Roma fell 1-0 to Lille on the Stadio Olimpico of their second Europa League group stage match, with Arnar Haraldsson’s early strike proving decisive.
The Giallorossi missed a golden alternative to equalise when Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé had been each denied from the spot, with Lille goalkeeper Ozer saving three consecutive penalties as a result of retakes due to encroachment.
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After the match, Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar spoke to Sky Sport, , reflecting on the bitter night.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 02: Olivier Giroud of LOSC Lille challenges Kostas Tsimikas of AS Roma through the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between AS Roma and LOSC Lille at Stadio Olimpico on October 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“Clearly we may have executed higher, at the very least equalise… however we transfer ahead.”
Roma keeper Svilar: “We made extra errors htna typical.”
Svilar admitted Roma lacked sharpness, as they did not capitalise on quite a lot of possibilities to get again into the sport – after dominating for a majority of the match.
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“Sure, possibly we made a couple of extra errors than typical. It’s a pity, however we transfer on. In two days we’ll be in Florence.”
On his personal efficiency, he was modest:
“I simply do my half. It’s a pity in regards to the aim within the fifth minute. One thing may have been averted, however as I mentioned, we go ahead.”
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Mile Svilar of AS Roma warms up previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Could 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
Haraldsson gave Lille the lead after catching the Roma defence napping, profitable possession deep into the Giallorossi half and curling the ball spherical Svilar.
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Lastly, Svilar addressed Roma’s penalty woes:
“Ultimately, I all the time watch them. I believe the one who takes it has a whole lot of braveness and likewise needed to attain. It’s a pity, the following one will go in.”