The Giallorossi are top of Group E in the UEFA Europa League after winning 4-2 away to Austria Wien on Thursday evening. The visitors responded well after going a goal down in the opening two minutes by equalizing and taking the lead within 18 minutes on goals from Edin Dzeko and Daniele De Rossi. Roma grabbed two more goals after halftime to put the game out of reach and see them comfortably atop the group.
Here are 10 statistics from the game...
1. Dzeko's brace puts him at 12 goals in all competitions this season, four more than his final tally from last season.
2. Despite the scorline, possession was nearly even, with Roma possessing the ball for 51.2% of the 90 minutes.
3. Roma were outshot 15 to 13, but managed to put seven shots on target to Austria Wien's four.
4. Austria Wien committed 20 fouls during the match to Roma's 15, while both teams received three bookings apiece.
5. The top passsing combination for the home side was Daniele De Rossi and Antonio Rudiger, completing 13 passes between the two of them.
6. Bruno Peres was Roma's most efficient passer on the night, completing an impressive 94.4% of his passes.
7. Edin Dzeko lead the line well for the Giallorossi, scoring two goals on six shots.
8. Leandro Paredes was Roma's most dangerous player during the match, creating four chances in his 90 minutes of play.
9. Diego Perotti was the most fouled player for the visitors, winning four free-kicks for his side.
10. 10 of Roma's 13 shots were from inside the box, including all four of the Giallorossi's goals.
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