Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Siena. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
0.00
Siena get the match underway!
2.29
Callum Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Martin Tomas controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Martin Tomas rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.15
With some swift thinking, Jose E. Pancaro plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.38
Neil Henderson hacks Thijs Hupkes from behind! The referee calls over Neil Henderson and warns him to calm down! Thijs Hupkes stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.18
Callum Hendry plays the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas rushes past Gianluca Siroti! Some good footwork from Martin Tomas provides some space. He shoots at goal. Martin Tomas scores for Siena!!
21.33
With imagination, Callum Hendry plays the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas advances inside the box! Martin Tomas takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Tommaso Doni. What a save!
22.47
Matjaz Bianchi hacks David Stockdale from behind! The referee warns Matjaz Bianchi to calm down! David Stockdale runs off the knock.
26.29
Raul Campolonghi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi Opschoor. Ferdi Opschoor threads the ball through to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.43
Gianluca Siroti chips the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pancaro. Jose E. Pancaro threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.53
Thijs Hupkes plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
30.43
Neil Henderson picks a pass forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.35
Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm shoots from outside the area but somehow Tommaso Doni manages to keep it out.
33.56
Cataldo Cesaretti barges into Paulo Viana. Cataldo Cesaretti is shown the yellow card! Paulo Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.24
Alex Bremner makes a probing pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.32
Danny Schwarzer picks a pass forward to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah cuts inside the box! Alex Amoah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tommaso Doni.
41.55
Corner kick to Siena. Callum Hendry plays it to the near post. Carmine Belleri gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
42.52
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Timm controls it well on his chest. Steffen Timm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Danny Schwarzer threads the ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Timm collects the pass. Steffen Timm runs straight at the defence! Steffen Timm rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
47.38
Paulo Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. David Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Stockdale edges inside the box! David Stockdale strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.23
Thijs Hupkes makes a simple pass to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Modeste Ndo. Excellent save.
53.04
Gianluca Siroti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pancaro. Jose E. Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ponzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli connects with a diving header. Modeste Ndo manages to gather it comfortably.
60.23
Roma have made a substitution with Elvis Sesia replacing Thijs Hupkes .
61.29
Raul Campolonghi flicks a high ball forward to Elvis Sesia who takes it down. Elvis Sesia flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Cesaretti controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.42
Paulo Viana pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paulo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Alex Amoah controls it well on his chest. Alex Amoah shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.17
Jose E. Pancaro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose E. Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Modeste Ndo.
70.20
Corner kick to Roma. Amedeo Lupatelli chips it out wide. David Stockdale jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
72.36
Elvis Sesia flicks a high ball forward to Cataldo Cesaretti who takes it down. Cataldo Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.41
Alex Amoah barges into Gianluca Siroti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluca Siroti stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.39
Neil Henderson passes the ball forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah plays a quick one-two with David Stockdale and rushes in on goal... Alex Amoah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Tommaso Doni!
83.14
Gianluca Siroti flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Opschoor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Opschoor flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ponzo controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Ponzo plays a scrappy one-two with Amedeo Lupatelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian N. Ponzo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.02
Danny Schwarzer hacks Ferdi Opschoor from behind! Danny Schwarzer is given a warning by the referee! Ferdi Opschoor runs off the knock.
85.50
Alex Bremner catches Cataldo Cesaretti on the ankles. The referee brings Alex Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Cataldo Cesaretti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.50
Gianluca Siroti flicks a high pass forward. Ferdi Opschoor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdi Opschoor makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Modeste Ndo had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%
Scorers
Fabian N. Ponzo 87 | Martin Tomas 2, 14 Steffen Timm 45 Alex Amoah 65 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Tomas of Siena |
Match Ratings
1. | Tommaso Doni (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Carmine Belleri (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Raul Campolonghi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gianluca Siroti (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Matjaz Bianchi (DEF) | 5 | |
6. | Jose E. Pancaro (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Thijs Hupkes (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Ferdi Opschoor (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Amedeo Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Cataldo Cesaretti (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
11. | Fabian N. Ponzo (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
12. | Ellery Koning (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Elvis Sesia (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Martino Leone (MID) | 0 |
1. | Modeste Ndo (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Danny Schwarzer (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ken Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Paulo Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Alex Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Callum Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Neil Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Steffen Timm (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Alex Amoah (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
10. | Martin Tomas (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | David Stockdale (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Lamberto Campagnolo (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT) | 0 |