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18 March 2021 Roma win away to Kiev beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 and fly to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Fonseca's team starts from the 3-0 gained at the Olimpico in the first leg: starters between the Giallorossi Pedro and Borja Mayoral, in defense there is Kumbulla.
Castro chooses the 4-3-3 module with Moraes as center forward, Tete and Solomon on the sides.
The hosts start attacking but risk immediately in the 6 'when a ball thrown back by Cristante is controlled by Borja Mayoral who enters the area but ends up with a very high left.
The Ukrainians countered in the 13th minute with Alan Patrick attempting a corner with a shot deflected by Villar.
The pace is not the highest but at 34 'Junior Moraes in a head twist anticipates Ibanez and hits well, ball out just a little.
Roma defended themselves with order and went to the break goalless.
At the beginning of the second half, the Giallorossi seem determined to leave the initiative to the Ukrainians, but in the 48th minute after a cross by Karsdorp the rearguard of Shakhtar messes up and Borja Mayoral wedges himself, signing the Roma advantage with his head.
Definitely lacking in bite the hosts who allow Roma to be dangerous with Pedro who at 54 'misses the doubling by a whisker.
The Ukrainians woke up in the 59th minute when Alan Patrick provided an assist to Moraes who scored the 1-1 goal.
The Shakhtar tries a feeble reaction, but leaves a prairie to Roma.
At 72 'Carles Perez has plenty of time to serve Borja Mayoral who scores the brace.
Ukrainian burst in the 82nd minute with a powerful and precise shot by Marlos.
Pau Lopez relaxes and neutralizes.
The game doesn't have much to say anymore and the Giallorossi manage the final of the match with ease.