Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Empoli. A crowd of 17,828 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Gianmatteo Bellucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Strada.
3.05
0-0Massimo Pellissier threads the ball through to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Carrasco!
8.57
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.22
Donato Caverzan makes a probing pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Bravo.
10.39
0-0Eddy Barzagli kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino goes all the way! Ljubisa Montervino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.16
Massimo Pellissier makes a probing pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.36
Gianmatteo Bellucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.11
0-1Mattia Sciaccaluga makes a probing pass to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino goes all the way! Ljubisa Montervino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ljubisa Montervino!
27.48
Empoli are easily keeping Roma at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.49
Donato Caverzan surges forward with the ball. Donato Caverzan shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.02
0-1Giulio Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Bellucci. Gianmatteo Bellucci makes a probing pass to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino threads the ball through to Mario Miceli but he's offside!
38.48
Gianmatteo Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Strada.
42.03
Massimo Pellissier knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oscar Carrasco.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Empoli kick off the second half!
47.15
Massimo Pellissier brings the ball forward. Massimo Pellissier goes all the way! Massimo Pellissier tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Carrasco easily smothers it!
48.13
Mattia Sciaccaluga chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denny Cornelisse.
49.35
Torsten Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulio Sibilano.
53.19
Gianmatteo Bellucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino whips in a cross ball towards Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli heads the ball goalwards. Andy Ferguson easily picks it out of the air!
54.51
Mattia Sciaccaluga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denny Cornelisse.
57.23
0-1Denny Cornelisse catches Jonathan Ferron on the ankles. The referee calls over Denny Cornelisse and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Ferron carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.28
Eddy Barzagli passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.12
Torsten Thielemann passes the ball forward to Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.16
Gianmatteo Bellucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Ferron. Jonathan Ferron plays a perfect one-two with Ljubisa Montervino and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Ferron shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.42
Antonio Circati flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Bellucci. Gianmatteo Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino plays a perfect one-two with Mario Miceli and rushes in on goal... Ljubisa Montervino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.48
Donato Caverzan makes a probing pass to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.45
Massimo Pellissier sees space and advances. Massimo Pellissier shoots from 25 yards but somehow Oscar Carrasco manages to keep it out.
87.39
Mattia Sciaccaluga kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Montervino. Ljubisa Montervino knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Miceli. Mario Miceli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
89.34
Mattia Sciaccaluga decides to run forward with the ball. Mattia Sciaccaluga shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
25.6%
44.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Ljubisa Montervino 18, 75 |