Zaniolo bags brace as Roma claim first-leg win over Porto

Teenage sensation Nicolo Zaniolo bagged a brace as Roma beat Porto 2-1 in their Champions League last 16, first-leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico here.

The 19-year-old got his first ever Champions League goal in the 70th minute in Rome on Tuesday, adding a second six minutes later to inflict a first defeat on Porto in this year's top-tier European competition.

But Adrian Lopez pulled a vital goal back for the Portuguese club after 79 minutes to ensure they remain in the hunt going into their home leg on May 6.

"It's an incredible night, I'm speechless and never would have expected such a thing," Zaniolo told Sky Sport Italia.

"But we've got the second leg coming up, we shouldn't have conceded the goal."
"Celebrating under the 'curva' is an extraordinary feeling," said Zaniolo. "I can't describe it. I hope to score many more."
"His physical strength is incredible for a guy of his age and he combines it with great technique. He is already a great player, but he will become a great champion."
- Conceicao sets the mood -
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