Scores The Only Goal That Takes Roma To The European Conference League Final, Tammy Abraham: This Victory Is For The Supporters
JAKARTA - Tammy Abraham became a hero when AS Roma faced Leicester City in the 2021/2022 European Conference League semifinal second leg. His single goal at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday, May 6 at dawn WIB brought Roma victory to the final.
With a single goal from Tammy Abraham, the Giallorossi have a 2-1 aggregate advantage over Leicester. Because in the first leg last week, the two teams drew 1-1 at the King Power Stadium.
Regarding his successful performance in bringing the team to victory, the former Chelsea pounder said that this could not be separated from the presence of Romanisti. The Stadio Olimpico was vibrating even since the match started, it then made Tammy Abraham not hesitate to present his goals for the fans.
"We can hear them (supporters) before entering the stadium and during the warm-up. When we are not on the pitch, we hear it," Tammy Abraham was quoted as saying by Football Italia.
"This win is for them (the fans) and my team. Hopefully we can go far," said Tammy Abraham.
Tammy Abraham also discussed his goals. At that time he was able to escape from the control of the Foxes defender, Ricardo Pereira. Tammy Abraham then managed to score a goal with a header.
Regarding this, Tammy Abraham said it was his duty to continue to put pressure on the opponent's penalty box. Every time he got the chance, he tried to be more clinical, including when he headed the ball from Lorenzo Pellegrini's pass in the 11th minute.
"I'm not the best at heading, but today was pretty good," said the 24-year-old striker.
Abraham was exhausted. But he was only withdrawn in the 89th minute. Roma coach, Jose Mourinho tried to keep him longer on the pitch.
The bomber felt he had given everything. Even though his stamina was drained. He just tried to perform as well as possible, including following the instructions of the coach.
"In the last few minutes, I had difficulty breathing. He (Mourinho) told me to keep going, and we did that," said the player, who was on loan at Aston Villa.
Roma qualified for the first European competition final since the 1990/1991 season. In this edition, La Magica will face the representatives of the Netherlands, Feyenoord in the final.