On Wednesday, Nicolo Zaniolo scored the lone goal in Roma’s 1-0 triumph against Feyenoord in the first Europa Conference League final, giving them their first major European prize.
Zaniolo, an Italy international, scored a well-taken goal in the 32nd minute to give Roma their first championship since 2008 and conclude a successful first season in Rome for coach Jose Mourinho.
Zaniolo told Sky, “It was a big battle, but I’m incredibly thrilled.” “It was always a dream of mine, and now I’ve realized it.”
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Feyenoord had the most of the possession and twice hit the woodwork in the second half, allowing Mourinho’s squad to ride their luck.
However, they stood firm in the face of Dutch supremacy, bringing satisfaction to one of Europe’s most ardent and success-hungry fan groups.
Over 50,000 supporters crowded the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to see their side create history in Albania.
Meanwhile, when referee Istvan Kovacs sounded his whistle to end their team’s trophy drought, a tiny section of fans permitted inside Tirana’s National Stadium erupted in joy.
Feyenoord, the 1970 European champions, suffered their first-ever defeat in a European final and Arne Slot’s team’s first loss in the tournament.
