Roma Secure Europa League Play-off Spot with 2-0 Win Over Eintracht Frankfurt
Roma booked their place in the Europa League play-offs by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in a must-win match. Goals from Angelino and Eldor Shomurodov were enough to secure the vital three points for the Italian side.
The home team knew only a victory would guarantee their progression to the next round. They controlled much of the game and took the lead just before halftime when Angelino volleyed in from a tight angle. Substitute Shomurodov doubled Roma’s advantage in the second half to seal the win.
With this result, Roma finish in the top spots of their group to advance to the Europa League play-off round. It was a professional performance from Jose Mourinho’s men to get the job done when it mattered most.
Key moments:
- 44′ – Angelino scores opener for Roma
- 69′ – Shomurodov doubles lead after coming on as sub
The victory sees Roma continue their European campaign into the new year, while Eintracht Frankfurt are eliminated from the competition. Roma will now look ahead to the play-off round as they aim to go deep in this season’s Europa League.