Man. Utd v Roma - as it happened
Join us for live coverage of Man United v Roma in the first leg tie of the Europa League semi-finals. Both sides are battling it out for a place in the final, where they will play either Arsenal or Villarreal.
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
End of match
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93'FT: 6-2. An unbelievable response from United after HT, as Ole's side scored FIVE goals against Roma in one half. A fantastic comeback from United, who now surely have one foot in the final.
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90'Two minutes added on.
Substitution
at Manchester United
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89'Change for United: Mata on for Fernandes.
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 86'
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Statistics of M. Greenwood in Europa League910.11000
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86'Goal for United!!! Greenwood makes it 6!! United counter again, this time breaking with Cavani who finds Greenwood with a stunning outside the foot pass. Greenwood keeps composed and finishes with his right, Mirante gets a foot to it but can't keep it out.
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85'Chance for United, Fernandes fires from range but it's well over the top.
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84'McTominay fouls Peres from the United corner. FK to Roma in their own box.
Substitution
at Manchester United
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83'Change for Utd: Matic on for Fred.
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82'Foul on Wan-Bissaka by Ibañez.
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80'Chance this time for Roma: this time it's Mkhitaryan who fires from range, again well wide.
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79'Another chance for United. Greenwood plays it back for Fred who fires from distance, but it's well wide.
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77'Cavani offside for United. He had missed his chance anyway, firing straight at the keeper from the attempted bicycle kick.
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77'Mkhitaryan fouled by Wan-Bissaka.
Substitution
at Manchester United
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76'Change for United after all of that: Greenwood on for Rashford.
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 75'
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Statistics of Paul Pogba in Europa League620.33130
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75'Goal for United!!! Pogba scores! The corner is taken short to Fernandes, who whips it in first time straight onto the head of Pogba. The Frenchman is in acres of space, and he heads strongly into the corner. Fantastic goal.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Manchester United en el 71'
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Statistics of Bruno Fernandes in Europa League950.56400
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71'Goal for United!!! Fernandes scores from the spot!! United have turned this one around!
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69'Penalty to United!! Cavani fouled by Smalling as he attempts to block Cavani's shot. The Uruguayan completely missed it but was taken out anyway, penalty to United!
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68'Chance for United! Shaw drives forward following a one-two with Pogba, but it's a comfortable save for Mirante who pushes it out.
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67'Foul by Fernandes, Roma FK.
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66'Chance for Roma!! Mkhitaryan's in-swinging cross is met by Dzeko but the Bosnian heads straight at De Gea.
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 64'
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Statistics of E. Cavani in Europa League561.2220
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64'Goal for United!! It's Cavani again!! Fernandes plays in Wan-Bissaka down the right, his shot is saved by Mirante but it trickles right to Cavani. The Uruguayan is in the right place at the right time to turn home into an empty net from six yards. United turn this one around!
Yellow card
a Roma
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61'Smalling booked for a late challenge on Fernandes.
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60'Chance for Roma!! Pellegrini played in brilliantly by Karsdorp but he too is unselfish, trying to square for Dzeko. Maguire defends well and clears.
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59'McTominay hacks Karsdorps cross away for a corner.
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57'Chance for United!! Pogba plays in McTominay who tries to square it while one-on-one with the keeper, but his cross finds no-one in the box. He really had to shoot there!
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55'Fernandes dinks in a beautiful cross with the outside of the boot but Ibañez heads clear.
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54'Fernandes fouls, FK for Roma.
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53'Chance for United! Cavani misses a sitter!!! Shaw attacks down the left after a one-two with Pogba, pulling back for Cavani who fires wildly over from the penalty spot. Chance wasted.
Yellow card
a Manchester United
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51'Pogba now booked himself for late contact on Mirante. Seems like a harsh decision there.
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49'Yellow card for Villar for a late challenge on Pogba.
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 48'
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Statistics of E. Cavani in Europa League561.2220
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48'Goal for United!!! Cavani scores!! United break thanks to a beautiful pass from Pogba, finding Cavani through the legs of the Roma defender. The Uruguayan plays it into Fernandes who returns it to the striker, just onside, who fires it into the top corner. Game on!
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47'De Gea nearly gifts a chance to Edin Dzeko with a stray pass, but the striker can't capitalise.
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46'Shaw fouls Karsdorp.
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46'Second half underway! United kick us off.
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45'HT: 1-2. Roma go in ahead at the break, who have simply been more clinical then the English side. Ole's men have it all to do in the second half.
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45'45+5: Double chance for United and Cavani! A horrible pass from Ibañez gives it straight to the Uruguayan, Mirante came out and spread himself brilliantly, before the striker's rebound was also blocked. Huge chance missed for Utd.
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45'45+2: United seem to lack the creativity to break down this Roma defence. Build up play is good but not much in the final third.
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45'5 minutes added on for all those injuries.
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45'Cavani offside for United.
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44'United seem visibly affected by the scoreline, lacking the tempo they enjoyed early on.
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41'Dzeko now fouls Wan-Bissaka.
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40'Dzeko fouls McTominay.
Substitution
at Roma
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37'Third change for Roma, again through injury! Peres on for Spinazzola, who had started the game brightly.
Goaaaaaal!
de Roma en el 34'
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Statistics of E. Džeko in Europa League1060.6120
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34'Goal for Roma!! Dzeko scores!! Mkhitaryan slots in Pellegrini through the legs of McTominay. The Italian is in acres of space, pulling it back for Dzeko who taps it in. This game has turned on its head!
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32'Smalling fouls Pogba, FK at a tight angle out left for United.
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31'The referee blows for a foul on Dzeko by Maguire, before toppling over the fallen player! Comedy gold there!
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29'Roma attack through Karsdorp down the right, but Maguire clears the cross ahead of a lurking Dzeko.
Substitution
at Roma
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28'Another Roma change forced through injury: GK Pau Lopez having to be brought off for Mirante.
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25'Another chance for United! Pogba's long range effort is powerful but it is stopped well by Lopez. The GK has stayed down following the save, clutching his shoulder.
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24'Fantastic skill from Rashford cutting inside, but Fernandes' tame shot is dragged wide.
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22'Foul by Ibañez on Rashford, FK in a dangerous position for Utd. Fernades fires way over, however. Chance wasted there.
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20'Wan-Bissaka penalised for handball.
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19'Mkhitaryan attacks for Roma but his pass is easily intercepted by Lindelof.
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18'Foul on McTominay by Diawara.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Roma en el 15'
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Statistics of L. Pellegrini in Europa League1230.25300
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15'Goal for Roma!! Pellegrini converts from the spot! The Italian sends it to De Gea's right, who guesses the right way but he can't get anywhere near it.
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13'Penalty to Roma!! Pogba slides in to block the cross from Karsdorp but his arms are up in the air. The ball strikes one of them and the referee gives it after after consulting with the linesman.
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester United en el 9'
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Statistics of Bruno Fernandes in Europa League950.56400
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9'Goal for United!!!! Fernandes scores!!! The Portuguese played through by Cavani after brilliant work from Paul Pogba. One-on-one against Pau Lopez he calmly dinks over the keeper. What a finish!!
Substitution
at Roma
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5'Change for Roma: Villar brought on for the injured Veretout.
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5'Good build-up play from Utd but they can't find anyone with the cross.
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3'Veretout looks to have pulled up with an injury early on.
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1'We're underway at Old Trafford!
Start of match
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PRVWIt's a cloudy day in Manchester today, the temperature a cool 8º.
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PRVWIt will be an all Spanish officiating team for tonight's match. Carlos del Cerro Grande will be the referee, while Alejandro Hernandez will be on VAR duties
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PRVWRoma XI: Pau Lopez (GK); Smalling, Cristante, Ibañez; Karsdorp, Diawara, Veretout, Spinazzola; Pellegrini, Mkhitaryan, Dzeko
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PRVWMan Utd XI: De Gea (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Pogba; Cavani
Pre-match
29 April 2021, 21:00
Referee: Del Cerro Grande
Stadium: Old Trafford
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PRVWHello and welcome to our live coverage of Man United v Roma in the Europa League semi-final first leg. Both sides are battling it out for a place in the final, where they will face either Arsenal or Villarreal.