​AS Roma advances to the Europa League Round of 16 after a thrilling victory over Porto

Roma advances to the Europa League Round of 16 after a thrilling victory over Porto.  Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the second leg was a dramatic affair.  Porto took an early lead with a spectacular overhead kick from Samu in the 27th minute. However, Roma's Paulo Dybala responded quickly, equalizing with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner just eight minutes later.  Dybala struck again only four minutes later, putting Roma ahead with a powerful drive.

Porto's hopes were further dashed when Stephen Eustaquio was controversially sent off early in the second half after a VAR review.  Roma capitalized on their numerical advantage, with substitute Niccolo Pisilli scoring the decisive goal with a composed finish late in the game.  A late own goal by Devyne Rensch for Roma proved inconsequential.

Roma now awaits the Round of 16 draw, which takes place on Friday at 12:00 GMT, where they could face either fellow Italian side Lazio or Spain's Athletic Bilbao.