(ANSA) - ROME, APR 9 - AS Roma took command of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Ajax by coming from behind to win 2-1 in Amsterdam on Thursday.
Davy Klaassen put the hosts in front late in the first half and the Dutch side had the chance to go 2-0 up after the break, but Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez saved Dusan Tadic's penalty.
The only Italian side still in European competition stormed back with a free kick by Lorenzo Pellegrini and a late volley by Roger Ibanez. (ANSA).
Soccer: Roma take command of Europa League quarter-final
Italian side in strong position after 2-1 win at Ajax