Brighi helps Roma rule Group A

BUCHAREST: Matteo Brighi scored a goal in each half to help AS Roma beat CFR Cluj 3-1 and overtake Chelsea at the top of Champions League Group A on Wednesday.

Brighi opened the scoring for the Italians in the 11th minute after a defensive error and added his second in the 64th after a perfect assist from Rodrigo Taddei.

Talismanic captain Francesco Totti gave Cluj goalkeeper Eduard Stancioiu no chance with a soaring 22-meter free kick into the left corner of the net to make it 2-0 in the 23rd minute.