AS Roma and Athletic Bilbao with 1-1 draw at Olimpico

AS Roma and Athletic Bilbao finished without a winner – 1-1 at Olimpico as the Wolves scored a header in the 1^st half, but the Basque team answered with the same minutes before the end of the regular time.

The Wolves dominated the possession of the ball in the 1^st half as they finished with 72%. Despite that, they only had 1 shot on target, but most importantly, it ended up being the goal. In the 32^nd minute, Angelino, with a perfect cross, put the ball into Artem Dovbyk’s head, and he left no chance for the visiting team goalkeeper to save his shot.

Finisce in parità all’Olimpico. In gol per noi Dovbyk al 32’, pareggio di Aitor Paredes all’85’.#RomaAthletic 1-1 #UEL pic.twitter.com/HUDOOCBX7D

— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) September 26, 2024

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However, the Basque club was very close to get a penalty in the 44^th minute but Manu Kone tipping was just outside the penalty area.

In the 2^nd half, Athletic Bilbao played better and it gave a result a few minutes before the end of the regular time. Aitor Paredes left no chance to the Wolves goalkeeper with his header in the 85^th minute after an assist from his colleague in the defense – Unai Nunez.

That’s how the match ended as both teams begin undefeated in the Europe League after the 1^st round.