Match Report


RavennaRavenna     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nick IzzetN. Izzet67
G
1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Patrick ColeP. Cole71
D
2
D
73Shota DassenS. Dassen
Matteo EspositoM. Esposito68
D
3
D
70Andre NestaA. Nesta
Duncan GoughD. Gough65
D
4captain
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Ahmed van DamA. van Dam58
D
5
D
67Walter PandolfiW. Pandolfi
Aimo BaianoA. Baiano73
M
6
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa72
M
7
M
77Marco SibilanoM. Sibilano
Joe WilsonJ. Wilson69
M
captain8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Giordano MazziG. Mazzi70
A
9
A
70Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Gianluca PellizzoliG. Pellizzoli67
A
10
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
Nicolas SikoraN. Sikora66
A
11
A
68Marino MandelliM. Mandelli
 
Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes66
G
12
M
72Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Pier Giovanni AltomareP. Altomare56
D
13
M
71Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Edoardo MaldiniE. Maldini55
M
14
M
67Julian TorresJ. Torres

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Roma. A crowd of 16,609 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.


0.00
Roma start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
Mattia Dal Moro makes a simple pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas connects with a diving header. Duncan Gough clears it off the line with his head!
3.57
Ahmed van Dam chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa flicks a high ball forward to Joe Wilson who takes it down. Joe Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Alberto Mendes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.26
Joe Wilson takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Aimo Baiano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
6.55
Marco Sibilano flicks a high ball forward to Benito Dionigi who takes it down. Benito Dionigi shoots from long range but Nick Izzet reads it well. Quality keeping!
8.39
Gianmatteo Ripa decides to run forward with the ball. Gianmatteo Ripa shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.56
Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi skips past Matteo Esposito! Benito Dionigi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball strikes Matteo Esposito's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.38
Corner kick to Roma. Mattia Dal Moro plays it to the near post. Gianmatteo Ripa reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.09
Aimo Baiano passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa flicks a high pass forward. Joe Wilson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Baiano controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Aimo Baiano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.13
Andre Nesta sees Benito Dionigi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Dionigi flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Sibilano plays a one-two with Gregory Abbas and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Sibilano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nick Izzet easily smothers it!
24.02
Duncan Gough laces a through ball forward to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
32.49
Gianmatteo Ripa makes a probing pass to Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
33.17
Ahmed van Dam plays the ball forward to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Sikora and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gianmatteo Ripa provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.16
Patrick Cole flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ripa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmatteo Ripa advances with the ball. Gianmatteo Ripa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.44
Alberto Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Nesta. Andre Nesta 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 makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
42.16
Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Andres Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Vazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Esposito.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Ravenna start the second half!
47.39
Joe Wilson takes it forward alone. Joe Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Nesta.
48.09
Aimo Baiano clumsily knocks into Walter Pandolfi. The referee brings Aimo Baiano to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Pandolfi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.12
Alberto Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nick Izzet comfortably smothers it!
53.34
Alberto Mendes catches Gianmatteo Ripa on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Gianmatteo Ripa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.39
Aimo Baiano chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.32
Andre Nesta flicks a high ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro who takes it down. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.37
With imagination, Alberto Mendes laces a weighted ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli connects with a diving header. Nick Izzet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.12
Walter Pandolfi passes the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marco Sibilano!
72.30
Marco Sibilano threads a neat ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nick Izzet smothers it!
73.44
Walter Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mandelli lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reactions from Ahmed van Dam blocks the shot!
75.06
Matteo Esposito controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.51
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Tomas Fernandes replacing Gianluca Pellizzoli and Pier Giovanni Altomare replacing Gianmatteo Ripa .
81.55
Andre Nesta flicks a high ball forward to Marco Sibilano who gracefully takes it down. Marco Sibilano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.35
Joe Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
85.10
Aimo Baiano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aimo Baiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ravenna

Roma
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
27.7%
40.4%
31.9%

Scorers
Marino Mandelli 63
Marco Sibilano 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marco Sibilano of Roma

Match Ratings
1.Nick Izzet (GK)
7
2.Patrick Cole (DEF)
6
3.Matteo Esposito (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Gough (DEF)
7
5.Ahmed van Dam (DEF)
6
6.Aimo Baiano (MID)
6
7.Gianmatteo Ripa (MID)
8
8.Joe Wilson (MID)
7
9.Giordano Mazzi (ATT)
6
10.Gianluca Pellizzoli (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Sikora (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomas Fernandes (GK)
6
13.Pier Giovanni Altomare (DEF)
6
14.Edoardo Maldini (MID)
0

1.Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2.Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
3.Andre Nesta (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Mendes (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
6
6.Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
6
7.Marco Sibilano (MID)goal scored
9
8.Benito Dionigi (ATT)
7
9.Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
10.Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11.Marino Mandelli (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gaetano Falsini (MID)
0
13.Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
0
14.Julian Torres (MID)
0