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Roma Open Europa League With 2-1 Win at Nice After Pellegrini's Second-Half Lift

French police detained 103 Roma supporters before kickoff following weapons seizures.

Overview

  • Romain N'Dicka headed in from a Lorenzo Pellegrini corner, then Gianluca Mancini finished a Kostas Tsimikas cross three minutes later for 2-0.
  • Introduced at halftime, Pellegrini reclaimed the captain’s armband and immediately increased Roma’s tempo and set-piece threat.
  • Nice pulled one back when Terem Moffi converted a penalty after substitute Niccolò Pisilli fouled Bandiougou Mendy in the area, with Roma closing out the win.
  • Roma controlled possession for long stretches but lacked clear chances before the break, including a Mancini header ruled offside.
  • Authorities reported seizing knives, brass knuckles, scalpels, iron bars and bulletproof vests from detained fans, with 12 facing fast-track hearings.