Soccer · Europa League
AS Roma 2-1 Fulham
Thursday, 5 November 2009 20:04Roma came from behind to beat nine-man Fulham at the Stadio Olimpico in the Europa League Group E on Thursday night.
Diomansy Kamara put the Cottagers ahead in the 19th minute from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the area by Marco Andreolli.
Fulham shot themselves in the foot early in the second half, though, when substitute Erik Nevland was shown a straight red card three minutes after coming on - for a harsh tackle on Daniele De Rossi.
Roma took advantage with John Arne Riise equalising in the 68th minute before Stefano Okaka headed in the winner with 14 minutes remaining - before Fulham defender Paul Konchesky was sent off for a foul on Rodrigo Taddei.
