Match Report


RomaRoma     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player James Dunlop James Dunlop
Valentino NodariV. Nodari74
G
1
G
81Javier GoycocheaJ. Goycochea
Shota DassenS. Dassen73
D
2
D
82Tomas FabbriT. Fabbri
Andre NestaA. Nesta70
D
3
D
78Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro
Alberto MendesA. Mendes68
D
captain4
D
81Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Walter PandolfiW. Pandolfi67
D
5
M
80Fabio PorchiaF. Porchia
Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro79
M
6
M
77Guglielmo Di MicheleG. Di Michele
Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano76
M
7captain
M
90Ottavio GrassadoniaO. Grassadonia
Benito DionigiB. Dionigi73
A
8
M
78Pasquale LambertiniP. Lambertini
Gregory AbbasG. Abbas70
A
9
A
77Isaac GreenI. Green
Andres VazquezA. Vazquez69
A
10
A
84David StrachanD. Strachan
Marino MandelliM. Mandelli68
A
11
A
80Franceco BonacinaF. Bonacina
 
Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini72
M
12
D
68Lamberto MontervinoL. Montervino
Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan71
M
13
M
70Demetrio StradaD. Strada
Julian TorresJ. Torres67
M
14
A
77Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,808 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 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.


0.00
Cagliari kick off the first half!
2.41
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Mendes stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.02
Tomas Fabbri barges into Andres Vazquez. The referee warns Tomas Fabbri to calm down! Andres Vazquez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.47
Guglielmo Di Michele threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shota Dassen.
16.04
Andre Nesta makes a simple pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano sees space and advances. Marco Sibilano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.45
Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Grassadonia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Grassadonia threads the ball through to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franceco Bonacina is offside!
24.36
Guglielmo Di Michele runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guglielmo Di Michele rushes past Andre Nesta! Guglielmo Di Michele looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Valentino Nodari.
27.40
Ottavio Grassadonia threads the ball through to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.26
Franceco Bonacina passes the ball forward to Isaac Green. Isaac Green passes the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
32.10
Tomas Fabbri clumsily knocks into Benito Dionigi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benito Dionigi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.54
Fabio Porchia flicks the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
39.20
Fabio Porchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan makes a defence splitting pass to Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.28
Ottavio Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Green collects the pass. Isaac Green finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.20
Dominic Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan threads the ball through to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele threads a neat, attacking ball through to Isaac Green. Isaac Green cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Valentino Nodari.
45.00
It's a corner kick which Ottavio Grassadonia takes quickly, playing the ball short to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Benito Dionigi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
47.56
Mattia Dal Moro chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano makes a deft header. Javier Goycochea didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
48.18
Ottavio Grassadonia makes an attacking run forward. Ottavio Grassadonia shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
51.31
Dominic Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fabbri. Tomas Fabbri sees Ottavio Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Grassadonia rushes past Andre Nesta! Ottavio Grassadonia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
54.24
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.16
Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Lambertini controls it well on his chest. Pasquale Lambertini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina plays a one-two with Isaac Green and advances towards the goal... Franceco Bonacina comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball ricochets off Marco Sibilano and flashes wide of the near post.
56.40
Ottavio Grassadonia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jimmy Ottofaro tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Alberto Mendes. Excellent block.
59.09
Guglielmo Di Michele makes a probing pass to Isaac Green. Isaac Green plays a quick one-two with Pasquale Lambertini and rushes in on goal... Isaac Green tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.00
Ottavio Grassadonia flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina tries a spectacular long range effort. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
78.06
Mattia Dal Moro kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Javier Goycochea.
83.37
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high ball forward to Ottavio Grassadonia who takes it down. Ottavio Grassadonia threads the ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan rushes past Andre Nesta! David Strachan tries a spectacular strike but somehow Valentino Nodari manages to keep it out.
85.24
Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.36
Andre Nesta hacks Ottavio Grassadonia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Marco Sibilano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Javier Goycochea had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Cagliari
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%

Scorers
Mattia Dal Moro 90
David Strachan 28
Pasquale Lambertini 39
Ottavio Grassadonia 51
Isaac Green 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Grassadonia of Cagliari

Match Ratings