Middlesbrough 1-0 Roma: Roma keeper Gianluca Curci concedes a penalty after fouling Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Nigerian striker Yakubu comfortably rolls home the resulting spot-kick to the delight of the hosts' fans

Former Leeds midfielder Olivier Dacourt attempts to pass Gaizka Mendieta as Roma look for an equaliser

Simone Perrotta goes close for Roma but only gets himself booked as the first half ends with just the one goal scored

Andrew Davies fends off the challenge of Rodrigo Taddei as the Italians press for a second-half goal

Philippe Mexes takes a tumble and also picks up a yellow card for a late foul on Boro substitute Mark Viduka

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti urges his side forward again but to no avail as Middlesbrough hold on for a 1-0 win