Match Report
| Roma | Roma |  |  | Lecce | Lecce | ||||||||||||||||
| Atle Olai Stavlund | Atle Olai Stavlund | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Gargo | M. Gargo |  | 86 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Umberto Lorieri | U. Lorieri | ||||||||
| Ivan Ruiz | I. Ruiz |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 | | Paolo Cinetto | P. Cinetto | |||||||||
| Tom Genaux | T. Genaux |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 |  | Eric Metzler | E. Metzler | |||||||||
| Branko Nilis | B. Nilis | | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Damian Jager | D. Jager | |||||||||
| Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell |  | 82 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | Vitor Antunes | V. Antunes | |||||||||
| Chris King | C. King |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Elena Cabrera | E. Cabrera | |||||||||
| Ian Moss | I. Moss | | 78 | M | | 7 | | | M | 66 | | Moreno De Icco | M. De Icco | ||||||||
| Julio Gómez | J. Gómez |  | 81 | M | | 8 | | A | 76 | | Daniele Troise | D. Troise | |||||||||
| Marco Zilic | M. Zilic |  | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Garry Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Mario Ferreira | M. Ferreira | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Joao Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
| Sakis Vlahos | S. Vlahos |  | 80 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Khaliloul Carriére | K. Carriére | |||||||||
| Ian Hendrie | I. Hendrie | | 76 | A | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Garcia Duque Giorgetti | G. Giorgetti | |||||||||
| Graeme Anderton | G. Anderton | | 71 | A | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Manuel Mazzola | M. Mazzola | |||||||||
| Ramzi Messahel | R. Messahel |  | 78 | M | | 14 | | D | 64 | | Nicola C. Pinardi | N. Pinardi | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Lecce. A crowd of 19,256 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Colle.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Colle.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lecce get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Branko Nilis brings the ball forward. Branko Nilis whips in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
9.45
0-0With imagination, Ian Moss plays the ball forward to Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
12.59
0-0Tom Genaux makes a simple pass to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zilic but he's offside!
15.33
0-0Moreno De Icco flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Rae. Garry Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.53
Ian Moss threads a neat ball through to Chris King. Chris King shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Umberto Lorieri comfortably smothers it!
27.52
Ivan Ruiz threads the ball through to Sakis Vlahos. Sakis Vlahos plays the ball forward to Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.51
0-0Moreno De Icco flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Troise collects the pass. Daniele Troise darts forward. Daniele Troise plays a one-two with Elena Cabrera and rushes in on goal... Ivan Ruiz clumsily knocks into Daniele Troise. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.22
1-0With imagination, Ivan Ruiz plays the ball forward to Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic whips the ball goalwards with his head. Umberto Lorieri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.04
Julio Gómez flicks a high pass forward. Chris King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris King knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.30
Chris King threads a neat ball through to Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Umberto Lorieri.
40.06
2-0Gavin Caldwell takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Sakis Vlahos rockets a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Roma are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.59
Gavin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Julio Gómez. Julio Gómez lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma have changed their lineup with Ramzi Messahel replacing Chris King. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players seem much more motivated whilst the Roma players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma get the second half underway!
48.49
Julio Gómez sees a break and surges forward. Julio Gómez lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.32
3-055.11
Ian Moss advances with the ball. Ian Moss advances inside the box! Ian Moss side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Umberto Lorieri manages to gather it.
60.10
3-0Roma have made a substitution with Ian Hendrie replacing Mario Ferreira .
63.48
3-0Damian Jager hacks Marco Zilic from behind! The referee brings Damian Jager to one side and gives him a warning! Marco Zilic carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.09
Tom Genaux knocks the ball to his team mate, Julio Gómez. Julio Gómez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
67.04
Ian Moss takes it forward alone. Ian Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damian Jager.
69.37
Gavin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Sakis Vlahos who brings the ball under control. Sakis Vlahos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.34
Ian Moss barges into Eric Metzler. The referee warns Ian Moss to calm down! Eric Metzler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.25
Roma have made a substitution with Graeme Anderton replacing Marco Zilic .
78.29
Eric Metzler flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Antunes who brings the ball under control. Vitor Antunes makes a probing pass to Khaliloul Carriére. Khaliloul Carriére edges inside the box! Khaliloul Carriére muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.48
Moreno De Icco comes in with a late challenge on Julio Gómez. The referee warns Moreno De Icco to calm down! Julio Gómez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.31
Damian Jager hits a low pass to Daniele Troise. Daniele Troise shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
85.20
With imagination, Tom Genaux plays the ball forward to Branko Nilis. Branko Nilis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sakis Vlahos. Sakis Vlahos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Umberto Lorieri who gathers it comfortably.
87.38
Moreno De Icco takes the throw-in. Elena Cabrera plays the ball forward to Khaliloul Carriére. Khaliloul Carriére knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Troise. Daniele Troise flicks the ball with his head. Matthew Gargo comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
19%
47.6%
33.3%
Scorers
| Marco Zilic 33, 36 Mario Ferreira 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Zilic of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Gargo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tom Genaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Branko Nilis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris King (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ian Moss (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julio Gómez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marco Zilic (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sakis Vlahos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graeme Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ramzi Messahel (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Umberto Lorieri (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Cinetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damian Jager (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vitor Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Moreno De Icco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniele Troise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Rae (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Joao Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Khaliloul Carriére (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Garcia Duque Giorgetti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Mazzola (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicola C. Pinardi (DEF) | 0 | |