Tammy Abraham’s Eleventh-minute header was sufficient for AS Roma to beat Leicester Metropolis 1-0, 2-1 on combination, and e-book a spot within the UEFA Europa League Convention League.
The primary leg, performed on the King Energy Stadium final week, led to a 1-1 draw, making the second leg an thrilling affair to observe.
Enjoying at their Stadio Olimpico in opposition to the background of 64,000 jubilant followers, the hosts acquired off to an ideal begin and have been rewarded with the early aim because the England worldwide headed dwelling his twenty fifth aim of the season, which might show decisive each on the night time and within the tie.
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Regardless of Brendan Rodgers’ staff piling strain on the hosts for lengthy durations, they by no means threatened sufficient and struggled to create clear-cut possibilities.
The Foxes didn’t muster a shot on course till the 79th minute when James Maddison’s tame strike was simply saved.
On the opposite finish of the pitch, Roma saved knocking and nearly acquired a second aim however Nicola Zalewski missed a transparent probability.
Ultimately, Roma held on to qualify for his or her first-ever European remaining, the place they may now face Dutch facet Feyenoord in Tirana on Might 25.
