Roma were dominating the match, both in the play and on the scoreboard. But the scoreline doesn't tell everything, as Roma were only winning 1-0.
Zaniolo put Roma up 1-0 in the 32nd minute. The match was equal, but it didn't seem like it was going to be a draw.
As time went by, Borussia Monchengladbach were growing into the game and pinning their opponents back. However, the Roma defence was solid.
The critical moment happened in the 93rd minute when the ball hit Smalling's head, and a penalty was awarded in a tremendous error from the Scottish ref. Roma dropped lost points and the absence of VAR is noted again.
October 24, 2019