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

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