Match Report


RomaRoma     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Dave WrightDave Wright Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Tadashi NakataT. Nakata80
G
1captain
G
85Alan RattinA. Rattin
Alfonso AlbonettiA. Albonetti78
D
2
D
79Gérard Jacques GossoG. Jacques Gosso
Leandro MontanoL. Montano74
D
3
D
75Diego CavalloD. Cavallo
Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith73
D
4
D
78Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
Tomek LatoT. Lato72
D
5
M
80Mattia GraffiediM. Graffiedi
Gunther TangheG. Tanghe90
M
captain6
M
76Maurizio ArgilliM. Argilli
Diaw MartinelliD. Martinelli67
M
7
M
79Zerbini RinaldiniZ. Rinaldini
Don MortonD. Morton73
M
8
M
76Walter PasqualinW. Pasqualin
Davy DouglasD. Douglas77
M
9
A
75Gialuca De GasperiG. De Gasperi
Eduardo PintoE. Pinto76
A
10
A
78Juan MillerJ. Miller
Hermanni MoisioH. Moisio71
A
11
A
79Didier MiézanD. Miézan
 
Martino LucentiM. Lucenti78
M
12
D
75Robbie DeaneR. Deane
Alessandro PaneA. Pane79
A
13
M
77Yevhen TerekhinY. Terekhin
Sandro PassoniS. Passoni81
A
14
A
67Tiziano Di VaioT. Di Vaio

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 19,157 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Tardioli.


0.00
Verona Hellas start the match!
2.55
Zerbini Rinaldini threads a neat ball through to Juan Miller. Juan Miller shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
4.42
Diaw Martinelli makes a probing pass to Davy Douglas. Davy Douglas shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
8.16
Leandro Montano passes the ball forward to Gunther Tanghe. Gunther Tanghe threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.58
Don Morton threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.43
Gunther Tanghe flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Pinto who takes it down. Eduardo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Leandro Montano flicks a high ball forward to Don Morton who takes it down. Don Morton sees Davy Douglas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davy Douglas shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.40
Gialuca De Gasperi barges into Alfonso Albonetti. The referee calls over Gialuca De Gasperi and warns him to calm down! Alfonso Albonetti runs off the knock.
18.36
Diaw Martinelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Moisio but the linesman indicates offside!
20.16
Zerbini Rinaldini comes in with a late challenge on Diaw Martinelli. The referee calls over Zerbini Rinaldini and shows him a yellow card! Diaw Martinelli runs off the knock.
21.24
Gunther Tanghe flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto shoots from long range. Alan Rattin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.06
Alfonso Albonetti barges into Gialuca De Gasperi. Alfonso Albonetti is shown the yellow card! Gialuca De Gasperi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
Diaw Martinelli decides to run forward with the ball. Diaw Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Douglas. With a superhuman jump, Davy Douglas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
33.27
Maurizio Argilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan runs straight at the defence! Didier Miézan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.43
Don Morton threads a neat ball through to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.36
Leandro Montano sees Gunther Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gunther Tanghe threads a neat ball through to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Alan Rattin. Excellent save.
38.55
Diaw Martinelli knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.08
Diaw Martinelli knocks the ball forward to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
Walter Pasqualin receives the ball from a throw-in from Maurizio Argilli. With great vision, Walter Pasqualin plays the ball forward to Juan Miller. Juan Miller shoots from 20 yards but Tadashi Nakata is on top of it.
42.26
Tomek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Martinelli. Diaw Martinelli surges forward with the ball. Diaw Martinelli plays a scrappy one-two with Davy Douglas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diaw Martinelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma have changed their lineup with Martino Lucenti replacing Gunther Tanghe. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
47.09
Maurizio Argilli sees Gialuca De Gasperi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gialuca De Gasperi finds some space and shoots from distance. Tadashi Nakata gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
49.12
Maurizio Argilli threads the ball through to Juan Miller. Juan Miller tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.08
Gérard Jacques Gosso flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Argilli controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Argilli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca De Gasperi. Gialuca De Gasperi shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
55.52
Mattia Graffiedi hits a low pass to Gialuca De Gasperi. Gialuca De Gasperi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
59.25
Maurizio Argilli threads a neat ball through to Gialuca De Gasperi. Gialuca De Gasperi shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.13
Ismael Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Pasqualin. Walter Pasqualin hits a low pass to Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.06
Ismael Ayaz sees Walter Pasqualin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Walter Pasqualin sees Didier Miézan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Didier Miézan runs straight at the defence! Didier Miézan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Tadashi Nakata manages to gather it easily.
66.35
Zerbini Rinaldini kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Miller. Juan Miller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Tadashi Nakata. Excellent save.
72.14
Zerbini Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Juan Miller controls it well on his chest. Juan Miller lofts in a cross ball towards Gialuca De Gasperi. Gialuca De Gasperi directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tadashi Nakata manages to keep it out.
73.46
Leandro Montano passes the ball forward to Diaw Martinelli. Diaw Martinelli sees Hermanni Moisio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hermanni Moisio knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
77.40
Maurizio Argilli receives the ball from a throw-in from Mattia Graffiedi. Maurizio Argilli flicks a high pass forward. Didier Miézan controls it well on his chest. Didier Miézan shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
78.14
Diaw Martinelli makes a simple pass to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.02
Don Morton flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Pinto who takes it down. Eduardo Pinto shoots from distance. Solid save from Alan Rattin.
89.48
Don Morton sees Eduardo Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Davy Douglas. Davy Douglas makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Verona Hellas
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
30.2%
43%
26.7%

Scorers
Hermanni Moisio 10
Davy Douglas 26
Diaw Martinelli 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diaw Martinelli of Roma

Match Ratings