AS Roma successfully arrested HJK Helsinki with a landslide score of 3-0.
The AS Roma vs Helsinki match is presented in the 2022/23 Europa League Group C matchday 2 duel, Friday (16/9/2022).
Playing at the Stadio Olimpico, AS Roma appeared dominant from the start.
Helsinki found it difficult to keep up with the hosts’ game, especially because they were playing with 10 men after the 15th minute.
The score was locked at 0-0 in the first half, Roma’s new tap opened in the second half through the actions of Paulo Dybala (47′), Lorenzo Pellegrini (49′), and Andrea Belotti (68′).
Helsinki kept trying to fight back after that, but Roma played well to hold on to the lead.
This result is Roma’s first three points in Group C UEL 22/23.
AS Roma appear dominant since the beginning of the game. Jose Mourinho’s rotation slightly reduced the team’s threat, but Roma’s dominance was still quite significant.
Disaster for Helsinki, Tenho got a straight red card in the 15th minute.
Belotti passed him and stayed in line with the goalkeeper, Tenho knocking him out from behind. Professional foul.
The red card changed the course of the game. Helsinki played defensively, twice changing the formation to 4-4-1 and 3-5-1.
Fortunately, they can survive until the end of the first half.
Mourinho made a number of substitutions to start the second half and the results were immediate.
Just two minutes on the pitch, Dybala met Pellegrini’s cross. Goal! Rome 1-0 Helsinki.
In the 49th minute, Roma doubled their lead. This time it was Pellegrini’s turn, deflecting the ball from Belotti’s cross which had touched the opponent.
In the 68th minute, Roma scored the third goal. Attacks from the left side, Helsinki defender off guard.
Zaniolo’s bait was just deflected by Belotti in front of goal. Goal! Rome 3-0 Helsinki.
Roma continued to press the opponent in the remaining matches, but there were no additional goals.
HJK Helsinki had to admit the level difference between the two teams.
Additional time of 3 minutes is not enough to change the situation for both teams.
The referee blew the long whistle. The score was 3-0 for Roma’s victory against HJK Helsinki.
