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 Chievo Verona. A crowd of 18,461 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off the first half!
2.59
0-0Giampaolo Santarelli makes a simple pass to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but Oliver Cziommer is on top of it.
3.32
0-0Alfonso Donati brings the ball forward. Alfonso Donati makes a simple pass to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
14.34
0-0Arturo Antonellini makes a simple pass to Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.51
Fabian N. Bonfiglio kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
28.36
1-0Walter Silenzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.54
Tommaso Pellicori knocks the ball forward to Luca Rinaldi. Luca Rinaldi decides to run forward with the ball. Luca Rinaldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
44.48
Arturo Del Vecchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
48.42
Darren Maddison knocks the ball forward to Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dayo Ponzo.
49.27
Fabian N. Bonfiglio kicks a strong pass forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.46
Arturo Antonellini passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Bonfiglio. Fabian N. Bonfiglio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.01
Paolo Atzeni chips the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.48
Walter Silenzi knocks the ball forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.19
Alfonso Donati flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Santarelli. Giampaolo Santarelli sees a break and surges forward. Giampaolo Santarelli knocks the ball forward to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.03
2-1Darren Maddison hacks Paolo Atzeni from behind! The referee calls over Darren Maddison and warns him to calm down! Paolo Atzeni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.58
2-1Giuliano Solimeno barges into Emanuele Morello. Giuliano Solimeno is shown the yellow card! Emanuele Morello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.47
Giampaolo Santarelli passes the ball forward to Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti knocks in a cross ball towards Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oliver Cziommer easily smothers it.
71.29
Walter Silenzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Manuele Rigoni.
72.10
Walter Silenzi makes a probing pass to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuele Rigoni who gathers it comfortably.
78.00
Arturo Del Vecchio threads the ball through to Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.03
Fabian N. Bonfiglio knocks the ball forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuele Rigoni who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
23.5%
48.1%
28.4%
Scorers