Brighton beat Roma at the Amex, but their Europa League journey ended at the last-16 stage.
Although Roberto de Zerbi’s team put up a strong fight and had opportunities, they were unable to complete the mission after losing the first leg 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Eight minutes before halftime, Danny Welbeck’s incredible curling goal gave Brighton hope in a fierce match.
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And despite their constant pressure, the hosts were never near enough to pull off what would have been an incredible comeback.
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And despite their constant pressure, the hosts were never near enough to pull off what would have been an incredible comeback.
Brighton was able to stay in the game thanks to a fantastic overhead kick by Roma’s Sardar Azmoun that was controversially disallowed for a high foot, but they were unable to take advantage of their subsequent opportunities.
As the match drew to a somewhat inevitable end, Mile Svilar of Roma denied Simon Adingra a header from close range at point blank range. Mile Svilar also made a save from Igor. Jan Paul van Hecke also missed two good header efforts.
