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Roma Miss Three Straight Penalties as Lille Win 1-0 in Europa League

A VAR handball decision led to retakes for encroachment plus a foot off the line, yielding a rare sequence all saved by Ozer.

Overview

  • Lille left Rome with a 1-0 group-stage victory after Roma failed to convert three late spot-kicks.
  • The initial penalty was awarded via VAR for a handball by Mandi, giving Roma a chance to level.
  • Dovbyk’s first attempt was saved, with a retake ordered because the goalkeeper had a foot off the line and a defender entered the area.
  • Ozer then stopped Dovbyk’s second try and later saved Soulé’s effort to complete the sequence.
  • All three penalties were taken under the Curva Sud at the Stadio Olimpico, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini’s side ruing a missed equaliser.