Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Roma start the match!
4.03
0-0Mark Clemence knocks the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Strada.
12.37
1-0Fabrizio Sarli makes a probing pass to Trevor Lloyd. Trevor Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Döring. Martin Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.24
1-0Billy Venema controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.55
Fabrizio Sarli chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Isolini. Oberdan Isolini kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Döring. Martin Döring knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jack Wevers.
18.57
1-0Orlando Lauret hits it upfield. Donato Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Guy Bodart manages to gather it comfortably.
21.27
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.30
Jack Wevers knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Libbra. Jeremie Libbra kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.19
Jeremie Libbra makes a simple pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.40
Mark Giandebiaggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Clemence. Mark Clemence passes the ball forward to Quim Lima. Quim Lima whips in a cross ball towards Martin Döring. Martin Döring connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.34
Donato Caverzan takes it forward alone. Donato Caverzan shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.01
Mark Clemence knocks the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jonathan Redknapp.
40.47
Mark Clemence knocks the ball forward to Quim Lima. Quim Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jonathan Redknapp manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sampdoria kick off the second half!
48.07
Fabrizio Sarli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Clemence. Mark Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.54
Trevor Lloyd passes the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking makes a simple pass to Martin Döring. Martin Döring takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jonathan Redknapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.18
Roma are easily keeping Sampdoria at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.37
Fabrizio Sarli passes the ball forward to Mark Clemence. Mark Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jack Wevers.
69.28
Jeremie Libbra knocks the ball forward to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Guy Bodart!
71.45
Oberdan Isolini kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Lima. Quim Lima shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.09
Brett Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Isolini. Oberdan Isolini sees space and advances. Oberdan Isolini goes all the way! Oberdan Isolini tries a spectacular strike but somehow Jonathan Redknapp manages to keep it out.
77.30
2-0Mark Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Döring. Martin Döring knocks the ball forward to Eddie Brooking but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.36
Trevor Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Döring. Martin Döring shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.11
Donato Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore plays a perfect one-two with Francis Scowcroft and rushes in on goal... Donato Fissore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Donato Fissore scores for Roma!!
90.00
2-1Jeremie Libbra clumsily knocks into Mark Clemence. The referee calls over Jeremie Libbra and warns him to calm down! Mark Clemence runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
24.3%
42.9%
32.9%
Scorers