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 Genoa. A crowd of 19,797 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Roma and Genoa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Roma and Genoa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Genoa get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Orlando Lauret deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi whips in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
6.06
Pierluigi Strada knocks the ball forward to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan knocks the ball forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft plays a perfect one-two with Girolamo Flachi and rushes in on goal... Francis Scowcroft shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.39
0-0Nicola C. Gazzoli decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola C. Gazzoli threads the ball through to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.02
Orlando Lauret brings the ball forward. Orlando Lauret chips the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Sullo who gathers it comfortably.
10.17
0-0Nicola C. Gazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Jörgensen. Gabriele Jörgensen kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Scholz. Kai Scholz heads the ball goalwards. Jonathan Redknapp manages to gather it comfortably.
12.12
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.34
Pierluigi Strada knocks the ball forward to Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra threads the ball through to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.36
0-0Gabriele Jörgensen clumsily knocks into Jeremie Libbra. Gabriele Jörgensen is warned by the referee! Jeremie Libbra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.06
Billy Venema passes the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.32
Jeremie Libbra makes a simple pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.39
Jack Wevers knocks the ball forward to Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra sees space and advances. Jeremie Libbra shoots from long range but Andre Sullo is on top of it.
28.50
Gabriele Jörgensen sees a break and surges forward. Gabriele Jörgensen plays a perfect one-two with Arno Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Gabriele Jörgensen rockets a shot on goal but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
32.52
Samuele Tamburini surges forward with the ball. Samuele Tamburini chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Lauret.
34.03
Ivan Pastor passes the ball forward to Kai Scholz. Kai Scholz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Wevers.
40.31
Gabriele Jörgensen catches Jeremie Libbra on the ankles. Gabriele Jörgensen is shown the yellow card! Jeremie Libbra is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
45.00
Donato Caverzan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Roma start the second half!
51.51
1-0Donato Caverzan passes the ball forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.34
1-0Ivan Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Scholz but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.35
Roma are easily keeping Genoa at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.52
Ivan Pastor brings the ball forward. Ivan Pastor shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.43
Federico Filippi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Neudecker but he's offside!
72.36
Daniel J. Allback controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Sullo who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Andrez Baggio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Scholz. Kai Scholz tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jonathan Redknapp!
83.15
Orlando Lauret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.17
Orlando Lauret makes a probing pass to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Gazzoli.
85.28
Ivan Pastor threads the ball through to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
89.17
Gabriele Jörgensen makes a probing pass to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez threads the ball through to Kai Scholz but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31%
46%
23%
Scorers