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Roma Women Overturn Sporting in Lisbon to Reach New Champions League Phase

The victory sends Roma into the competition’s revamped league-style stage, with the calendar draw expected on Friday.

Overview

  • Roma won 2-0 away to Sporting CP to erase a 2-1 first-leg loss and qualify for the Women’s Champions League League Phase.
  • An own goal by Barron in first-half stoppage time opened the scoring before substitute Bergamaschi added the second.
  • Bergamaschi struck shortly after coming on, converting a Pilgrim assist from a move sparked by a Giugliano through ball.
  • Coach Luca Rossettini’s in-game adjustments proved pivotal as Roma controlled the return leg in Lisbon.
  • The reformed stage adopts a league-style format with three home and three away matches, with Juventus already in and the fixture draw slated for Friday.