Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Reggina. A crowd of 19,407 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Roma get the match underway!
2.15
1-0Dayo Ponzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro plays a perfect one-two with Giuliano Solimeno and rushes in on goal... Pierluigi Pellizzaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.08
1-0Reggina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roma's defence.
16.55
1-0Dayo Ponzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno plays a perfect one-two with Pierluigi Pellizzaro and rushes in on goal... Giuliano Solimeno tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
18.17
1-0Walter Silenzi chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Nista easily smothers it!
20.02
1-0Paolo Atzeni makes a simple pass to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juri Guerra.
24.05
Paolo Atzeni knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.57
Fabian N. Bonfiglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.17
Umberto Festa hits it upfield. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicol˜ Bonomi.
40.21
1-0Fabian N. Bonfiglio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno but the linesman indicates offside!
44.02
Walter Silenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
1-0Walter Silenzi comes in with a late challenge on Wout Leiwakabessy. Walter Silenzi is given a warning by the referee! Wout Leiwakabessy stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Reggina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roma's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Nicol˜ Bonomi flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Deflorio. Armando Deflorio makes a simple pass to Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tobias Schramm scores for Reggina!!
51.41
Nicola Croce makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola Croce whips in a cross ball towards Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oliver Cziommer manages to gather it comfortably.
57.28
1-1Pierluigi Pellizzaro catches Mariano Garavelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Pierluigi Pellizzaro and shows him a yellow card! Mariano Garavelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.55
Arturo Antonellini makes a simple pass to Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alessandro Nista easily picks it out of the air!
60.32
Gianluca Grabbi makes a probing pass to Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dayo Ponzo.
63.50
Walter Silenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan goes all the way! Scott Sullivan rockets a shot on goal. Alessandro Nista easily smothers it.
65.46
Arturo Antonellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Pinna.
66.21
Dayo Ponzo makes a simple pass to Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni takes it forward alone. Paolo Atzeni finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.06
Fabian N. Bonfiglio threads the ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alessandro Nista had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
75.27
Paolo Atzeni sees space and advances. Paolo Atzeni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Nista who gathers it comfortably.
77.30
Mariano Garavelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wout Leiwakabessy. Wout Leiwakabessy brings the ball forward. Wout Leiwakabessy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulio Di Giuliantonio.
78.23
Umberto Festa kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi advances with the ball. Walter Silenzi lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan heads the ball goalwards but Alessandro Nista is on top of it.
83.18
Armando Deflorio makes a probing pass to Tobias Schramm. Tobias Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dayo Ponzo.
84.22
Fabian N. Bonfiglio passes the ball forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alessandro Nista easily picks it out of the air!
87.38
Dayo Ponzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Pellizzaro. Pierluigi Pellizzaro whips in a cross ball towards Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan heads the ball goalwards. Alessandro Nista manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.6%
40.4%
Play Area
24.7%
44.9%
30.3%
Scorers
| Pierluigi Pellizzaro 2, 72 | Tobias Schramm 47 |