Skip to content

Watch: Austria Vienna stuns Roma with late fightback

Reuters

Austria Vienna didn't go quietly into that Roman night.

Facing a 3-1 deficit with 10 minutes to go in Thursday's Europa League tie, the Austrian visitor mounted a valiant comeback to stay within reach of the Group E lead.

The Giallorossi had played so well to build the advantage at the Stadio Olimpico, where Francesco Totti made his 100th appearance in European competition.

Related: Totti celebrates 100 appearances in Europe with throwback display

In fact, it was the 40-year-old who teed up his teammates for two of the three goals.

But Roma fell asleep as the match entered its final phase.

Dominik Prokop lashed at a free ball on 82 minutes to kickstart the fightback, and Olarenwaju Kayode secured the draw moments later.

Roma and Vienna are now tied in first with five points, although the Italian club leads on goal difference.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox