Moussa Marega inspires Porto's comeback win over Roma

Taiye Taiwo

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Moussa Marega provided an assist and scored a goal as Porto dumped Roma out of the Uefa Champions League with a 3-1 win on Wednesday.

The Dragons overturned a 2-1 deficit from the first-leg with a spirited performance that saw them advance to quarterfinals of the elite European competition after 120 minutes of football.

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Marega who returned to the European stage after recovering from a thigh injury assisted Tiquinho in breaking the deadlock at the Estadio do Dragao in the 26th minute.

After Dianele De Rossi equalised for Roma minutes later, the 29-year-old restored the hosts lead in the 52nd minute to extend his scoring run in the competition.

Marega has had a hand in eight goals in seven outings in the Champions League this campaign - six goals and two assists.

With the aggregate result tied at 3-3, both teams were forced into extra-time before Alex Telles' effort from the penalty spot in the 117th minute sent Porto to the last-eight stage.

Portuguese side join Manchester United, Ajax and Tottenham Hotspur has the four teams who have confirmed their spots in the next round of the Uefa Champions League.

Taiye Taiwo