Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Reggina. A crowd of 17,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Reggina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuele Fresi.


0.00
Reggina kick off the first half!
2.58
Guerino Botticella makes an attacking run forward. Guerino Botticella runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Guerino Botticella provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.53
Raul Marazzina barges into Niccol˜ Sterchele. The referee warns Raul Marazzina to calm down! Niccol˜ Sterchele runs off the knock.
14.34
Gianmarco Mazzoli passes the ball forward to Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raul Marazzina but he's offside!
18.39
Salvatore Del Grosso threads the ball through to Angelo Colonnello. Angelo Colonnello flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
21.29
Gianmarco Mazzoli sees a break and surges forward. Gianmarco Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vinicio E. Mancini who gathers it comfortably.
24.01
Niccol˜ Sterchele hits a low pass to Filippo Scarpa. Filippo Scarpa makes a probing pass to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone skips past Salvatore Del Grosso! Roberto Simone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Michele Bellotto reads it well. Good keeping!
26.15
Filippo Scarpa surges forward with the ball. Filippo Scarpa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.08
Cataldo Pensalfini flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Ripoll who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Jerome Ripoll stretches the opposition's defence. Jerome Ripoll whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Michele Bellotto!
32.13
Gianmarco Mazzoli sees space and advances. Gianmarco Mazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Guidoni. Gianluca Guidoni makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
33.05
Salvatore Del Grosso hits a low pass to Alessandro Da Rold. Alessandro Da Rold hits a low pass to Zerbini Semioli. Zerbini Semioli shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
34.33
Guerino Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Mckay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Mckay knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Simone through on goal. Some silky footwork from Roberto Simone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Michele Bellotto. Excellent save.
39.54
Nuno Barros flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Simone who takes it down. Roberto Simone lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.51
Gianmarco Mazzoli threads a neat ball through to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Angelo Colonnello knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Guidoni. Gianluca Guidoni tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
48.34
Salvatore Del Grosso advances with the ball. Salvatore Del Grosso sees a break and surges forward. Salvatore Del Grosso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
49.12
Guerino Botticella hits a low pass to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Angelo Scalzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.06
Cesare Di Fabio plays the ball forward to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vinicio E. Mancini smothers it!
53.53
Tiago Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Da Rold. Alessandro Da Rold threads the ball through to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina makes a probing pass between the defence to Zerbini Semioli. Some silky footwork from Zerbini Semioli provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Leonardo Degano is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.21
Salvatore Del Grosso flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Mazzoli. Gianmarco Mazzoli sees Raul Marazzina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raul Marazzina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.24
Angelo Colonnello runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Angelo Colonnello shoots from outside the area. Vinicio E. Mancini easily gets down and covers it.
60.12
Filippo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Simone who brings the ball under control. Roberto Simone whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Dayo Scarpi clears it off the line with his head!
67.49
Guerino Botticella knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo plays a quick one-two with Nicholas Mckay and rushes in on goal... Angelo Scalzo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
71.04
Dayo Scarpi makes a beautiful solo run. Dayo Scarpi flicks a high pass forward. Zerbini Semioli controls it well on his chest. Zerbini Semioli makes a pass forward but Gianluca Guidoni is yards offside!
72.32
Leonardo Degano sees Filippo Scarpa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filippo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Mckay collects the pass. Nicholas Mckay finds some space and shoots from distance but Michele Bellotto reads it well. Fabulous save!
73.26
With some swift thinking, Filippo Scarpa plays the ball forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.05
Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Alessandro Bianchessi replacing Zerbini Semioli and Gian Luca Baronio replacing Dayo Scarpi .
79.20
Leonardo Degano plays the ball forward to Filippo Scarpa. Filippo Scarpa surges forward with the ball. Filippo Scarpa plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Simone and advances towards the goal... Filippo Scarpa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.57
Angelo Colonnello catches Filippo Scarpa on the ankles. The referee calls over Angelo Colonnello and shows him a yellow card! Filippo Scarpa runs off the knock.
84.13
Filippo Scarpa kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo edges inside the box! Angelo Scalzo takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.50
Gianmarco Mazzoli passes the ball forward to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Bianchessi. Alessandro Bianchessi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.27
Tiago Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Mazzoli controls it well on his chest. Gianmarco Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Guidoni controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Guidoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccol˜ Sterchele.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
27.3%
42.4%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guerino Botticella of Roma