Italian side AS Roma came from behind to beat CSKA Sofia 5-1 in the Europa Conference League at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday, September 16th, 2021.
Three times Italian Serie A champions won to make it six wins from six under former Uefa Champions League Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho.
The Bulgarian vistors took a shock lead through Irishman Graham Carey in the 9th minute.
Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini levelled from the edge of the area and Stephan El Shaarawy put Roma ahead.
Gianluca Mancini and Pellegrini again scored before England international Tammy Abraham clipped Roma’s fifth over the Sofia’s Brazilian goalkeeper.Gustavo Busatto.
The 23-year-old England striker has scored two goals in five games since his summer move from Chelsea.
Roma have won their opening six games in a season for only the third time in their story – three in Serie A and three in the Conference League including qualifiers.
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