Roma 1-1 Ajax (agg: 3-2): Dzeko strike books Europa League semi-final against Manchester United

Roma 1-1 Ajax (agg: 3-2): Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko nets late equaliser to cancel out Brian Brobbey strike and book Europa League semi-final clash against Manchester United


Roma advanced to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win over Ajax Amsterdam on Thursday as Edin Dzeko’s equaliser secured a 1-1 draw in Rome.

Brian Brobbey struck for Ajax four minutes after his halftime introduction but Dzeko’s 72nd minute finish levelled the scores in the quarter-final second leg.

Edin Dzeko scored the equaliser as Roma booked their place in Europa League semi-final

The former Manchester City striker slotted home the equaliser in the 72nd minute

The former Manchester City striker slotted home the equaliser in the 72nd minute

The visitors dominated possession and had a second goal disallowed for a Nicolas Tagliafico foul but struggled to again break down a resolute home defence despite a late onslaught.

Roma will face Manchester United, who defeated Granada with a 4-0 aggregate win, in the last four. 

Brian Brobbey had given Ajax hope by levelling the tie four minutes after his half-time

Brian Brobbey had given Ajax hope by levelling the tie four minutes after his half-time

The Ajax forward lifted the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to open the scoring

 The Ajax forward lifted the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to open the scoring