Match Report
| Roma | Roma |  |  | Sampdoria | Sampdoria | ||||||||||||||||
| Brennon Thomas | Brennon Thomas | David Casey | David Casey | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Redknapp | J. Redknapp |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Guy Bodart | G. Bodart | |||||||||
| Daniel J. Allback | D. Allback |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 80 |  | Anthony Asara | A. Asara | |||||||||
| Pierluigi Strada | P. Strada |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 |  | Fabian Lugo | F. Lugo | |||||||||
| Orlando Lauret | O. Lauret |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Brett Jones | B. Jones | |||||||||
| Jack Wevers | J. Wevers |  | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 79 | | Mark Fuser | M. Fuser | |||||||||
| Donato Caverzan | D. Caverzan | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Mark Clemence | M. Clemence | |||||||||
| Billy Venema | B. Venema | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Trevor Lloyd | T. Lloyd | |||||||||
| Jeremie Libbra | J. Libbra | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 |  | George Noica | G. Noica | |||||||||
| Girolamo Flachi | G. Flachi | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Eddie Brooking | E. Brooking | |||||||||
| Francis Scowcroft | F. Scowcroft | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Moustapha Chippo | M. Chippo | |||||||||
| Donato Fissore | D. Fissore | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Martin Döring | M. Döring | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Sampdoria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Jeremie Libbra kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore whips in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft powers a header at goal. Guy Bodart easily picks it out of the air!
3.41
0-0Orlando Lauret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.02
Donato Caverzan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
10.49
0-0George Noica makes a simple pass to Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.43
Anthony Asara flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Clemence. Mark Clemence makes a probing pass to Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
14.35
Orlando Lauret kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra threads the ball through to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.44
Trevor Lloyd brings the ball forward. Trevor Lloyd plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Brooking and rushes in on goal... Trevor Lloyd shoots from just inside the box but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
30.21
0-1Brett Jones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Noica. George Noica knocks the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Döring. Martin Döring cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.42
Brett Jones makes a simple pass to Trevor Lloyd. Trevor Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo goes all the way! Moustapha Chippo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.02
Mark Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
44.08
Donato Caverzan sees space and advances. Donato Caverzan knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft directs the ball goalwards with his head. Guy Bodart easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sampdoria start the second half!
47.45
Jack Wevers sees space and advances. Jack Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.56
Trevor Lloyd sees space and advances. Trevor Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking flicks the ball with his head. Jonathan Redknapp easily picks it out of the air!
59.44
Orlando Lauret sees a break and surges forward. Orlando Lauret knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
60.20
Anthony Asara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lloyd. Trevor Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Döring. Martin Döring knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
71.31
Trevor Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Döring. Martin Döring is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp manages to gather it comfortably.
72.24
Mark Clemence knocks the ball forward to Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Allback.
73.07
0-1Moustapha Chippo catches Pierluigi Strada on the ankles. Moustapha Chippo is shown the yellow card! Pierluigi Strada runs off the knock.
85.20
Fabian Lugo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Clemence. Mark Clemence threads the ball through to Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jonathan Redknapp manages to keep it out.
87.58
Orlando Lauret takes it forward alone. Orlando Lauret passes the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
89.20
Orlando Lauret decides to run forward with the ball. Orlando Lauret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guy Bodart who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
36.5%
38.8%
24.7%
Scorers