Roma 2-1 Fiorentina: Veretout double from the spot

Jordan Veretout converted penalties at the end of both halves to christen Roma's new kit with a vital home victory over Fiorentina on Sunday evening.

The Giallorossi ran out 2-1 winners at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to Veretout's two nerveless finishes against his old club, taking a big step towards Europa League qualification for next season in the process.

Paulo Fonseca's side now sit four points clear of AC Milan with two games remaining, as the battle for that final automatic spot in the European competition's group stage heats up.

The Giallorossi have Veretout to thank for taking that step - and the continuation of the side's six-match unbeaten run - as he took responsibility (not once but twice) and finished expertly from 12 yards.

After Bruno Peres was fouled towards the end of the first half, Veretout coolly slotted his effort one way as Pietro Terracciano dived helplessly the other.

After Nikola Milenkovic had equalised from a corner early in the second half, Veretout then stepped up again - this time after Terracciano had recklessly clattered Dzeko - to decide the game in the 87th minute.

Roma were good value for their win regardless, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aleksandar Kolarov both clattering the post during the game.

Fonseca's side now have their final two league games of the season next week - as they travel to both Torino and Juventus.

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