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Roma: Officials admitted Smalling penalty was a mistake against Gladbach

Roma revealed the match officials admitted they made a mistake in awarding an extremely controversial last-gasp penalty in the Europa League draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Monchengladbach benefited from a refereeing howler as Lars Stindl stepped up to convert a 95th-minute spot-kick and earn the visitors a 1-1 draw Thursday.

With Roma looking poised to claim all three points following Nicolo Zaniolo's opener, a long ball into the box struck defender Chris Smalling in the face, but referee Willie Collum pointed to the spot, ruling the defender – on loan from Manchester United – had handled in the area.