Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to Roma. A crowd of 20,820 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Atalanta and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Atalanta and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
2.42
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.38
0-1Eric Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.14
Donato Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.31
0-2Billy Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.41
Orlando Lauret knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Zimmermann. Eric Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Bulent who gathers it comfortably.
22.23
Billy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francis Scowcroft!
26.44
0-3Sebastian Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raphael Wolf. Raphael Wolf chips the ball to his team mate, Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jonathan Redknapp.
33.04
Daniel J. Allback makes a simple pass to Billy Venema. Billy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yurtcan Bulent manages to gather it comfortably.
39.29
0-3Oluwashegun Lawal clumsily knocks into Orlando Lauret. The referee calls over Oluwashegun Lawal and shows him a yellow card! Orlando Lauret runs off the knock.
40.31
Raphael Wolf sees a break and surges forward. Raphael Wolf plays a perfect one-two with Riad Bourakba and rushes in on goal... Raphael Wolf shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Raphael Wolf scores for Atalanta!!
44.20
Billy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore goes all the way! Donato Fissore shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Bulent easily smothers it!
45.00
Bernard Job makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Lawal. Oluwashegun Lawal knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Redknapp is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
47.50
2-3Billy Venema makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Venema sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.58
Jack Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Venema. Billy Venema threads the ball through to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
49.02
Simon Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Simon Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.06
2-3Oluwashegun Lawal barges into Pierluigi Strada. Oluwashegun Lawal is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Pierluigi Strada runs off the knock.
54.53
Billy Venema threads the ball through to Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
55.05
Billy Venema passes the ball forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.02
Raphael Wolf advances with the ball. Raphael Wolf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.57
Donato Caverzan knocks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi plays a perfect one-two with Donato Fissore and rushes in on goal... Girolamo Flachi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
71.22
Kevin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Redknapp who gathers it comfortably.
79.18
Kevin Johnstone brings the ball forward. Kevin Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba tries a spectacular strike. Riad Bourakba scores for Atalanta!!
84.39
Raphael Wolf flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Campos. Carlos Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Girolamo Flachi catches Simon Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee calls over Girolamo Flachi and shows him a yellow card! Simon Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.39
Billy Venema catches Raphael Wolf on the ankles. Billy Venema is shown the yellow card! Raphael Wolf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
30%
44.3%
25.7%
Scorers