Sevilla win Europa League
Spanish giants, Sevilla on Wednesday defeated on Roma 4 – 1 on penalties to win the Europa League.
Both teams had played out a 1 – 1 draw during normal time in a pulsating encounter.
Argentine forward, Paolo Dybala gave Roma the lead mid-way through the first half after picking up a pass from midfield.
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However, Roma’s lead was cut short after Mancini bundled the ball into his own net under pressure from the Sevilla’s Ocampos.
The game went into extra time and neither side could take the lead amid several goalscoring chances missed.
Mancini cemented his place as villain of the Europa League final by missing his spot-kick.
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Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning to give Sevilla their eight Europa League triumph and automatical qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The win confined Jose Mourinho to his first European cup final loss in six outings.
