Mohamed Salah struck twice against his former club as Liverpool took command of their Champions League semi-final against Roma, despite late lapses in a 5-2 first-leg win on another memorable Anfield night. Liverpool soared in to a 5-0 lead against Roma at Anfield but Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti scored in the dying stages to allow a glimmer of light to peep back in to this tie. Mo Salah continued his sensational form to put Liverpool two goals ahead at the break.
Highlights
Moments
5′ Attempt missed. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a through ball.35′ Goal! Liverpool 1, Roma 0. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino.45′ Goal! Liverpool 2, Roma 0. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Roberto Firmino following a fast break.56′ Goal! Liverpool 3, Roma 0. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.61′ Goal! Liverpool 4, Roma 0. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohamed Salah.68′ Goal! Liverpool 5, Roma 0. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by James Milner with a cross following a corner.81′ Goal! Liverpool 5, Roma 1. Edin Dzeko (Roma) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Radja Nainggolan with a through ball.85′ Goal! Liverpool 5, Roma 2. Diego Perotti (Roma) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
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