Conference League. "Zorya" lost to "Romë" and remains with zero points in the group stage

Luganskers had only been conceding in the current European campaign up to this match, allowing three goals each time, but two clean sheet victories in the last internal championship matches gave some reason for optimism.

Conference League. "Zorya" lost to "Romë" and remains with zero points in the group stage

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Luganskites in the current European campaign had only conceded up until this match, allowing three goals each time. However, two clean-sheet wins in recent league matches provided some reason for optimism.

Overall, the game played by "Star" at the start of their encounter with one of the tournament favorites looked promising. Skrypnyk's charges aimed to quickly work combinations on Roma's half and won many contested balls in midfield. However, once again, as in matches against Rapid and Bude-Glimt, a defensive mistake nullified all positive efforts. Central defenders lost possession to El Shaarawy, while Darbo sensed the situation perfectly and delivered an ideal pass for his teammate to run onto. 0:1.

In the subsequent part of the game, "Star" continued to play attacking football but lacked the final touch. Bulytsa had two chances to shoot, but both were blocked by defenders. The visitors attacked less frequently but more effectively. In the first half, Matiapura made two saves, preventing Shomurodov and El Shaarawy from increasing their lead. After halftime, the goalkeeper continued to save shots from Perez and Darbo, while Abraham hit the post. However, after a corner, Smalling scored the second goal, and Abraham added another from close range.

The midfielder Bulytsa played in the match and received a call-up for Ukraine's national team training camp (replaced at 69).

Conference League. Group Stage. Group C

2nd round

"Star" (Ukraine) — "Roma" (Italy) — 0:3 (0:1)

Goals: El Shaarawy (7), Smalling (66), Abraham (68).

"Star": Matiapura, Favorskyi (Snurnitsyn, 90+2), Imerekov, Zweck, Khomchenovskyi (c), Nazarina, Bulytsa (Kristian, 69), Kochergin, Kabayev (Lun'ov, 83), Gromov (Ovusu, 90+2), Allahyar (Shahab, 69).

Substitutes: Zhylkin, Gladkyi, Alefierenko.

Coach: Viktor Skrypnyk.

"Roma": Rui Patricio, Ibanez, Kumbulla, Smalling, Kalafiori, Darbo (Diawara, 70), Kristante, Pellegrini (c) (Villa, 77), Perez (Dianlolo, 62), El Shaarawy (Mayoral, 78), Shomurodov (Abraham, 62).

Substitutes: Fuzato, Vinha, Reynolds, Mancini, Bove, Zalevskyi, Mkhitaryan.

Referee: Luis Godinho (Portugal).

Yellow cards: Kumbulla (81), Rui Patricio (83).

September 30. Zaporizhzhia. "Slavutych Arena" stadium.

C.S.C.A. (Bulgaria) — "Bude-Glimt" (Norway) — 0:0

Standings

 

 

M

W

D

L

G

Pts

 1.

Roma

2

2

0

0

8—1

6

 2.

Bude-Glimt

2

1

1

0

3—1

4

 3.

C.S.C.A. 

2

0

1

1

1—5

1

 4.

Star

2

0

0

2

1—6

0

3rd round

October 21, 2021

"Bude-Glimt" (Norway) — "Roma" (Italy)

C.S.C.A. (Bulgaria) — "Star" (Ukraine)