Roma Held to 1-1 Draw at Fenerbahce in UCL Opener

Bryan Cristante's first-half strike was cancelled out by Archie Brown as Roma settled for a point in Istanbul.

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What happened. Roma opened their Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Fenerbahce. Bryan Cristante gave Roma the lead before half-time, but Archie Brown equalised early in the second half.

• Roma returned to the Champions League after seven years.
• Cristante drilled in from the edge of the box after a Malen cutback.
• Brown dinked over Svilar from a Greenwood through ball.

Roma continue their Champions League league phase campaign after taking a creditable point in Istanbul.

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