Roma hosted AC Milan in the UEFA Cup Quarterfinal second leg. Milan lost 0-1 to Roma in the first leg, so this match was crucial for Milan. However, Roma, who played with ten men, successfully progressed to the quarterfinals by killing Milan with a total score of 3-1 with their outstanding performance.
Soon after the match started, Roma showed a strong desire to attack. In the 12th minute, Pellegrini's shot was blocked by the goalpost, but Mancini added a smart shot to give Roma the lead, making the total score 2-0. This goal definitely injected more confidence into the Roma team.
The game then entered a stalemate. Both sides went back and forth, attacking and defending each other, but neither side was able to change the score. Until the 22nd minute, Roma broke the deadlock again. Lukaku broke into the penalty area, the cross was cleared, Dybala got the ball and shot to break the goal, Roma 2-0 lead Milan, the total score expanded to 3-0. this goal shows Dybala's excellent personal ability and calm shooting skills.
However, the game was not all smooth sailing. In the 31st minute, Roma's Czelik was sent off for backhoeing Leo, which left Roma with ten men for the rest of the match. Despite the difficulties, Roma did not give up. They managed to hold on to their lead with tenacity and team spirit.
Into the second half, Milan stepped up their offense in an attempt to redeem themselves. In the 85th minute, Milan finally scored. Leo sent a cross, Gabbia grabbed the front point and scored, Milan 1-2 Roma equalized a goal, but the total score is still behind 1-3.
In the end, the ten-man Roma team managed to advance to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 double over Milan on aggregate thanks to the outstanding performances of Mancini and Dybala.
