Brighton salvaged some pride in beating Roma, but the miracle required was beyond them as Roberto De Zerbi’s men exited Europe at the Amex Stadium. While West Ham won 5-0 and Liverpool 6-1 – two scorelines which would have suited Brighton – Roma held firm after Danny Welbeck’s sensational first-half strike. Neither Jan Paul van Hecke nor Lewis Dunk could head home crosses to secure that speedy breakthrough. In the 22nd minute, Roma scored with a fine acrobatic finish from Sardar Azmoun which looped over Bart Verbruggen. There were handbags as Gianluca Mancini did the Italian reputation for feigning injury no favours when he acted as if Van Hecke had violently headbutted him.

Source: Express March 14, 2024 23:30 UTC