Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena Gyan was the hero on Saturday for AS Roma's U-19 side at their defeat Empoli by a narrow 1-0 victory in the Primavera division.

The 18 year old striker scored the only goal to give his side all the three points in their match.

Gyan who was left free in the box headed home a corner late in the game to hand his side all three points.

The Ghanaian youngster who joined Roma in February this year has netted four goals in 11 matches since joining the Italian side.

His strike follows another goal last Wednessay in a 5-3 triumph over Cagliari.

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