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 Udinese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Roma and Udinese are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
2.48
Ighli Simic decides to run forward with the ball. Ighli Simic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Biancarelli but he's offside!
4.49
Jack Wevers passes the ball forward to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan makes a simple pass to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Marek Wilimowski had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
9.57
Muzzy Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira makes a probing pass to Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jonathan Redknapp!
10.18
Francisco Hacembruch Montes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jonathan Redknapp!
12.31
Billy Venema makes a probing pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from 25 yards. Marek Wilimowski easily smothers it.
15.49
Billy Venema flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore plays a perfect one-two with Girolamo Flachi and rushes in on goal... Donato Fissore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.24
Diogo Teixeira hacks Billy Venema from behind! Diogo Teixeira is warned by the referee! Billy Venema hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.16
Francisco Hacembruch Montes takes it forward alone. Francisco Hacembruch Montes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel J. Allback.
32.21
Billy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marek Wilimowski who gathers it comfortably.
34.05
Donato Caverzan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Battistini.
36.23
Orlando Lauret barges into Nicholas Biancarelli. The referee calls over Orlando Lauret and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Biancarelli runs off the knock.
38.44
Francis Scowcroft catches Viktor Eder on the ankles. Francis Scowcroft is warned by the referee! Viktor Eder runs off the knock.
39.42
Ighli Simic chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jonathan Redknapp.
44.52
Diogo Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Viktor Eder threads the ball through to Ighli Simic. Ighli Simic knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierluigi Strada.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese get the second half underway!
48.40
Pierluigi Strada passes the ball forward to Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marek Wilimowski easily picks it out of the air!
49.12
Billy Venema sees space and advances. Billy Venema knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.21
Viktor Eder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira makes a probing pass to Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jonathan Redknapp manages to gather it comfortably.
61.57
Donato Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Marek Wilimowski!
63.32
Francisco Hacembruch Montes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.37
Billy Venema makes a probing pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards. Marek Wilimowski easily picks it out of the air!
66.20
Kubilay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.08
Francisco Hacembruch Montes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli goes all the way! Nicholas Biancarelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jonathan Redknapp is on top of it.
75.35
Diogo Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.51
Donato Caverzan barges into Francisco Hacembruch Montes. Donato Caverzan is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Hacembruch Montes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.42
Diogo Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero plays a perfect one-two with Nicholas Biancarelli and rushes in on goal... Oscar Cordero tries a spectacular strike. Oscar Cordero scores for Udinese!!
81.53
Diogo Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli powers a header at goal. Jonathan Redknapp easily picks it out of the air!
83.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.31
Kubilay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira threads the ball through to Nicholas Biancarelli. Nicholas Biancarelli threads the ball through to Oscar Cordero but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Cordero of Udinese
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
34.1%
44%
22%