UEL: Roma secured a vital victory over Braga
Roma secured a vital 3-0 victory over Braga in the sixth round of the Europa League.
Italian side took the lead in the 11th minute with a goal from Lorenzo Pellegrini, assisted by Zalewski. This was the only goal of the first half, giving Roma a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Early in the second half, Ranieri's team extended their lead when Saud scored, marking his first goal for the club. Roma added a third goal through Hermoso, sealing the match at 3-0.
This victory keeps Roma in contention for a playoff spot in the Europa League.
2024-25, Europa League
AS Roma - Braga 3:0 (1:0)
Goals: Pellegrini Lo., 11 (1:0); Abdulhamid, 47 (2:0); Hermoso, 91 (3:0)
AS Roma: Svilar; Ndicka; Abdulhamid; Hummels (Hermoso, 74); Mancini G.; Pellegrini Lo. (till 74); Kone Ko.; Pisilli (Le Fée, 85); Zalewski; Soule M. (Saelemaekers, 73); Dybala (Dovbyk, 46)
Substitution: El Shaarawy (from 73)
Bench: Marin R.; Ryan M.; Angelino; Çelik; Traore A-r; Baldanzi; Shomurodov
Yellow Cards: Hummels 73
Braga: Magalhães (till 68); Robson Bambu (Adrian Marin, 46); Ferreira J.; Oliveira P.; Gorby J.; Joao Moutinho (Zalazar, 56); Gharbi (Hornicek, 70); Aguilera G.; El Ouazzani (till 73); Fernandes R.; Horta R. (Horta A., 56)
Substitution: Jaen R. (from 74)
Bench: Tiago Sá; Gómez Víctor; Ribeiro Y.; Arrey-Mbi; Noro; Carvalho Vi.; Marques João
Yellow Cards: Fernandes R. 32; Horta R. 50
Red cards: Magalhães 68'
