AS Roma vs Ajax Amsterdam, 2020-21 UEFA Europa League, Quarterfinals

· 2nd Leg - AS Roma advance 3-2 on aggregate

AS Roma

72': Edin Dzeko

FT
1 - 1
2nd Leg - AS Roma advance 3-2 on aggregate

Ajax Amsterdam

49': Brian Brobbey

Roma draw with Ajax to earn passage to Europa League semis

AS Roma advanced to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win over Ajax Amsterdam on Thursday after a 1-1 draw.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
4': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Ibañez.
5': Attempt saved. Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Edin Dzeko.
8': Offside, Roma. Edin Dzeko tries a through ball, but Jordan Veretout is caught offside.
9': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Bryan Cristante.
10': Attempt missed. Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Dusan Tadic with a cross following a corner.
10': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Sean Klaiber.
11': Attempt blocked. Jordan Veretout (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
13': Hand ball by Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax).
13': Attempt blocked. Davy Klaassen (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Antony.
14': Attempt saved. Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
18': Edin Dzeko (Roma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
18': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Ajax).
20': Attempt saved. Dusan Tadic (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sean Klaiber with a cross.
21': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Gianluca Mancini.
22': Substitution, Ajax. Perr Schuurs replaces Sean Klaiber because of an injury.
23': Foul by Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax).
23': Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
23': Foul by Edin Dzeko (Roma).
23': Lisandro Martínez (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28': Foul by Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax).
28': Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28': Edson Álvarez (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
28': Foul by Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma).
30': Foul by Antony (Ajax).
30': Ibañez (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
33': Foul by Jurriën Timber (Ajax).
33': Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
36': Attempt saved. Dusan Tadic (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolás Tagliafico with a cross.
38': Antony (Ajax) wins a free kick on the right wing.
38': Foul by Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Roma).
39': Dusan Tadic (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
39': Foul by Bryan Cristante (Roma).
40': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Ibañez.
41': Attempt blocked. Lisandro Martínez (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dusan Tadic with a cross.
41': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Riccardo Calafiori.
42': Antony (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
42': Foul by Ibañez (Roma).
43': Ibañez (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
44': Offside, Ajax. Nicolás Tagliafico tries a through ball, but Edson Álvarez is caught offside.
45'+1': Foul by Gianluca Mancini (Roma).
45'+1': Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+1': First Half ends, Roma 0, Ajax 0.
45': Second Half begins Roma 0, Ajax 0.
45': Substitution, Ajax. Brian Brobbey replaces Antony.
46': Corner, Ajax. Conceded by Jordan Veretout.
46': Attempt missed. Edson Álvarez (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner following a corner.
48': Offside, Ajax. Nicolás Tagliafico tries a through ball, but Dusan Tadic is caught offside.
49': Goal! Roma 0, Ajax 1. Brian Brobbey (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Perr Schuurs.
51': Foul by Perr Schuurs (Ajax).
51': Ibañez (Roma) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
52': Attempt missed. Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
54': Attempt missed. Edson Álvarez (Ajax) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by David Neres.
56': Foul by Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax).
56': Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57': VAR Decision: No Goal Roma 0-1 Ajax.
64': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Lisandro Martínez.
65': Attempt missed. Edin Dzeko (Roma) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lorenzo Pellegrini with a cross following a corner.
67': Foul by Jordan Veretout (Roma).
67': Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
67': Jordan Veretout (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
68': Foul by Amadou Diawara (Roma).
68': Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
68': Gianluca Mancini (Roma) is shown the yellow card.
69': Attempt missed. Davy Klaassen (Ajax) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Dusan Tadic with a cross following a set piece situation.
69': Substitution, Ajax. Mohammed Kudus replaces Edson Álvarez.
70': Foul by Brian Brobbey (Ajax).
70': Gianluca Mancini (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
72': Goal! Roma 1, Ajax 1. Edin Dzeko (Roma) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
77': Hand ball by Lisandro Martínez (Ajax).
78': Foul by Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma).
78': Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78': Foul by Edin Dzeko (Roma).
78': Lisandro Martínez (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78': Edin Dzeko (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
80': Substitution, Roma. Borja Mayoral replaces Edin Dzeko.
81': Substitution, Roma. Gonzalo Villar replaces Riccardo Calafiori.
83': Substitution, Ajax. Lassina Traoré replaces David Neres.
83': Substitution, Ajax. Oussama Idrissi replaces Perr Schuurs.
86': Davy Klaassen (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
86': Foul by Bryan Cristante (Roma).
86': Bryan Cristante (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
87': Substitution, Roma. Pedro replaces Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
88': Offside, Ajax. Nicolás Tagliafico tries a through ball, but Dusan Tadic is caught offside.
89': Foul by Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax).
89': Gianluca Mancini (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89': Nicolás Tagliafico (Ajax) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90': Borja Mayoral (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Ajax).
90'+1': Attempt missed. Bryan Cristante (Roma) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lorenzo Pellegrini with a cross following a set piece situation.
90'+1': Dusan Tadic (Ajax) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1': Foul by Rick Karsdorp (Roma).
90'+2': Borja Mayoral (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+2': Foul by Lisandro Martínez (Ajax).
90'+2': Lisandro Martínez (Ajax) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+3': Foul by Borja Mayoral (Roma).
90'+3': Lisandro Martínez (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5': Attempt missed. Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lisandro Martínez.
90'+6': Second Half ends, Roma 1, Ajax 1.
0': Match ends, Roma 1, Ajax 1.

Statistics

AJA		ROMA
13	Fouls	13
2	Yellow Cards	5
0	Red Cards	0
3	Offsides	1
6	Corner Kicks	2
2	Saves	2
71.6	Possession	28.4
10	SHOTS	7
3	ON GOAL	3
0.3	On Target %	0.4
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
519	Accurate Passes	161
601	Passes	234
0.9	Pass Completion %	0.7
6	Accurate Crosses	3
18	Crosses	6
0.3	Cross %	0.5
53	Long Balls	63
29	Accurate Long Balls	34
0.5	Long Balls %	0.5
2	Blocked Shots	1
4	Effective Tackles	8
10	Tackles	13
0.4	Tackle %	0.6
9	Interceptions	16
3	Effective Clearances	34
3	Clearances	34

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Location: Roma, Italy

Line-Ups

AS Roma (3-4-2-1)

No.	Name
13	Pau López (GK)
4	Bryan Cristante
3	Ibañez
23	Gianluca Mancini
17	Jordan Veretout
42	Amadou Diawara
61	Riccardo Calafiori
2	Rick Karsdorp
9	Edin Dzeko
77	Henrikh Mkhitaryan
7	Lorenzo Pellegrini

AS Roma Substitutes:

Ebrima Darboe, Daniel Fuzato, Borja Mayoral, Pedro, Raul Morichelli, Gonzalo Villar, Davide Santon, Antonio Mirante, Riccardo Ciervo, Carles Pérez.

Ajax Amsterdam (4-3-3)

No.	Name
1	Maarten Stekelenburg (GK)
21	Lisandro Martínez
2	Jurriën Timber
31	Nicolás Tagliafico
5	Sean Klaiber
4	Edson Álvarez
8	Ryan Gravenberch
6	Davy Klaassen
10	Dusan Tadic
7	David Neres
39	Antony

Ajax Amsterdam Substitutes:

Oussama Idrissi, Neraysho Kasanwirjo, Lassina Traoré, Kjell Scherpen, Brian Brobbey, Perr Schuurs, Quinten Timber, Mohammed Kudus, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Dominik Kotarski.

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