In a dramatic finish at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Mats Hummels scored a last-minute equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw for Roma against Tottenham Hotspur. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Giallorossi, who initially struggled after conceding an early penalty to Son.
The game started poorly for Roma, as they found themselves trailing just five minutes in when Son converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Hummels on Sarr. However, Roma responded well, with Evan Ndicka leveling the score before Brennan Johnson restored Tottenham’s lead. Just when it seemed all hope was lost for Roma, Hummels emerged as the unlikely hero.
Hummels had a challenging game and was criticized for his early mistake that led to the penalty. Yet, in the 91st minute, he redeemed himself by scoring from close range after a well-placed assist, ensuring that Roma walked away with a valuable point.
“I could have been the worst player on the pitch until the 91st minute and then become the hero,” Hummels remarked after the match. His late goal not only salvaged a point but also provided a significant boost to Roma’s morale under new manager Claudio Ranieri.
Ranieri emphasized the importance of the draw, stating that it represented more than just one point. “This result shows that we are capable of fighting back and that my arrival has given the team a jolt. We need to build on this performance,” he said.
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Bentancur (dal 78′ Bergvall), Sarr (dal 69′ Bissouma); Kulusevski (dal 69′ Maddison), Johnson, Son (dal 78′ Werner); Solanke.
Roma (3-4-3): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Celik (dal 65′ Zalewski), Paredes, Konè, Angelino; Dybala (dal 46′ Soulé), Dovbyk, El Shaarawy (dal 69′ Saelemaekers).
