The Europa League semifinal between AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen was a fascinating contest that saw AS Roma emerge with a slim advantage over their opponents. The game, which took place in the BayArena, was tense from beginning to end.
First Half: Leverkusen Dominates Possession, but Roma Strikes First
Bayer Leverkusen dominated the first half of the game, controlling possession and occasionally appearing dangerous. However, Lorenzo Pellegrini’s stunning strike for AS Roma in the 15th minute gave them the lead. AS Roma received a much-needed boost from this goal, and they played solid defence the rest of the way.
Second Half: Leverkusen Presses Hard, but Roma Defends Well
As Roma mounted a staunch defence in the second half, Bayer Leverkusen made a valiant effort to retake the lead. When Moussa Diaby’s shot hit the crossbar in the 75th minute, Leverkusen had its best opportunity of the half. In the second half, AS Roma also had opportunities, with Edin Dzeko nearly scoring on a few times.
Final Score: AS Roma 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
AS Roma defeated Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 to win the game. AS Roma will have a significant advantage going into the second leg of the semi-final thanks to this narrow victory. In order to go to the Europa League final, AS Roma will now try to complete the task in the second leg.