Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Roma and Fiorentina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Roma and Fiorentina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Roma start the match!
4.51
0-0Donny Zegers chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan shoots from long range but it flies wide!
6.34
0-0Modeste Wome catches Emmanuel Lawal on the ankles. Modeste Wome is given a warning by the referee! Emmanuel Lawal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.42
Dani‘l Hyldgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.40
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.29
0-0Miguel James makes a simple pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from 25 yards but Pius Wome is on top of it.
15.51
Vadym Nemoshkalenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara goes all the way! Mohamed Zerara tries a spectacular strike. Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it.
20.55
Garba Okpara kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler shoots from distance. Pius Wome easily smothers it.
22.29
Ali Belaouf threads the ball through to Pedro Quinones. Pedro Quinones advances with the ball. Pedro Quinones makes a simple pass to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.09
0-0Garba Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler threads the ball through to Saul Hernandez but he's offside!
26.21
Modeste Wome makes a simple pass to Miguel James. Miguel James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.46
0-0Ross Edghill threads the ball through to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Donny Zegers chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal whips in a cross ball towards Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Arnar Gardarsson.
40.19
1-0Ross Edghill advances with the ball. Ross Edghill whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Fiorentina kick off the second half!
48.52
Ross Edghill makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.47
Ross Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Arnar Gardarsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.42
Miguel James chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Huerta.
65.09
3-0Pedro Huerta hacks Jan Beutler from behind! Pedro Huerta is shown the yellow card! Jan Beutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.10
Pedro Huerta threads the ball through to Ross Edghill. Ross Edghill sees space and advances. Ross Edghill plays a perfect one-two with Mohamed Zerara and rushes in on goal... Ross Edghill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.43
Vadym Nemoshkalenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara plays a perfect one-two with Alpay Özalan and rushes in on goal... Mohamed Zerara rockets a shot on goal. Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it.
69.52
Pedro Huerta passes the ball forward to Ross Edghill. Ross Edghill threads the ball through to Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Zerara but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.56
Ross Edghill passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan tries a spectacular strike. Arnar Gardarsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.54
Clifford Richardson makes a simple pass to Miguel James. Miguel James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.32
Ali Belaouf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donny Zegers. Donny Zegers kicks a strong pass forward to Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Lawal. Emmanuel Lawal directs the ball goalwards with his head. Arnar Gardarsson manages to gather it comfortably.
81.15
Vegard Bratseth flicks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.58
Vegard Bratseth flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.59
Ross Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Zerara. Mohamed Zerara shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
25.9%
43.5%
30.6%
Scorers
| Alpay Özalan 40, 72 Emmanuel Lawal 49, 57 |