Match Report


RomaRoma     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Valentino NodariV. Nodari74
G
1
G
61Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli
Shota DassenS. Dassen73
D
2
D
66Alassandro VeroneseA. Veronese
Andre NestaA. Nesta70
D
3
D
66Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti
Alberto MendesA. Mendes68
D
captain4
D
59Andre TassoA. Tasso
Alfonso NappiA. Nappi65
D
5
D
58Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri
Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro79
M
6
M
66Carlos TorresC. Torres
Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano74
M
7captain
M
62Peter McleodP. Mcleod
Benito DionigiB. Dionigi73
A
8
A
72Filippo MelliF. Melli
Gregory AbbasG. Abbas70
A
9
A
56Edoardo TramezzaniE. Tramezzani
Andres VazquezA. Vazquez69
A
10
A
55Aldo RusticoA. Rustico
Marino MandelliM. Mandelli68
A
11
A
46Wilson SankhareW. Sankhare
 
Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini72
M
12
M
58Marcello PiacentiniM. Piacentini
Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan71
M
13
M
57Antonio MarascoA. Marasco
Julian TorresJ. Torres67
M
14
D
57Marco MarinoM. Marino

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 17,504 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.


0.00
Chievo Verona kick off!
3.04
Andre Nesta threads a neat ball through to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. With a superhuman jump, Benito Dionigi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
4.01
Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro runs straight at the defence! Mattia Dal Moro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.03
Alberto Mendes takes it forward alone. Alberto Mendes makes a simple pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
10.36
Marco Sibilano clumsily knocks into Peter Mcleod. Marco Sibilano is given a warning by the referee! Peter Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.50
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
14.23
Andre Nesta knocks the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.24
Peter Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filippo Melli!
18.25
Mattia Dal Moro passes the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Abbas but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.41
Alfonso Nappi hits a low pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano sees Gregory Abbas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Sassanelli who gathers it comfortably.
21.41
Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.25
Mattia Dal Moro clumsily knocks into Carlos Torres. Mattia Dal Moro is warned by the referee! Carlos Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.58
Andre Nesta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Benito Dionigi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Torres controls it well on his chest. Carlos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Edoardo Tramezzani controls it well on his chest. Edoardo Tramezzani shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.33
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.35
Andre Nesta flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Moro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mattia Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
42.23
Marco Sibilano makes a simple pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Chievo Verona players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Roma kick off!
47.25
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.29
Marco Sibilano takes it forward alone. Marco Sibilano advances inside the box! Marco Sibilano rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.58
Alassandro Veronese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
61.48
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.43
Rosario Giorgetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli connects with a diving header. Filippo Melli scores for Chievo Verona!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
66.53
Alfonso Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro who brings the ball under control. Mattia Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
67.12
Mattia Dal Moro barges into Andre Tasso. The referee warns Mattia Dal Moro again to calm down! Andre Tasso stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.09
Mattia Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
75.31
Carlos Torres barges into Marco Sibilano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Sibilano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.05
Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Benito Dionigi controls it well on his chest. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Federico Sassanelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.37
Gregory Abbas makes a probing pass to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.31
With vision, Alassandro Veronese picks a pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Wilson Sankhare controls it well on his chest. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
83.44
Enrico Bizzarri threads a neat ball through to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani plays a quick one-two with Peter Mcleod and rushes in on goal... Edoardo Tramezzani tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
87.56
Wilson Sankhare hits a low pass to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Gregory Abbas darts forward. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Chievo Verona
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
19%
45.2%
35.7%

Scorers
Mattia Dal Moro 4, 42
Filippo Melli 15, 21, 63
Peter Mcleod 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filippo Melli of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings