1st Half Brown Jacobsen Samba Givet Warnock Grella Nzonzi Andrews Gallagher Roberts Diouf

Brazilian Rodrigo Taddei caught Nzonzi in possession, went on for 1-0 after 20-odd minutes.

Brazilian Artur saved Roma's lead, a familiar ex-Liverpool defender, John Arne Riise doubled it.

A minute before the break, Jason Roberts rounded Riise, passed to Paul Gallagher for 2-1.

2nd Half Brown Khizanishvili Nelsen Warnock (sub Ollson 49) Dunn Doran Judge Treacy McCarthy Diouf (sub Pedersen 60)

Treacy to Diouf headed on for Doran 2-2. Jason Brown saved well from Barusso's free kick.

Sam was satisfied - they lost on penalties, but no serious injuries, the odd knock, and the heat.

Next stop Split in Croatia for 2 x 45 minute games.