Serie A: Roma Suffers Heartbreaking Loss to Verona

Verona Edges Roma in Five-Goal Thriller

Hellas Verona was desperate to end a three-game losing streak but was...

Verona defeats Roma 3-2, with Abdou Harroui scoring late winner.

Verona secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Roma, despite being reduced to 10 men late in the game.

Roma's midweek win over Torino had eased pressure on coach Ivan Juric, but the tension was still palpable.

Mario Hermoso and Alexis Saelemaekers were sidelined with injuries, while Artem Dovbyk returned to the starting lineup.

Hellas Verona was desperate to end a three-game losing streak but was without suspended duo Jackson Tchatchoua and Reda Belahyane, as well as injured trio Pawel Dawidowicz, Martin Frese, and Juan Manuel Cruz.

The match began with a contentious moment as Nicola Zalewski's stunning goal was disallowed due to offside.

Verona capitalized on Zalewski's subsequent error, with Casper Tengstedt scoring against the run of play.

Roma equalized through Matias Soulé's clever heel flick.

Verona regained the lead with Giangiacomo Magnani's glancing header.

Roma leveled again through Dovbyk's close-range effort.

Ondrej Duda's creative attempts nearly yielded a Roma goal.

Paulo Dybala's free kick skimmed the top corner.

Roma was denied a winner when Verona defenders cleared Dybala's tap-in.

Abdou Harroui's late strike sealed Verona's victory.

Lorenzo Montipò's desperate save denied Dybala.

Verona's Diego Livramento received a red card for a reckless tackle on Stephan El Shaarawy.

Despite the setback, Verona held on for a crucial win.

Key Stats:

Verona wins despite being reduced to 10 men.

Romas winless streak extends.

Abdou Harroui scores late winner.

Match Summary:

° Verona: Casper Tengstedt (17'), Giangiacomo Magnani (37'), Abdou Harroui (80')

°Roma: Matias Soulé (32'), Artem Dovbyk (50')