AS Roma won the first edition of the Uefa Conference League. The Italians prevailed in the final in Tirana against traditional Dutch club Feyenoord Rotterdam.
José Mourinho has guided AS Roma to their first European Cup triumph in 51 years and became the first coach to win titles in the three current European club competitions. In the premiere final of the newly created Conference League, Roma trembled to a 1-0 (1-0) win over Feyenoord Rotterdam in Tirana on Wednesday evening. In front of 21,690 spectators, Nicolo Zaniolo’s goal in the 32nd minute decided the final that only became exciting in the second half.
The Portuguese had already shed a few tears after entering the final. The Roma’s longing for another European title has lasted since 1961, when they triumphed in the long-forgotten Fairs Cup.
Rome’s first offensive action leads directly to the goal of the day
Spurred on by thousands of fans, the Romans got more out of the game in Tirana in the first half. With typical Mourinho tactics, the sixth in Serie A relied on control from a secure defence. Because Feyenoord did little offensively, the first half was uneventful for a long time. Only the early end for the injured ex-Dortmunder Henrich Mchitarjan with the Romans moved people’s minds.