Manchester United Rally From Two Down to Beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford

Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, according to Goal.com. Roma dominated the first half, then collapsed after the break, and the defeat complicates their qualification plans.

The match was played with Roma's goalkeeper situation in flux. Siamo la Roma reported hours before kickoff that Pierluigi Gollini was in doubt with a back problem, and Goal.com said the injury, along with one to Mile Svilar, left the club's third-choice keeper, Vasquez, in goal.

How Roma threw away a two-goal lead

Goal.com described the first 45 minutes as one-sided, with only the traveling Roma supporters audible. Soulé put Roma ahead from a pass by Mora. Malen then converted a penalty awarded for a handball by Heaven after a Soulé shot. Roma, the outlet said, created at least three more clear chances, while United looked slow and nervous. Goal.com noted that the only notable United effort was a Mainoo shot that Vasquez handled comfortably.

After the break the pattern reversed. Goal.com said United attacked relentlessly while Roma, with Pisilli on in place of Mora, could not get forward. Cunha won a penalty for United. Vasquez saved Bruno Fernandes's first attempt, but Cristante had entered the penalty area before the kick, so it was retaken. Fernandes then sent Vasquez the wrong way.

A minute later Mbeumo hit both posts. United then scored twice in three minutes, and both goals came from Cunha. Balerdi missed the ball and gave Cunha the chance to make it 2-2. Cunha then beat Vasquez at his near post for the winner.

Cunha was later sent off for two bookings. The first came for removing his shirt after scoring, and the second for a bad challenge on Balerdi. Goal.com said Roma's final push produced nothing. The outlet described the result as another comeback defeat for Roma and said fatigue and individual errors proved costly. It also noted that United had gone 10 matches without a win before this game.

The goalkeeper problem behind the night

Siamo la Roma reported that Gollini, a former Napoli and Atalanta goalkeeper, was fighting to be available despite what it called a slight back injury. If he could not play, coach Gian Piero Gasperini would have to turn to a third or even fourth goalkeeper, with Vasquez or De Marzi the options. Goal.com confirmed that Gollini was sidelined and that Vasquez started.

Vasquez made a routine stop on Mainoo in the first half and saved the first Fernandes penalty. He was beaten by Fernandes's retaken kick and by Cunha's near-post finish.

Why it matters for Roma and their supporters

For Roma fans, the result means a strong first half did not turn into points, and their qualification hopes are now harder to realize, according to Goal.com. The defeat also exposed how thin the club is in goal. Roma were without their first-choice keeper and played a third-choice replacement against a side pressing hard for a result.

For United, the win ended a run of 10 matches without a victory, though Goal.com noted they finished the game without Cunha after his dismissal.

What comes next for Roma

Siamo la Roma reported that Svilar, who wears number 99, is moving closer to a return. He will miss the Manchester match and Roma's next league game at the Olimpico against Sassuolo. The outlet said he will be fully available after the international break. Reports did not say whether Gollini's back problem will keep him out of that league match.

Around Prague, based on reporting by Siamo la Roma, Goal.com