Manchester United has earned a well deserved victory over AS Roma at old Trafford on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa league semi final tie.
Both sides scored within 15 minutes of play with Bruno Fernandes scoring first for the host while Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini equalized for the visitors after six minutes from the spot kick when Paul Pogba handled the ball in the penalty area.
Roma was in front in the 33rd minute when Edin Dzeko converted Pellegrini’s pass as the first half ended 2-1 in their favour
In the second half, United was very much determined as they drew within 3 minutes of play when Cavani’s shot went beyond Pau Lopez. He added his second in the night at 64th minute
Fernandes converted his spot kick for United following a challenge on Chris Smalling 71st minute to make it four for United
Pogba powered in a header at 75th minute for the 5th goal following a corner kick.
Substitute Mason Greenwood sealed the tie shorty before the end of the Match to make it 6-2 on the night. Roma will host United in Italy for the second leg on Thursday.