Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Ternana. A crowd of 19,089 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
Roma kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
Shota Dassen passes the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano picks a pass forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.26
Jimmy Maresca threads a neat ball through to Jason Powell. Jason Powell advances inside the box! Jason Powell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.37
Mattia Dal Moro chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Gregory Abbas provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.32
Kaci Coly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Powell. Jason Powell flicks a high pass forward. Damien Riggott controls it well on his chest. Damien Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
Shota Dassen flicks a high ball forward to Marco Sibilano who takes it down. Marco Sibilano makes a probing pass to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul White didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.41
Elena Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dumas controls it well on his chest. Richard Dumas edges inside the box! Richard Dumas tries a spectacular strike. Valentino Nodari is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.25
Jason Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ternana are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.41
Matteo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Maresca collects the pass. Jimmy Maresca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips in a cross ball towards Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
26.57
Elena Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Powell. Jason Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.09
Kaci Coly makes a probing pass to Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos plays a one-two with Elena Gutierrez and rushes in on goal... Jose Marquitos shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Valentino Nodari smothers it!
32.04
Andre Nesta flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano controls it well on his chest. Marco Sibilano threads a neat ball through to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.58
Elena Gutierrez sees Jason Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Valentino Nodari. What a great pair of hands!
36.38
Jimmy Maresca flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dumas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Dumas whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.57
Shota Dassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi laces a through ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Kaci Coly steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Ternana appear unchanged since the first half. The Ternana players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ternana kick off!
48.05
Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Paul White as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.54
Mattia Dal Moro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Marco Sibilano takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.43
Mattia Dal Moro surges forward with the ball. Mattia Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul White gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.31
Teemu Bayle hacks Marco Sibilano from behind! Teemu Bayle is given a warning by the referee! Marco Sibilano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.23
Shota Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano collects the pass. Marco Sibilano sees Andres Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Vazquez hits a low pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.17
Teemu Bayle runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teemu Bayle lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.10
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Elena Gutierrez .
63.18
Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
67.36
Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
73.06
Marco Sibilano makes a simple pass to Gregory Abbas. Seeing a gap ahead, Gregory Abbas plays the ball forward to Marco Sibilano who has made a great run into the box. Marco Sibilano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.10
Ternana have made a substitution with Ighli Tacchinardi replacing Jason Powell .
78.13
Kaci Coly makes a probing pass to Franceco Garzya. Franceco Garzya makes a simple pass to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Valentino Nodari keeps it out!
79.26
Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.35
Matteo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Maresca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Maresca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Garzya. Franceco Garzya plays a one-two with Richard Dumas and rushes in on goal... Franceco Garzya muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.45
Ferdinando Venturin flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
85.47
Franceco Garzya flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Marquitos advances inside the box! Jose Marquitos takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
87.13
Alberto Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli controls it well on his chest. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Matteo Carbone barges into Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.23
Matteo Carbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott shoots from long range but somehow Valentino Nodari manages to keep it out.
90.00
Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
28.7%
44.7%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Powell of Ternana

Match Ratings
1.Valentino Nodari (GK)
8
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)
8
7.Marco Sibilano (MID)
8
8.Benito Dionigi (ATT)
7
9.Gregory Abbas (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Paul White (GK)
8
2.Kaci Coly (DEF)
6
3.Eddy Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Matteo Carbone (DEF)
6
5.Teemu Bayle (MID)
6
6.Jose Marquitos (MID)
7
7.Elena Gutierrez (MID)
7
8.Jimmy Maresca (MID)
7
9.Richard Dumas (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jason Powell (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Damien Riggott (ATT)
6
 
12.Ferdinando Venturin (GK)
6
13.Franceco Garzya (GK)
6
14.Ighli Tacchinardi (ATT)
6