AS Roma secured a critical 2-1 away victory against HJK Helsinki on October 27, 2022, during Matchday 5 of the UEFA Europa League group stage. This second meeting between the two clubs (following Roma's 3-0 win in September) kept Roma's hopes alive for a top-two finish in Group C.
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The home side leveled early in the second half through Perparim Hetemaj, who capitalized on a defensive slip to fire a low drive past Rui Patricio. AS Roma secured a critical 2-1 away victory
Roma regained the lead when Stephan El Shaarawy's angled cross-shot was accidentally deflected into his own net by Arttu Hoskonen. While initially ruled an own goal, it was later credited to El Shaarawy. Roma regained the lead when Stephan El Shaarawy's