Artem Dovbyk's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 home win for Roma over Dynamo Kyiv, marking the Serie A side's maiden victory in this season's Europa League. Dovbyk put Roma ahead in the 23rd minute, converting from the spot after Taras Mykhavko was penalized for pulling Tommaso Baldanzi's shirt. Dynamo Kyiv had several chances to equalize but missed multiple opportunities, including a disallowed goal just before halftime due to offside. Roma dominated the second half, controlling possession and pressing for a second goal. Eldor Shomurodov nearly doubled the lead with a shot from a tight angle in the closing stages.
Elsewhere, Ajax comfortably defeated Qarabag 3-0, with goals from Kenneth Taylor, Chuba Akpom, and a Wout Weghorst penalty. Qarabag had two players sent off, with Júlio Romão receiving an early red card for a foul on Mika Godts, and Elvin Jafarguliyev dismissed for a second booking just before the end.
Real Sociedad emerged victorious against Maccabi Tel Aviv with a 2-1 win in Belgrade, thanks to goals from Jon Pacheco and Sergio Gómez. Dor Turgeman scored a late consolation for the hosts nine minutes from time, but Osher Davida was sent off for a second booking late in the game.
Eintracht Frankfurt overcame a challenging match to secure a 1-0 home win against Latvia's RFS, with Hugo Larsson scoring the decisive goal late in the second half.
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