As the game reached its final moments, it looked as though Tottenham would hold on for the win. However, in the 91st minute, disaster struck for Spurs. A last-gasp delivery into the box found Mats Hummels at the back post, and the experienced defender fired home to level the score at 2-2, leaving both teams to settle for a point.
Tottenham created a significant amount of chances, with an impressive 3.61 expected goals (xG), but were ultimately unable to finish the game with all three points. Roma, on the other hand, recorded 2.36 expected goals and were able to capitalize on their late opportunity to ensure they shared the spoils.
Looking ahead, Spurs will travel to Rangers for their next Europa League fixture, while Roma will return home to face Braga. Both teams will be aiming to continue their strong campaigns in the competition, with the result here leaving much to reflect on for both sides.
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