Rome Falls to Lille as Verdonk and Team Surge in Europa League
jakarta – Lille secured a critically important 1-0 victory against AS Roma at the Stadio olimpico in Rome, Italy, on Friday (October 3, 2025), bolstering their position and motivation in the Europa League. The win marks Lille’s second consecutive triumph in the competition, signaling a strong start to their European campaign.
This result is a pivotal moment for Lille, demonstrating their capability to compete with top-tier European teams and solidifying their ambitions in the Europa League. The victory places them in a competitive position within Group F, alongside other contenders, and sets the stage for crucial upcoming matches. For Indonesian fans,the performance of defender Calvin Verdonk adds a layer of national interest to Lille’s European journey.
hakon Arnar Haraldsson’s goal proved decisive in the match, while Indonesian national team defender Calvin Verdonk contributed a solid 70-minute performance, earning a Whoscored rating of 6.81. Roma’s attempts to equalize were thwarted, including a missed penalty by Matias Soule, repeated due to a procedural error, late in the game.
With six points from two matches, Lille currently occupies sixth place in the group standings based on goal difference.They previously defeated Brann to begin their Europa League campaign.
Lille coach Bruno Genesio praised the significance of the win, especially against a formidable opponent. ”Rome is a strong opponent: they have not conceded much so far and one of the superiors to win the Europa League,” Genesio stated on the UEFA website. He further emphasized the team’s growing confidence, adding, ”This is an extraordinary test to measure our ambitions. This second victory gives us motivation to continue to move forward in this path.”
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