Europa League. Shomurodov's goal in the 90+4th minute brought victory to "Roma" and other results
The first matches of the Europa League Round of 16 have concluded.
'Roma' hosted 'Athletic' at home and made a comeback. Uzbekistan national team forward Eldor Shomurodov came off the bench in the 71st minute and scored the winning goal in the 90+4 minute.
Another club from Rome, 'Lazio', also achieved a dramatic victory — the team scored a goal in the 90+8 minute while being down to 9 players in the Czech Republic.
Additionally, 'Ajax' lost to 'Eintracht' in Amsterdam, and 'Olympiacos' conceded 3 unanswered goals in Norway.
The return matches will be held on March 13.
Europa League. Round of 16
First Matches. March 6
Roma — Athletic 2:1
Goals: Angelino (56), Shomurodov (90+4) — I.Williams (50).
Roma — Svilar, Celik, Mancini, Ndika, Rench (Salemakers, 60), Pisilli (Kone, 77), Cristante, Angelino, Dybala (Sule, 71), Baldanzi (El Shaaravi, 60), Dovbik (Shomurodov, 71).
Athletic — Agirresabala, De Marcos, Vivian, Alvares, Berchiche, de Galarreta, Xauregisar (Prados, 64), Nico Williams (Berenger, 77), Gomes (Vesga, 77), Inaki Williams, Sannadi (Guruseta, 64).
Warnings: Alvares (14), Xauregisar (34), Sannadi (39), Shomurodov (72).
Red Card: Alvares (86).
Ajax — Eintracht 1:2
Goals: Brobbey (10) — Larsson (28), Skhiri (70).
Ajax — Pasveer (Gorter, 24), Gai, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Mokio (Fits-Jim, 71), Henderson, Taylor (Konadu, 71), Traore, Brobbey (Bergeys, 63), Godts (Edvardsen, 63).
Eintracht — Trapp, Kristensen, Kollins, Tuta, Teate, Knauff (Fares, 81), Larsson, Skhiri, Gyökeres (Uzun, 90), Ekitike (Vai, 81), Borré (Braun, 73).
Warnings: Skhiri (34), Kollins (38), Traore (68), Henderson (90).
Victoria Plzen — Lazio 1:2
Goals: Durosinmi (53) — Romagnoli (18), Isaksen (90+8).
Victoria Plzen — Jedlička, Dveh, Marković, Jemelka, Memić (Kopiš, 84), Červ, Kalvax, Kadu, Vidra, Šuls, Durosinmi (Adu, 85).
Lazio — Provedel, Tavares (Lazzari, 55), Romagnoli, Jigo, Marušić, Guendouzi, Rovella, Isaksen, Pedro (Vecino, 62), Noslin (Chauna, 62), Dia (Patrik, 82).
Warnings: Kalvax (61), Vecino (63), Kadu (71), Červ (75), Patrik (84).
Red Cards: Rovella (77), Jigo (90+3).
Bodo/Glimt — Olympiacos 3:0
Goals: Solakis (13, own goal), Hauge (45, 55).
Bodo/Glimt — Haikin, Sovold, Gundersen, Bjørntuft, Bjørkan, Evjen (Oklend, 73), Berg, Fet (Saltnes, 22), Blomberg (Maatta, 73), Hauge (Sørli, 90+3), Hauge (Helmersen, 73).
Olympiacos — Solakis, Rodiney, Biankon, Karmu (Retsos, 81), Ortega (Oniyemazchi, 81), Hezze, Muzakitis (Koshtinya, 59), Martins, Shikinyu, Palma (Velde, 74), Yaremchuk (Kostulas, 59).
Warning: Biankon (12).