Even the most dramatic sporting moments require an ice-cool commentator to bring it to life for viewers at home.On Tuesday night, Roma produced an incredible comeback to beat Barcelona 3-0 and reach the Champions League semi-finals.The Serie A side produced one of the great European upsets, coming from 4-1 down on aggregate to reach the last four. Share this article Share THE DRAMATIC COMMENTARY OF ROMA’S WINNING GOAL VS BARCA BT Sport commentator Peter Drury’Roma have risen from their ruins!’Manolas, the Greek God in Rome.’The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes.’This was not meant to happen, this could not happen, this is happening!’Barcelona, extraordinarily, (are) eight minutes from elimination.'(Roma boss Eusebio) Di Francesco does not know where to go, (Andres) Iniesta does not know where to look.’It’s a Greek from Mount Olympus, who has come to the Seven Hills of Rome and pulled off miracle! And thanks to BT Sport’s Peter Drury, the comeback was accompanied by a brilliant performance from the gantry. Amid the rarefied atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico, the commentator greeted Kostas Manolas’ winning goal with a metaphor to remember.’Roma have risen from their ruins,’ Drury cried.’Manolas, the Greek God in Rome… the unthinkable unfolds before our eyes’He added: ‘It’s a Greek from Mount Olympus, who has come to the Seven Hills of Rome and pulled off miracle!’ His Italian counterpart was unable to keep his cool, however. Roma commentator Carlo Zampa spectacularly lost the plot as Manolas was mobbed by his team-mates.Earlier, goals from Edin Dzeko and Daniele De Rossi gave Roma fans cause to dream of the unthinkable.But Ernesto Valverde’s visitors, who won the first leg 4-1, were only eight minutes from the semi-finals before Manolas’ dramatic late intervention.The centre back headed home from a corner in the Italian capital, sparking incredible scenes among the home support as they progressed on away goals. Share this article Share
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"The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes"