Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Crotone. A crowd of 20,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Crotone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Orlando.


0.00
Crotone kick off and get the first half underway!
3.00
Cataldo Pensalfini threads the ball through to Guerino Botticella. Guerino Botticella makes a probing pass to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone runs straight at the defence! Roberto Simone tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.29
Guerino Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Mckay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Mckay finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.09
Jerome Ripoll flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Mckay controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Mckay knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Simone is offside!
10.21
Jonathan Aglietti pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jonathan Aglietti flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Vinicio E. Mancini manages to keep it out.
14.24
Gabriele Zambrotta knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli whips in a cross ball towards David Reis. David Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.51
Gabriele Zambrotta makes a probing pass to David Reis. David Reis shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.42
Cataldo Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Guerino Botticella holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guerino Botticella sees Nicholas Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Mckay knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Barry Bogarde manages to keep it out.
18.44
Filippo Scarpa makes a probing pass to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo shoots from 20 yards. Barry Bogarde gets down and covers it.
20.14
With great vision, Nuno Barros plays the ball forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo rushes past Gianluca Bellini! Angelo Scalzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Gianluca Bellini!
21.19
Jonathan Aglietti threads a neat ball through to Gabriele Zambrotta. Gabriele Zambrotta flicks a high ball forward to Girolamo Marcolin who takes it down. Girolamo Marcolin lofts in a cross ball towards David Reis. With a superhuman jump, David Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Vinicio E. Mancini is on top of it.
24.08
Nuno Barros threads a neat ball through to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Roberto Simone provides some space. He shoots at goal but Barry Bogarde is on top of it.
26.29
Guerino Botticella chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Angelo Scalzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.43
Cataldo Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Filippo Scarpa who brings the ball under control. Filippo Scarpa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Jonathan Aglietti and goes wide.
34.06
It's a corner kick. Nicholas Mckay loops the ball over to the far post. Angelo Scalzo tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.18
Filippo Scarpa flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Simone collects the pass. Roberto Simone advances inside the box! Roberto Simone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.29
Niccol˜ Sterchele breaks forward. Niccol˜ Sterchele threads a neat ball through to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Simone and rushes in on goal... Angelo Scalzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Gianluca Bellini.
43.10
Nicholas Mckay takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leonardo Degano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.10
Marino Cimarelli barges into Niccol˜ Sterchele. The referee brings Marino Cimarelli to one side and gives him a warning! Niccol˜ Sterchele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Cataldo Pensalfini knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Botticella. Guerino Botticella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay runs straight at the defence! Nicholas Mckay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Barry Bogarde. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Crotone also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crotone players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Roma kick off!
49.49
Guerino Botticella comes in with a very late challenge on Guglielmo Leone. The referee motions to Guerino Botticella to come over. It's a red card!! Guglielmo Leone runs off the knock.
51.42
Alex Viviani barges into Filippo Scarpa. Alex Viviani is shown the yellow card! Filippo Scarpa stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.29
Gabriele Zambrotta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Reis. David Reis shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Vinicio E. Mancini keeps it out!
55.15
Gabriele Zambrotta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.05
Nuno Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.19
Niccol˜ Sterchele pushes up the pitch. Niccol˜ Sterchele flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Mckay collects the pass. Nicholas Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Barry Bogarde is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.53
With imagination, Guglielmo Leone laces a weighted ball forward to David Reis. David Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.36
Pier G. Saudati threads the ball through to Guglielmo Leone. Guglielmo Leone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vinicio E. Mancini who gathers it comfortably.
72.11
Pier G. Saudati knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Zambrotta. Gabriele Zambrotta flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Marcolin controls it well on his chest. Girolamo Marcolin finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.42
Roma have made a substitution with Marco Eranio replacing Nicholas Mckay .
84.07
Guglielmo Leone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Reis. David Reis shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.56
Cataldo Pensalfini threads the ball through to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll passes the ball forward to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Bogarde who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Roberto Simone hits a low pass to Angelo Scalzo. Angelo Scalzo plays a one-two with Marco Eranio and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Angelo Scalzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
26.4%
41.4%
32.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Simone of Roma

Match Ratings