Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Inter Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Caruso.
0.00
Roma kick off!
3.37
Shota Dassen catches Martijn Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. Shota Dassen is warned by the referee! Martijn Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.20
Alfonso Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.36
John Bower hits a low pass to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello flicks a high ball forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy who takes it down. Martijn Van Nistelrooy shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.39
John Bower advances with the ball. John Bower makes a simple pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Valentino Nodari as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.12
Corner kick to Inter Milan. Antonio Fonseca chips it to the near post. Andres Vazquez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.21
Nicky Mason makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Mason makes a defence splitting pass to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Alfonso Nappi blocks the shot!
14.55
Marco Sibilano flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Bower.
15.08
Marco Sibilano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marco Sibilano plays a sublime one-two with Marino Mandelli and races in on goal... Marco Sibilano rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.54
Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.40
Andre Nesta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Sibilano. Seeing a gap ahead, Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but David Francke manages to gather it.
27.41
Ludovic Collin threads a neat ball through to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Valentino Nodari!
28.22
Nicolas Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Peruzzi. Rocco R. Peruzzi hits a low pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.49
Antonio Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Eugenio Zamora but he's offside!
32.01
Ludovic Collin catches Alfonso Nappi on the ankles. Ludovic Collin is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Nappi runs off the knock.
33.58
Ludovic Collin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward, putting Bram Juffing through on goal. Bram Juffing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Valentino Nodari.
34.01
Adriano Circello threads the ball through to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing cuts inside the box! Bram Juffing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.46
Nicolas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Fonseca collects the pass. Antonio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Ludovic Collin. Ludovic Collin whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy directs the ball goalwards with his head. Valentino Nodari effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.08
Marco Sibilano passes the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rocco R. Peruzzi.
39.04
Bram Juffing passes the ball forward to Nicky Mason. Nicky Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
42.12
Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward to Marino Mandelli who brings the ball under control. Marino Mandelli shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Inter Milan kicking off!
51.23
Marco Sibilano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marco Sibilano finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by David Francke!
55.39
John Bower comes in with a late challenge on Marino Mandelli. The referee calls over John Bower and shows him a yellow card! Marino Mandelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.17
Rocco R. Peruzzi breaks forward. Rocco R. Peruzzi knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora makes a probing pass between the defence to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.02
Bram Juffing clumsily knocks into Shota Dassen. The referee warns Bram Juffing to calm down! Shota Dassen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.49
Alfonso Nappi threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano surges forward with the ball. Marco Sibilano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.07
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. With a superhuman jump, Gregory Abbas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. David Francke effortlessly picks it out of the air!
73.35
Ludovic Collin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ludovic Collin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.14
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.47
Ludovic Collin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ludovic Collin shoots from long range. Valentino Nodari comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.37
Shota Dassen hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gregory Abbas skips past John Bower! Some superb footwork from Gregory Abbas provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.31
Antonio Fonseca threads the ball through to Adriano Circello. Adriano Circello makes a simple pass, allowing Bram Juffing to run into the box. Some good footwork from Bram Juffing provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Valentino Nodari had no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
30.5%
37.8%
31.7%
Scorers
| Marco Sibilano 15, 77 Gregory Abbas 19, 84 | Bram Juffing 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Sibilano of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Valentino Nodari (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shota Dassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Nesta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfonso Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mattia Dal Moro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Sibilano (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Benito Dionigi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gregory Abbas (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Andres Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marino Mandelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaetano Falsini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiziano Caverzan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Torres (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Francke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Bower (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Rocco R. Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicky Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ludovic Collin (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adriano Circello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martijn Van Nistelrooy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bram Juffing (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Eugenio Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Schumann Isabey (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianmatteo Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |












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