
Italy: Roma thrash Basaksehir in Europa League opener
AS Roma ran out comfortable winners against Istanbul Basaksehir in their Europa League Group J opener at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night.
Junior Caicara's own goal separated the sides at half-time. After the break, the home side came out all guns firing with Edin Dzeko, Nicolo Zaniolo and Justin Kluivert all scoring.
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca said he spoke to the players and made changes during the interval, leading to a "totally different performance".

AS Roma ran out comfortable winners against Istanbul Basaksehir in their Europa League Group J opener at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night.
Junior Caicara's own goal separated the sides at half-time. After the break, the home side came out all guns firing with Edin Dzeko, Nicolo Zaniolo and Justin Kluivert all scoring.
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca said he spoke to the players and made changes during the interval, leading to a "totally different performance".