Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Renato De Vezze.


0.00
The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
2.26
Ray Porro brings the ball forward. Ray Porro runs straight at the defence! Ray Porro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
4.55
Kaci Johansen comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Zamora. The referee warns Kaci Johansen to calm down! Juan-Carlos Zamora gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.23
Oliver Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Seb Flachez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seb Flachez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.29
Kaci Johansen clumsily knocks into Cristiano Lanzaro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Lanzaro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.32
Ruggero Ametrano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruggero Ametrano plays a one-two with Seb Flachez and advances towards the goal... Ruggero Ametrano tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.02
Ottavio Orlandini kicks a strong pass forward to Ray Porro. Ray Porro flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Orlandini who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Orlandini knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Roma are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.19
Ray Porro flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon who takes it down. P. Gilberto Marangon whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Renato Amerini!
24.26
Ottavio Orlandini knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
27.58
Kaci Johansen threads the ball through to Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi knocks the ball forward to Ray Baronchelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.42
Renato Amerini threads the ball through to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Kaci Johansen. With a superhuman jump, Kaci Johansen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
30.58
Sol Lawton knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.34
With great vision, Renato Amerini plays the ball forward to Oleg Carlton. Oleg Carlton darts forward. Oleg Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tommy Gerrard manages to keep it out.
38.00
Seb Flachez flicks a high pass forward. Tatsuya Takahashi collects the pass. Tatsuya Takahashi kicks a strong pass forward to Seb Flachez but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.13
Pierre G. Tarozzi threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini sees Ray Porro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Porro knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.22
Seb Flachez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
49.54
Renato Amerini knocks the ball forward to Kaci Johansen. Kaci Johansen threads a neat ball through to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.36
Frode Holm kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Borgobello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Borgobello shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.34
Oliver Neuhaus barges into Sol Lawton. The referee calls over Oliver Neuhaus and shows him a yellow card! Sol Lawton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.38
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Omer Mortensen replacing Kaci Johansen .Roma have made 2 substitutions with Nuno Postiga replacing Frode Holm and Del Beattie replacing Ray Porro and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.44
Nuno Postiga makes a simple pass to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.30
Renato Amerini barges into Alejandro Lazzarini. The referee calls over Renato Amerini and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Lazzarini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.53
Oleg Carlton sees Ray Baronchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Baronchelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ray Baronchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
67.58
Oliver Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Renato Amerini. Renato Amerini threads a neat ball through to Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.40
Cristiano Lanzaro flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Borgobello who takes it down. Samuele Borgobello shoots from 25 yards. Emanuele Dionisi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.15
Roma have made a substitution with Piet Van Der Sar replacing Alejandro Lazzarini .
78.25
Del Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
79.09
Sol Lawton surges forward with the ball. Sol Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
81.30
Sol Lawton flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Orlandini who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Orlandini shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.44
Cristiano Lanzaro hits a low pass to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini sees P. Gilberto Marangon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Marangon edges inside the box! Some good footwork from P. Gilberto Marangon provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emanuele Dionisi with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
89.35
Nuno Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Orlandini of Roma

Match Ratings