Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Venezia. A crowd of 20,246 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off the first half!
4.45
0-0Juri Cerbone catches Donato Fissore on the ankles. The referee calls over Juri Cerbone and warns him to calm down! Donato Fissore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.05
0-0Donato Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
10.14
Jack Wevers catches Rocco R. Riccio on the ankles. Jack Wevers is given a warning by the referee! Rocco R. Riccio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.08
0-0Donato Caverzan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Giampietro De Luca!
16.57
Donato Caverzan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giampietro De Luca easily smothers it!
18.51
Stefano Nista passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio shoots from distance but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
30.46
Pierluigi Strada makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from outside the area but somehow Giampietro De Luca manages to keep it out.
36.51
0-0Pierluigi Strada threads the ball through to Billy Venema. Billy Venema makes a probing pass to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.58
0-0Pierluigi Strada hacks Simon Mccann from behind! Pierluigi Strada is shown the yellow card! Simon Mccann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.36
1-0Daniel J. Allback passes the ball forward to Billy Venema. Billy Venema makes a probing pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma get the second half underway!
47.06
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.51
Daniel J. Allback deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.10
Luca Argilli knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
54.44
Alberto Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.47
Orlando Lauret makes a probing pass to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan knocks the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore whips in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft powers a header at goal. Giampietro De Luca easily picks it out of the air!
60.06
Pierluigi Strada makes a simple pass to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan makes a probing pass to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.56
Donato Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.12
Jeremie Libbra takes it forward alone. Jeremie Libbra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from just inside the box. Giampietro De Luca easily smothers it.
69.54
Donato Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Giampietro De Luca manages to gather it comfortably.
72.29
Stefano Nista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Wevers.
73.17
Jeremie Libbra advances with the ball. Jeremie Libbra shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
87.48
Anselmo Fialdini makes a simple pass to Stefano Nista. Stefano Nista chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers
| Francis Scowcroft 42, 60 |