Brown’s Equalizer Earns Fenerbahce a Draw With Roma

Early Chances at Both Ends

Fenerbahce and AS Roma traded chances before either side scored in their Champions League meeting on September 10. Svilar stopped early attempts by Elmaz and Akturkoglu. At the other end, Kone won possession and released Dybala, whose attempt Ederson saved.

Cristante Puts Roma Ahead

Roma broke through before halftime. Malen supplied Bryan Cristante, who scored with a shot from the edge of the box. The goal sent Roma into the second half with the lead after Fenerbahce’s early efforts had been turned away.

Brown Answers After Halftime

Fenerbahce responded in the 48th minute. Greenwood released Archie Brown, who lifted the ball over Svilar to equalize. Brown’s goal changed the result without putting either team ahead, and the match remained open to another goal.

Svilar later saved an attempt by Muriqi with his feet after Kante’s driving run, and Greenwood hit the side-netting. Roma also had a free kick after Akturkoglu challenged Dybala near the edge of the penalty area; the decision was a free kick, rather than a penalty.

Late Header Leaves It Level

Brown came close to a second goal late on when his header from Mercan’s free kick struck the crossbar. Neither side scored again, leaving Fenerbahce and Roma with a 1–1 draw.