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 Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Roma and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Roma and Napoli are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Mariano Mora knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Wevers.
9.02
0-0Fabio Terrevoli makes a beautiful solo run. Fabio Terrevoli plays a perfect one-two with Bakary Zick and rushes in on goal... Fabio Terrevoli shoots from just inside the box but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
10.31
0-0Billy Venema knocks the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.42
Donato Caverzan knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.35
Donato Caverzan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from long range. Florian De Sole easily smothers it.
28.07
Orlando Lauret chips the ball to his team mate, Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.40
Jeremie Libbra knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Florian De Sole!
36.50
Pierluigi Strada brings the ball forward. Pierluigi Strada makes a probing pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Florian De Sole.
38.06
Pierluigi Strada sees a break and surges forward. Pierluigi Strada flicks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Varela.
39.47
0-0Daniel J. Allback flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful solo run. Jeremie Libbra makes a probing pass to Donato Fissore but he's offside!
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
49.34
Mitchell Jansen kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri knocks the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.45
Donato Caverzan knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
60.36
0-1Fabio Terrevoli makes a probing pass to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Mirco Firmani scores for Napoli!!
66.10
Mariano Mora decides to run forward with the ball. Mariano Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.36
Mariano Mora knocks the ball forward to Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.43
0-1Gennaro Vieri clumsily knocks into Jeremie Libbra. The referee calls over Gennaro Vieri and warns him to calm down! Jeremie Libbra runs off the knock.
73.40
Mariano Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Firmani. Mirco Firmani goes all the way! Mirco Firmani takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.26
Mariano Mora makes a probing pass to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick threads the ball through to Gianluca Cristiano but he's offside!
81.23
Gennaro Vieri makes a probing pass to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.40
Jeremie Libbra advances with the ball. Jeremie Libbra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.04
Mitchell Jansen passes the ball forward to Gennaro Vieri. Gennaro Vieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick goes all the way! Bakary Zick shoots from just inside the box. Jonathan Redknapp easily smothers it.
89.28
Billy Venema comes in with a late challenge on Mariano Mora. Billy Venema is warned by the referee! Mariano Mora runs off the knock.
90.00
Fabian Natale Maspero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Mora. Mariano Mora makes a probing pass to Bakary Zick. Bakary Zick whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Cristiano. Gianluca Cristiano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
30.2%
47.7%
22.1%
Scorers