AS Roma 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: 5 Talking Points

#3 Dzeko delivers again

Dzeko was Roma's hero

In spite of his game-winning goal, it was a fairly quiet game for Dzeko in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16.

A Strootman through ball found him open outside the box and the Bosnian delivered by putting the ball in the back of the net through the legs of the keeper to give his side an early lead right away in the second half, equalizing the score on aggregate.

The goal meant that the Romans had to revert back to their defensive duties once again and protect the lead.

Personally, the former Manchester City forward had four shots in all, winning five aerial battles and completing a total of only nine passes.

The Roma No.9 was able to accumulate a total of only 25 touches in the entire game but his goal was enough to secure qualification to the quarterfinals. He was substituted in the 89th minute, to a standing ovation from the Stadio Olimpico.

Edin Dzeko: Has scored three goals in his last two matches, as many as his previous 15 appearances combined #UCL

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