Roma Vs Ajax 1-1: Excel In Aggregate 3-2, Edin Dzeko's Team To The Europa League Semifinals

Edin Dzeko after breaking into the Ajax goal (Twitter @europaleague)

JAKARTA - AS Roma managed to get rid of Ajax Amsterdam even though they only drew in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final which took place at the Olimpico, Friday, April 16 in the morning.

After the first half ended at zero, Ajax opened the scoring four minutes into the second half through young talent Brian Brobbey who took advantage of defender Perr Schuurs' long pass.

Then in the 56th minute, Dusan Tadic returned to the Roma goal. Unfortunately, the goal that should have made Ajax turn to lead 3-2 on aggregate was recently disallowed by VAR, who considered Nicolas Tagliafico to have violated Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the attack process.

Roma, who are still superior to away goals on aggregate while 2-2, then put themselves in a better position when a counter-attack was ended by Edin Dzeko with a goal against Ajax in the 72nd minute.

GOAL! Roma 1-1 Ajax (Džeko 72').

AGG: 3-2#UEL pic.twitter.com/iOC9djOBsT

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 15, 2021

The 1-1 score lasted until the whistle sounded the game over, ensuring Roma's move to the semifinals armed with a 3-2 aggregate advantage over Ajax.

In the semifinals later, Roma will face Manchester United and Emery will undergo a small reunion when Villarreal meets his former club, Arsenal.