Roma rides Dzeko strike into last eight

ROME - Roma reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in 10 years as Edin Dzeko edged it past Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 at Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday, allowing the Italians to win the tie on away goals.

The Bosnian striker's 52ndminute goal proved enough after a 2-1 first-leg loss in Ukraine, with 10-man Shakhtar failing to find the late strike it needed after Ivan Ordets was sent off.

Cengiz Under's goal in the first leg last month ultimately proved crucial for Roma, but Dzeko was the hero on the night and also proved instrumental in Shakhtar defender Ordets being shown a straight red card with 12 minutes left.