Soccer-Dybala's double sends Roma through, Galatasaray crash out


Soccer Football - Europa League - Knockout Phase Playoff - Second Leg - AS Roma v FC Porto - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - February 20, 2025 AS Roma's Niccolo Pisilli celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

ROME (Reuters) - AS Roma secured their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 3-2 home win over 10-man Porto on Thursday thanks to a Paulo Dybala double, advancing 4-3 on aggregate.

The teams drew 1-1 in the first leg in Porto and it was the visitors who took the lead in the 27th minute with an overhead kick from Samu Aghehowa. However, Dybala equalised in the 35th minute and netted again four minutes later.

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