MAN UTD are in control of their Europa League semi-final against Roma after FIVE second half goals.
Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils ahead early on but Lorenzo Pellegrini’s penalty squared the match.
And former Man City star Edin Dzeko then put the visitors in front.
But United Cavani then netted twice before Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty and Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood added goals.
Roma did have a huge stroke of misfortune in the first half as they were hit by three injuries, meaning they had to use up all their substitutions.
THAT’S A WRAP
Thanks for joining us this evening.
Don’t forget to check out our match report, courtesy of Neil Custis.
OLE REFLECTS
Speaking on BT Sport, Ole says: “I don’t feel the job is done yet, but that was a good job done.
“They were good and had quality, as you saw from the goals in the two moments we gave them.
“In Rome, they’ll get chances against us, so we have to be prepared with a response.
” We know we have creative players who can create big moments and big chances.
“Paul’s positioning today was very good, he was allowed freedom and knew there was a good foundation behind him.
“That’s the difference today, we took most of our chances, so I’m very pleased.”
GOAL FEST
Greenwood wrapped up the night with United’s sixth goal just minutes after coming on from the bench.
The other goals came from Fernandes, Pogba and Cavani.
POGBA SPEAKS
Paul Pogba spoke about having the semi-finals wrapped up, he said: “The result is positive, but it’s not finished- we have one more leg to get through, so we’ll have to stay focused and play the next game with the same mentality.
“I would say first half, we made two mistakes and conceded two goals. We were all over the place when we conceded the second goal.
“At half-time, the manager told us to just do the simple things right and stay motivated and we did that. “
When asked about giving away a penalty, Pogba was able to see the funny side, he added: “I don’t know how to tackle, I try to tackle and be the English guy, but I will just have to practice more.
“I need to practise tackling without my arms now!
“It’s unlucky for me, I’ve been unlucky this season for penalties, so I do need to work on that.”
THE FALL OF ROMA
Five goals at the Stretford End helped United on their way to a Europa League final.
They look shattered after that performance, unsurprisingly.
Speaking on BT Sport, Owen Hargreaves said: “United were absolutely world-class in the second half, that’s one of the best performances I’ve seen of this team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.”
FT: MAN UTD 6-2 ROMA
MAN UTD 6-2 ROMA
90. Two additional minutes at Old Trafford.
United look to have broken their semi-final curse under Ole.
MAN UTD 6-2 ROMA
90. United look like an entirely different team, they looked like they might have been in a spot of trouble at the break.
Just a shame they had to go behind to pull out this performance.
MAN UTD 6-2 ROMA
87. Greenwood is off the bench and has the ball into the back of the net!
United break quickly as Roma look tired and struggle to keep up.
Cavani sprays the ball from left to right as Greenwood is given a ton of space just outside the box.
Greenwood pushes the ball forward, takes a couple of steps and ruthlessly fires the ball across the goal into the bottom left-hand corner.
GOOOOAL
THAT’S SIX FOR UNITED!
MAN UTD 5-2 ROMA
82. Fred’s night is over, as Matic is given a run out.
MAN UTD 5-2 ROMA
Not quite the return to Old Trafford that Smalling would have hoped for.
The defender has been booked and given away a penalty as his team trail 5-2.
MAN UTD 5-2 ROMA
Pogba gets himself in on the goal scoring action.
MAN UTD 5-2 ROMA
78. No mercy from Manchester United, as Cavani attempts a bicycle kick from the left of the box.
Mirante clears the shot, as Cavani didn’t make enough contact with the ball to test him.
MAN UTD 5-2 ROMA
75. Roma struggle to clear the ball after a United corner. The ball falls to Fernandes who wastes no time in chipping the ball back into the box.
Pogba is head and shoulders above anyone else in the box and fires a powerful shot home with his head.
His first Old Trafford goal in two years came on an important night.
United have one foot firmly in the final now.
GOOOOAL
POGBA’S ON THE SCORESHEET TOO
MAN UTD 4-2 ROMA
United look like a completely different team, they’re playing with real confidence and are firmly in control.
I have a feeling they aren’t done with four.
MAN UTD 4-2 ROMA
72. Looks as though Greenwood is preparing to come on.
Likely to be Rashford that’s replaced, as the England international has been nursing an ankle injury.
MAN UTD 4-2 ROMA
Here’s goal number three for United, a tap-in courtesy of Cavani.
MAN UTD 4-2 ROMA
70. Pace and power, no hop.
Fernandes smashes the ball into the top left-hand corner as Mirante goes the wrong way.
United have turned this game around.
GOOOAL
NO MISTAKE FROM THERE!
MAN UTD 3-2 ROMA
69. Rashford sends a ball back towards the six-yard box from the byline.
But as Cavani, at the near post, tries to back-heel it, he’s taken out by Smalling’s lunging tackle.
VAR check confirms Smalling took out Cavani.
Fernandes is on penalty duties.
PENALTY!
It’s United’s turn now!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
