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Roma 2-1 AC Milan (agg 3-1): Roma seal Europa League semi-final spot

By Charlotte CoatesBBC Sport

Last updated on .From the section European Footballcomments55

Mike Maignan fails to stop a goal by Roma's Argentine forward Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala scored in Roma's Europa League final loss to Sevilla last season

Roma progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico.

Gianluca Mancini opened the scoring for the hosts after 12 minutes before Paulo Dybala doubled Roma's lead 10 minutes later to cement a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Daniele de Rossi's side went down to 10 men after Mehmet Zeki Celik's lunging challenge on Rafael Leao.

Matteo Gabbia scored a late consolation for Milan.

Defender Mancini was quickest to react to tap home Lorenzo Pellegrini's shot after it struck the woodwork.

World Cup winner Dybala then gave the home side breathing space after he looped a brilliant effort over Mike Maignan in the Milan goal.

England international Tammy Abraham, who recently returned from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, came off the bench in the 28th minute in place of the injured Romelu Lukaku.

Roma will take on Bayer Leverkusen for a place in the Europa League final after the Bundesliga champions overcame West Ham.

Line-ups

Roma

Formation 4-3-3

  • 99Svilar
  • 19ÇelikBooked at 31mins
  • 6Smalling
  • 23Mancini
  • 37Spinazzola
  • 7PellegriniSubstituted forAngelinoat 82'minutes
  • 16Paredes
  • 52BoveSubstituted forRenato Sanchesat 82'minutes
  • 92El Shaarawy
  • 21DybalaSubstituted forLlorenteat 43'minutes
  • 90LukakuSubstituted forAbrahamat 29'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Rui Patrício
  • 2Karsdorp
  • 9Abraham
  • 14Llorente
  • 17Azmoun
  • 20Renato Sanches
  • 22Aouar
  • 35Baldanzi
  • 59Zalewski
  • 63Boer
  • 67e Costa Cesco
  • 69Angelino

AC Milan

Formation 4-2-3-1

  • 16Maignan
  • 2CalabriaBooked at 86minsSubstituted forReijndersat 45'minutes
  • 46GabbiaBooked at 46mins
  • 23TomoriBooked at 89mins
  • 19HernándezBooked at 90mins
  • 80MusahSubstituted forFlorenziat 69'minutes
  • 4BennacerSubstituted forJovicat 40'minutesBooked at 77mins
  • 11PulisicSubstituted forOkaforat 69'minutes
  • 8Loftus-CheekSubstituted forChukwuezeat 45'minutes
  • 10Rafael Leão
  • 9Giroud

Substitutes

  • 7Adli
  • 14Reijnders
  • 15Jovic
  • 17Okafor
  • 21Chukwueze
  • 28Thiaw
  • 38Terracciano
  • 42Florenzi
  • 57Sportiello
  • 69Nava
  • 85Zeroli
  • 95Bartesaghi
Referee:
Szymon Marciniak
Attendance:
66,025

Match Stats

Home TeamRomaAway TeamAC Milan
Possession
Home36%
Away64%
Shots
Home6
Away20
Shots on Target
Home3
Away4
Corners
Home0
Away11
Fouls
Home5
Away20

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Roma 2, AC Milan 1.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Roma 2, AC Milan 1.

  3. Post update

    Attempt missed. Alessandro Florenzi (AC Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Matteo Gabbia.

  4. Post update

    Alessandro Florenzi (AC Milan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  5. Post update

    Foul by Angeliño (Roma).

  6. Post update

    VAR Decision: No Red Card Théo Hernández (AC Milan).

  7. Booking

    Théo Hernández (AC Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  8. Post update

    Foul by Théo Hernández (AC Milan).

  9. Post update

    Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  10. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Luka Jovic (AC Milan) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alessandro Florenzi with a cross.

  11. Booking

    Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  12. Post update

    Foul by Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan).

  13. Post update

    Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Post update

    Attempt saved. Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Luka Jovic.

  15. Booking

    Davide Calabria (AC Milan) is shown the yellow card.

  16. Goal!

    Goal! Roma 2, AC Milan 1. Matteo Gabbia (AC Milan) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rafael Leão with a cross following a corner.

  17. Post update

    Corner, AC Milan. Conceded by Mile Svilar.

  18. Post update

    Attempt saved. Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Matteo Gabbia with a headed pass.

  19. Substitution

    Substitution, Roma. Angeliño replaces Lorenzo Pellegrini.

  20. Substitution

    Substitution, Roma. Renato Sanches replaces Edoardo Bove.

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  • Comment posted by GK Coach, at 22:50 18 Apr

    Wow that Smalling fella looks good. Surprised a premiership club not come in for him. Has he got an English relative long past so we can get him in Gareth squad for the euros?

    • Reply posted by OnmeEd, at 07:17 19 Apr

      OnmeEd replied:
      No he's Italian

  • Comment posted by Stu Gotz, at 22:36 18 Apr

    The farmer's leagues from around Europe seem to be doing ok this season. Good to see old fashioned values out shining the spoilt prima Donnas of the premiership

    • Reply posted by solidsponge, at 23:15 18 Apr

      solidsponge replied:
      Ah yes the Italian game, well known for no having prima donnas? Erm..

  • Comment posted by stephendonnelly, at 00:18 19 Apr

    Why get rid of smalling & keep maquire ludicrous, better player now since left Manchester one of the best in Europe at good enough for England absolutely

    • Reply posted by crazymike1123, at 07:43 19 Apr

      crazymike1123 replied:
      As a Roma fan I’ve been saying this for years. He is named smalldini over in Italy

  • Comment posted by gravyboat, at 23:38 18 Apr

    Bit of credit to Brighton who topped the most difficult qualifying group , then drew the likely winners in the next round.

  • Comment posted by Ed, at 22:27 18 Apr

    Forza Roma. I have to be honest, but I thought giving the job, to the legend, that is Daniele De Rossi, might not be the answer.. So glad to be proved wrong. Roma are playing great football, and are a joy to watch.... 🫰🇮🇹

  • Comment posted by maxVonSnabel, at 22:21 18 Apr

    More Chelsea players on the pitch than when Chelsea are playing

    • Reply posted by LondonsFinestClub, at 22:25 18 Apr

      LondonsFinestClub replied:
      Chelsea have alot of old boys in Euro mix right now, managers snd players.

  • Comment posted by Selim , at 22:50 18 Apr

    Amazing how well Roma have done since they got shot of Morinho

    • Reply posted by stephendonnelly, at 00:23 19 Apr

      stephendonnelly replied:
      Your strange won a trophy every where he’s been numpty

  • Comment posted by Andy Tomsett , at 23:18 18 Apr

    Two clubs still in the EL who were beaten by Brighton in the earlier stages.

    • Reply posted by Tom Rogers, at 09:37 19 Apr

      Tom Rogers replied:
      how did it go for brighton in the olimpico?

  • Comment posted by SpiritoftheLakotaSioux, at 10:53 19 Apr

    Well done Roma go all the way and dedicate the win not only to Danielle Di Rossi but also Jose Mourino so loved by the supporters and players!

  • Comment posted by Dionisios, at 02:31 19 Apr

    Hail DDR and good riddance to that dinosaur mourinho that held back Roma for years with negative tactics and appalling behaviour .

    • Reply posted by OnmeEd, at 07:16 19 Apr

      OnmeEd replied:
      Watch out, you'll face the sickened cries of the dinosaur army, clinging onto their narcissistic saviour

  • Comment posted by User0506263340, at 14:52 19 Apr

    Honkyharry73 replied:
    Why is this xenophobic comment allowed?

    Ask the BHA fans that were stabbed!!

    • Reply posted by User0506263340, at 14:56 19 Apr

      User0506263340 replied:
      roma fans are world famous for stabbing people in the butt

  • Comment posted by Noodlebug, at 22:22 18 Apr

    It took a while, but finally someone else who was in Newcastle's Champions League group is out of Europe!

    • Reply posted by Ftmlee, at 22:36 18 Apr

      Ftmlee replied:
      Go and lift your fake European trophy so plastic even uefa don't recognise the fairs cup

  • Comment posted by AvengersEndgame, at 11:21 19 Apr

    One of the worst AC Milan teams of all time. Buying poor players like Loftus Cheek and Pulisic is insane. Had some great teams in the past but this current squad is awful.

    • Reply posted by Doors_of_perception, at 11:29 19 Apr

      Doors_of_perception replied:
      Not the worst even in recent memory. Milan before 2 seasons ago weren't even qualifying for any European competition.

  • Comment posted by dave, at 22:33 18 Apr

    Milan were awful.

  • Comment posted by User0506263340, at 15:14 19 Apr

    Frank72
    10:29

    ask the spurs and liverpool fans stabbed in rome
    or the leeds and newcastle fan stabbed in Milan
    ask the man utd and 'Boro fans stabbed in italy

  • Comment posted by vanPietro, at 23:23 18 Apr

    Forza Danieli

  • Comment posted by User0506263340, at 15:55 19 Apr

    italians are female bovine geographic subdivisions of a local authority area

  • Comment posted by Depeche1966, at 22:55 18 Apr

    De Rossi De Legend....

  • Comment posted by leave my B arcelona, at 22:39 18 Apr

    I bet Roma don't miss Moaninho

    • Reply posted by GK Coach, at 22:53 18 Apr

      GK Coach replied:
      The Emma Hayes of the man's game.

  • Comment posted by Baz, at 22:14 18 Apr

    Mentality M ingers

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