In the first leg of the UEFA Cup 1/8 final on March 8, 2024, Roma hosted English Premier League powerhouse Brighton. Roma played well in this match and finally beat Brighton 4-0 to take the lead.
Soon after the match started, Roma showed a strong desire to attack. Dybala scored the first goal for Roma in the 12th minute after he was successful in offside and shot a low shot after shaking the goalkeeper. This goal also showed Dybala's outstanding individual ability and keen sense of goal. Subsequently, Roma's attack continued unabated. Lukaku also scored in the first half, he broke the ball into the penalty area after stealing the ball, a single low shot scored for Roma to expand the score. Roma took a 2-0 lead in the first half, setting the stage for a full-time victory.
Into the second half, Roma's offense remained sharp. Xavi crossed the ball from the left side, and Mancini grabbed the goal, adding another goal for Roma. Cristante also scored a header shortly after to seal the win for Roma. Brighton created some chances in the whole match, but failed to capitalize on them, and finally had to accept a 0-4 loss.
In this game, Roma's players played well, cooperated well and showed strong overall strength. The goals scored by Dybala, Lukaku, Mancini and Cristante all reflected their individual ability and teamwork. Brighton, on the other hand, will need to take stock of the next game, find out where the problems lie and improve.
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