Match Report


PescaraPescara     RomaRoma
David BaconDavid Bacon Computer Player Computer Player
David RenardD. Renard76
G
1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Rene ClaesR. Claes68
D
2
D
73Shota DassenS. Dassen
Regilio GronkjaerR. Gronkjaer72
D
3
D
70Andre NestaA. Nesta
Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero74
D
4captain
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida80
M
5
D
65Alfonso NappiA. Nappi
Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo76
M
6
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Elena BlancoE. Blanco76
M
captain7
M
75Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano
Miguel RomanM. Roman76
M
8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Kaci MichelK. Michel71
A
9
A
70Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Lamine HeurliéL. Heurlié79
A
10
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
Anthony ButtA. Butt69
A
11
A
68Marino MandelliM. Mandelli
 
Frank BurgessF. Burgess57
G
12
M
72Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Marcus MaddisonM. Maddison69
D
13
M
71Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro68
A
14
M
67Julian TorresJ. Torres

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.


0.00
Roma kick off!
2.35
Gregory Abbas makes a probing pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rene Claes.
3.54
Mattia Dal Moro threads the ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas heads the ball goalwards. David Renard easily picks it out of the air!
18.12
With some swift thinking, Miguel Roman plays the ball forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel deftly passes the ball to Anthony Butt, releasing him through on goal. Anthony Butt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.20
Alexandre Almeida makes a simple pass to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Calvo and advances towards the goal... Miguel Roman takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.06
Rene Claes flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Calvo who takes it down. Eduardo Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Almeida but he's offside!
24.51
Elena Blanco hits a low pass to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié plays a one-two with Anthony Butt and rushes in on goal... Lamine Heurlié shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.15
With imagination, Alexandre Almeida laces a weighted ball forward to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
30.00
Mauricio Caminero makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Caminero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Valentino Nodari is on top of his game. Good save!
33.58
Marco Sibilano sees a break and surges forward. Marco Sibilano makes a great pass forward. Marino Mandelli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.23
Gregory Abbas knocks the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.40
Shota Dassen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfonso Nappi. Alfonso Nappi flicks a high pass forward to Andres Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Andres Vazquez rushes past Regilio Gronkjaer! Andres Vazquez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Pescara start the second half!
48.09
Elena Blanco picks a pass forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
49.03
Mattia Dal Moro makes a simple pass to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Mauricio Caminero. That should have been a goal!
51.19
Elena Blanco threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo plays a one-two with Lamine Heurlié and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Calvo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Valentino Nodari.
55.54
Eduardo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Valentino Nodari!
60.31
Elena Blanco threads the ball through to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
61.04
Mauricio Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco plays the ball forward to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo cuts inside the box! Eduardo Calvo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Valentino Nodari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.57
Showing composure, Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by David Renard!
75.04
Mauricio Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
77.00
Andre Nesta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez plays the ball forward to Marino Mandelli who has made a great run into the box. Marino Mandelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.36
Marco Sibilano makes a probing pass to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but David Renard reads it well. Great save!
79.57
Anthony Butt threads a neat ball through to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
85.54
Alexandre Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Roman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.34
Alexandre Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lamine Heurlié. Lamine Heurlié plays a quick one-two with Elena Blanco and rushes in on goal... Lamine Heurlié rockets a shot on goal. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
89.03
Miguel Roman passes the ball forward to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo skips past Andre Nesta! Eduardo Calvo shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Pescara

Roma
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
19.5%
45.5%
35.1%

Scorers
Lamine Heurlié 25
Eduardo Calvo 61, 89
Andres Vazquez 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Calvo of Pescara

Match Ratings
1.David Renard (GK)
6
2.Rene Claes (DEF)
6
3.Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
7
5.Alexandre Almeida (MID)
7
6.Eduardo Calvo (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Elena Blanco (MID)
7
8.Miguel Roman (MID)
7
9.Kaci Michel (ATT)
6
10.Lamine Heurlié (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anthony Butt (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13.Marcus Maddison (DEF)
0
14.Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
0

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)
6
7.Marco Sibilano (MID)
7
8.Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9.Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
10.Andres Vazquez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Marino Mandelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Gaetano Falsini (MID)
0
13.Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
0
14.Julian Torres (MID)
0