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UEFA Europa League: Roma and Bayer Leverkusen Play to an Exciting 4-4 Draw

Match Summary

In a thrilling UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg, Bayer Leverkusen and Roma played out a 4-4 draw at the BayArena. The match was filled with plenty of goals, drama, and changes in momentum.

First Half

Roma took the lead in the 21st minute through Nicolo Zaniolo's cool finish past Lukas Hradecky. However, Bayer Leverkusen responded quickly, equalizing just four minutes later through Moussa Diaby's powerful shot. The German side then took the lead in the 38th minute when Piero Hincapie headed home from a corner.

Second Half

The second half started with another goal for Roma. Tammy Abraham scored a stunning equalizer in the 53rd minute, bringing the Italian side level once again. The match continued to swing back and forth, with Leverkusen regaining the lead through Amine Adli's goal in the 58th minute. Roma refused to give up and scored two goals in quick succession to take the lead for the first time. Lorenzo Pellegrini's penalty in the 65th minute and Gianluca Mancini's header in the 72nd minute put the Italian side in the driving seat. However, Bayer Leverkusen showed great character and equalized for the third time in the 86th minute. Patrik Schick's close-range finish ensured that the match ended in a 4-4 draw.

Stat Highlights

* Roma had more possession (53%) and more shots (12) than Bayer Leverkusen. * Roma had three shots on target, while Bayer Leverkusen had six. * Schick's goal was his fifth in the UEFA Europa League this season. * The draw means that the tie is finely poised heading into the second leg in Rome.