Match Report


RomaRoma     CagliariCagliari
Noel HenryNoel Henry James Dunlop James Dunlop
Valentino NodariV. Nodari73
G
1
G
80Javier GoycocheaJ. Goycochea
Ruben CostaR. Costa73
D
2
D
77Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro
Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento64
D
3
D
77Liam FalsiniL. Falsini
Andre NestaA. Nesta70
D
captain4
D
81Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Ron LatuheruR. Latuheru72
D
5
D
85Paolo DionisiP. Dionisi
Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan70
M
6
M
88Ottavio GrassadoniaO. Grassadonia
Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano74
M
7captain
M
78Fabio PorchiaF. Porchia
Benito DionigiB. Dionigi71
A
8
M
81Jonathan GamberiniJ. Gamberini
Marino MandelliM. Mandelli67
A
9
A
79David StrachanD. Strachan
Andres VazquezA. Vazquez68
A
10
A
77Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli
Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico76
A
11
A
77Franceco BonacinaF. Bonacina
 
Mauro ChiesaM. Chiesa66
G
12
D
74Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Shota DassenS. Dassen72
D
13
M
85Gian Paolo EspinalG. Espinal
Nick TaylorN. Taylor59
M
14
A
68Demetrio CaputoD. Caputo

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,235 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.


0.00
Roma kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
Fabio Porchia threads the ball through to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Costa.
6.05
Paolo Dionisi hits a low pass to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia hits a low pass to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks the ball forward to David Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.08
Liam Falsini knocks the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a beautiful solo run. Franceco Bonacina edges inside the box! Franceco Bonacina comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Valentino Nodari easily gets down and covers it.
20.29
Ricardo Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Javier Goycochea gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
21.02
Renzo Tricarico catches Liam Falsini on the ankles. The referee brings Renzo Tricarico to one side and gives him a warning! Liam Falsini stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
Dominic Dickov makes a probing pass to Jimmy Ottofaro. Jimmy Ottofaro hits a low pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.23
Jonathan Gamberini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.43
Dominic Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.32
Ricardo Nascimento runs forward with the ball. Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Caverzan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Caverzan threads a neat ball through to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Javier Goycochea with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Cagliari kick off!
47.01
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.32
Jonathan Gamberini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.22
Marco Sibilano threads a neat ball through to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.22
Ricardo Nascimento advances with the ball. Ricardo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.32
Ottavio Grassadonia hits a low pass to David Strachan. David Strachan rushes past Ron Latuheru! David Strachan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.19
Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.44
Marco Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
73.58
Liam Falsini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Andre Nesta comes in with a late challenge on Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
78.35
Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ottavio Grassadonia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina but the linesman indicates offside!
81.22
Tiziano Caverzan knocks the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.14
Jonathan Gamberini makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.44
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli collects the pass. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Javier Goycochea keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Cagliari
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%

Scorers
Benito Dionigi 42
David Strachan 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Strachan of Cagliari

Match Ratings