Match Report
| Roma | Roma |  |  | AC Monza | AC Monza | ||||||||||||||||
| Atle Olai Stavlund | Atle Olai Stavlund | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Gargo | M. Gargo |  | 86 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Arnauld Maqua | A. Maqua | |||||||||
| Ivan Ruiz | I. Ruiz |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Moreno Gattuso | M. Gattuso | |||||||||
| Kevin Fernandes | K. Fernandes |  | 75 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Gennaro Ivan Giampà | G. Giampà | |||||||||
| Elena Verges | E. Verges | | 77 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Edmundo Herrero | E. Herrero | |||||||||
| Tom Genaux | T. Genaux |  | 75 | D | | 5 | | D | 58 |  | Andy McNeill | A. McNeill | |||||||||
| Tonino Zorzi | T. Zorzi | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Rodolfo Vila | R. Vila | |||||||||
| Chris King | C. King |  | 81 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 62 |  | Tieme Jansen | T. Jansen | ||||||||
| Mario Ferreira | M. Ferreira |  | 80 | A | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Fabio Bonora | F. Bonora | |||||||||
| Haukur Thorvardarson | H. Thorvardarson |  | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Jimmy Ongarato | J. Ongarato | |||||||||
| Ian Hendrie | I. Hendrie | | 79 | A | | 10 | | | A | 75 | | Mirko De Liguori | M. De Liguori | ||||||||
| Anthony Jurcic | A. Jurcic |  | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Ivone Cevoli | I. Cevoli | |||||||||
| Arek Rzasa | A. Rzasa |  | 79 | M | | 12 | | G | 65 | | Michael Lawton | M. Lawton | |||||||||
| Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell | | 86 | M | | 13 | | A | 63 | | Michele Gonzalez | M. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Marco Zilic | M. Zilic | | 83 | A | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Gonzalo Fournier | G. Fournier | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to AC Monza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Paschetta.
The pitch is in great condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Paschetta.
0.00
0-0AC Monza kick off the first half!
2.18
0-0Chris King hits a low pass to Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson lofts in a cross ball towards Chris King. Chris King gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Arnauld Maqua effortlessly picks it out of the air!
4.50
0-0Tieme Jansen hits a low pass to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
9.09
0-0Rodolfo Vila comes in with a late challenge on Tonino Zorzi. The referee calls over Rodolfo Vila and shows him a yellow card! Tonino Zorzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.13
0-0Gennaro Ivan Giampà decides to run forward with the ball. Gennaro Ivan Giampà threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Bonora. Fabio Bonora outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tom Genaux clears it off the line with his head!
16.56
Chris King kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
18.40
0-0Without breaking stride, Chris King plays the ball forward to Tonino Zorzi. Tonino Zorzi finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
21.28
Ian Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Haukur Thorvardarson collects the pass. Haukur Thorvardarson knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Arnauld Maqua.
22.21
It's a corner kick. Chris King loops the ball over to the far post. Ian Hendrie shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Moreno Gattuso's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.05
It's a corner kick. Chris King loops the ball over to the far post. Haukur Thorvardarson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Fabio Bonora!
24.31
Tonino Zorzi sees space and advances. Tonino Zorzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnauld Maqua who gathers it comfortably.
26.51
0-0Mario Ferreira clumsily knocks into Tieme Jansen. The referee brings Mario Ferreira to one side and gives him a warning! Tieme Jansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.22
Chris King hits a low pass to Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson whips in a cross ball towards Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Arnauld Maqua manages to keep it out.
30.23
With great vision, Fabio Bonora plays the ball forward to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthew Gargo who gathers it comfortably.
34.52
Fabio Bonora threads a neat ball through to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
36.33
Tom Genaux flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira cuts inside the box! Mario Ferreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Arnauld Maqua manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.48
1-0Chris King knocks the ball forward to Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Jimmy Ongarato clumsily knocks into Kevin Fernandes. The referee brings Jimmy Ongarato to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma have changed their lineup with Arek Rzasa replacing Chris King. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roma start the second half!
48.34
Rodolfo Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Jansen. Tieme Jansen threads a neat ball through to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.08
Tonino Zorzi passes the ball forward to Anthony Jurcic. Anthony Jurcic finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.23
Elena Verges makes a probing pass to Ivan Ruiz. Ivan Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Kevin Fernandes gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Mario Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Haukur Thorvardarson. Haukur Thorvardarson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arnauld Maqua with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
61.40
Ian Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Haukur Thorvardarson collects the pass. Haukur Thorvardarson knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.37
Tieme Jansen sees Jimmy Ongarato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Ongarato tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.16
Elena Verges takes it forward alone. Elena Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Zorzi. Tonino Zorzi flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
77.23
Arek Rzasa sees a break and surges forward. Arek Rzasa cuts inside the box! Arek Rzasa rockets a shot on goal. Arnauld Maqua gets down and covers it.
79.39
4-0Tieme Jansen comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Jurcic. The referee calls over Tieme Jansen and warns him to calm down! Anthony Jurcic gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.35
Kevin Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa hits a low pass to Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Zorzi. Tonino Zorzi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.18
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Vila stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.04
Ivone Cevoli flicks a high pass forward to Mirko De Liguori who brings the ball under control. Mirko De Liguori shoots from distance but Matthew Gargo is on top of it.
87.19
Tonino Zorzi flicks a high ball forward to Mario Ferreira who takes it down. Mario Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Mario Ferreira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Arnauld Maqua!
89.09
Jimmy Ongarato knocks the ball forward to Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Verges.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
| Mario Ferreira 38, 61 Haukur Thorvardarson 57 Tonino Zorzi 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mario Ferreira of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Gargo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tom Genaux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tonino Zorzi (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Chris King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Haukur Thorvardarson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Hendrie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Anthony Jurcic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arek Rzasa (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Gavin Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marco Zilic (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arnauld Maqua (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moreno Gattuso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gennaro Ivan Giampà (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Vila (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Tieme Jansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fabio Bonora (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Ongarato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mirko De Liguori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivone Cevoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Lawton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michele Gonzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Fournier (ATT) | 0 | |