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- The Young Boys are defeated by AS Roma in the first game of the group stage of the Europa League in Bern 1: 2.
- YB drives until the 69th minute before the Romans change the game in 5 minutes.
- In the second match of Group A, Cluj beat CSKA Sofia 2-0.
For over an hour, it seemed that an early penalty goal would be enough for YB to create a surprise against a largely harmless AS Roma.
Noble pranksters make a difference
But with the replacement of top players Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who were initially saved, the Italians picked up some speed. The Romans did not need more than 5 strong minutes to ensure the victory away.
- 69. Minute: Dzeko launched Bruno Peres with a deep pass. This is ahead of Quentin Maceiras, much slower. Goalkeeper David von Ballmoos can no longer prevent the Romans winger from drawing.
- 74. Minute: After a cross from Mkhitaryan, YB’s penalty area assignment is not correct at all. Marash Kumbulla is completely blank at the far post and finishes off the winning goal 2-1 for Roma.
YB in general too passive and harmless
Substitute Meschack Elia had a chance to equalize in the final minutes, but the YB forward saw his attempt rejected by Pau López. It was not only YB’s only good chance in the second half, but much more throughout the game.
The Bernese’s initial lead in the 14th minute fell as a result of Bryan Cristante’s awkward foul on the penalty area line on YB’s youngster Fabian Rieder. The only 18-year-old was allowed to sniff out the European Cup from the start. Jean-Pierre Nsame converted the due penalty with ease.
Peres Assault?
Although YB lost the impact on offense over long distances, at least a points win against these AS Roma would be more than urgent. Especially since the Romans shouldn’t have complained about a layoff a few minutes before the 1-1 draw. Later striker Peres hit Maceiras with his hand to the face after a duel. The referee chose yellow.
Cluj wins in Sofia
The visiting team also prevailed in the parallel match in Group A. The Romanians from Cluj achieved a 2-0 victory in Bulgaria against CSKA Sofia thanks to two goals after the break. In a week it will be the duels Cluj against YB and Roma against Sofia.
