Tottenham fail to beat AS Roma with injury-time goal

Tottenham Hotspur hanya mampu bermain imbang 2-2 melawan AS Roma di Liga Europa. (X/@SpursOfficial)

JAKARTA - Tottenham Hostpur failed to maintain their lead and were only able to draw 2-2 against AS Roma in the Europa League match. In the match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Friday, 29 November 2024 early morning WIB, Mats Hummels' goal in injury time made Tottenham fail to beat Roma.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou deserves to be frustrated. How could I not, Tottenham were ahead through a quick goal at home to Roma. Although the opponent had equalised the score, Tottenham were back ahead 2-1.

It's just that, they were unable to maintain that advantage when the game was almost over, The Lilywhites' goal was conceded so they were only able to get one point in the home match.

Postecoglou also admitted that he was frustrated with the performance and results of his team. Moreover, Tottenham had the opportunity to win in that match.

‘This frustrates me. Especially with their goal towards the end of the game. Nevertheless, this match did go well. We should have been able to ensure victory earlier. This is what makes me disappointed because we failed to defend it,’ Postecoglou was quoted as saying by Football Italia.

‘We should have played more calmly. How not, we created a number of chances but were thwarted. We should also be able to reduce them,’ he said.

Nevertheless, Postecoglou admits Roma are a good team and not easy to beat. According to him, the Italian Serie A team has many quality players.

‘They are a good team. That's why they can compete in the Europa League. They also had an amazing season before despite currently facing a difficult time. They have quality players even though we should have won,’ Postecoglou said again.

In that match, Tottenham made an impressive start. The match has only been running for five minutes, the hosts are already ahead when captain Son Heung-min scores from the penalty spot.

Tottenham were awarded a penalty after Hummels fouled Pape Matar Sarr. The execution was completed to the maximum by Son.

After winning 1-0, Tottenham even lost the form of the game. They played under pressure from Roma. As a result, Claudio Ranieri's team, who replaced Ivan Juric, did not take long to equalise the score. Evan N'Dicka scored after following up Paulo Dybala's free kick in the 20th minute.

Even Roma actually had the opportunity to excel when they got an additional goal. It's just that, the goal was disallowed because the Giallorossi player was in an offside position.

Tottenham had risen and regained control of the game. Their efforts were not in vain. The North London club finally took the lead again after midfielder Dejan Kulusevski provided an assist which Brennan Johnson completed in the 33rd minute. The score changed 2-1 for Tottenham and lasted until the first half was over.

Entering the second half, Tottenham continued to dominate the match. They also created a number of opportunities. Only none of them could be converted by Tottenham players.

Instead, it was Roma who made the most of a chance as the game drew to a close with Hummels paying for his mistake by scoring the goal that levelled the scores.

The veteran defender from the former German national team received an assist from Angelino who received the ball from a corner to beat goalkeeper Fraser Forster in the 90+1 minute. The score changed 2-2 and lasted until the game was over.

The draw made Roma ranked 21st with six points. Meanwhile, Tottenham who have points 10 are in ninth position.

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