UEL: Viktoria Plzen Stun AS Roma 2-1 in Europa League Upset

Roma falls to Viktoria Plzen in thrilling 2-1 defeat

Viktoria Plzen secured a stunning 2-1 victory over AS Roma in the Europa League, with Prince Kwabena Adu and Cheick Souare scoring crucial goals for the Czech side.

Viktoria's lead held firm heading into halftime, thanks to Roma's lack of creativity and the Czech side's solid defending...

Viktoria Plzen stunned AS Roma with a 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, remaining unbeaten in the UEFA Europa League after three matches.

Prince Kwabena Adu scored the decisive goal, calmly lifting the ball over goalkeeper Mile Svilar to give Viktoria Plzen a 1-0 lead.

AS Roma equalized through a penalty kick by Paulo Dybala in the 54th minute, but their joy was short-lived as Cheick Souaré scored a stunning goal from 25 yards out two minutes later, restoring Viktoria Plzen's lead.

The Czech side defended resolutely in the second half to secure a crucial win away from home, dealing Roma their fourth loss in their last five home games.

Viktoria’s new boss was unable to contain his joy at overseeing a first goal in European competition as a coach, but his side weren’t keen to settle for just that.

Moments later, the ball fell in midfield to Cheick Souare, who brought it down and hit a thunderous left-footed strike into the bottom corner from 25 yards out.

Viktoria's lead held firm heading into halftime, thanks to Roma's lack of creativity and the Czech side's solid defending.

Roma responded promptly in the second half, earning a penalty after Václav Jemelka's hand was deemed to have touched the ball from Matías Soulé's header. Paulo Dybala converted the spot kick, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

Roma peppered the Viktoria goal with shots from there, but they struggled to break down the visitors’ staunch backline, spearheaded by the formidable Sampson Dweh.

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— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) October 23, 2025

Late efforts from substitutes Leon Bailey and Evan Ndicka weren’t enough for Roma to snatch an unlikely point, leading to an eruption of the away end on the final whistle.

Viktoria Plzen's perfect European start continues after they secured a 2-1 win over Roma, boosting their confidence in the competition.

Roma's European campaign has hit a rough patch, with only three points from three matches, and their home record in 2025/26 hasn't been impressive. They now look to rely on their upcoming away fixtures against Rangers and Celtic to get back on track.