Match Report
| Roma | Roma | | | Perugia | Perugia | ||||||||||||||||
| Dave Wright | Dave Wright | Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tadashi Nakata | T. Nakata | ![]() | 80 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 74 | ![]() | Vinicio E. Pastine | V. Pastine | |||||||||
| Alfonso Albonetti | A. Albonetti | ![]() | 79 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 78 | ![]() | Matthew Carlton | M. Carlton | |||||||||
| Alioune Castro | A. Castro | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 78 | ![]() | Fabian N. Mazzoli | F. Mazzoli | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 80 | ![]() | Tino Ross | T. Ross | |||||||||
| Tomek Lato | T. Lato | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 69 | ![]() | Christian Sala | C. Sala | |||||||||
| Abdelmalek Cobos | A. Cobos | ![]() | 81 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 80 | ![]() | Gianfranco Lamacchi | G. Lamacchi | |||||||||
| Liam Joseph | L. Joseph | ![]() | 83 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 85 | ![]() | Gabriel Tapia | G. Tapia | |||||||||
| Nicolás Hernández | N. Hernández | ![]() | 79 | A | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | A | 81 | ![]() | Mark Ruscitti | M. Ruscitti | |||||||||
| Davy Douglas | D. Douglas | ![]() | 77 | M | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 85 | ![]() | Leonardo Cervantes | L. Cervantes | |||||||||
| Alessandro Pane | A. Pane | ![]() | 79 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 84 | ![]() | Jean Bagnon | J. Bagnon | |||||||||
| Gabriele Lupatelli | G. Lupatelli | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 80 | ![]() | Hugo Paz | H. Paz | |||||||||
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| Matt McNeill | M. McNeill | ![]() | 70 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 77 | ![]() | Franco Crovari | F. Crovari | |||||||||
| Martino Lucenti | M. Lucenti | ![]() | 78 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 81 | ![]() | Rodolfo Ruotolo | R. Ruotolo | |||||||||
| Eduardo Pinto | E. Pinto | ![]() | 77 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Fabian Natale Zini | F. Zini | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Perugia. A crowd of 20,529 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cristiano Semioli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cristiano Semioli.
0.00
Roma kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
Gabriel Tapia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alioune Castro.
8.25
Alioune Castro hacks Hugo Paz from behind! Alioune Castro is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.42
Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Gabriele Lupatelli whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.20
Garry Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph surges forward with the ball. Liam Joseph plays a quick one-two with Davy Douglas and rushes in on goal... Liam Joseph tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
15.04
Fabian N. Mazzoli takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Christian Sala. Christian Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.18
Abdelmalek Cobos knocks the ball forward to Davy Douglas. Davy Douglas lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vinicio E. Pastine with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
32.37
Gabriel Tapia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
36.59
Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Pane who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.11
Fabian N. Mazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
40.52
Garry Naysmith makes a probing pass to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.51
Gabriel Tapia kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia have changed their lineup with Rodolfo Ruotolo replacing Mark Ruscitti and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Perugia kick off the second half!
48.12
Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes shoots from 20 yards but somehow Tadashi Nakata manages to keep it out.
54.28
Tino Ross pushes up the pitch. Tino Ross decides to run forward with the ball. Tino Ross knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
60.53
Alfonso Albonetti comes in with a high challenge, catching Hugo Paz with his studs. The referee motions to Alfonso Albonetti to come over. It's a red card!! Hugo Paz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.52
Liam Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Davy Douglas who takes it down. Davy Douglas lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alessandro Pane!
66.56
Without breaking stride, Alioune Castro plays the ball forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph threads the ball through to Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.42
Gabriel Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tadashi Nakata manages to gather it comfortably.
69.57
Alioune Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph hits a low pass to Davy Douglas. Davy Douglas runs straight at the defence! Davy Douglas rockets a shot on goal. Vinicio E. Pastine is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.03
Liam Joseph comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Lamacchi. The referee calls over Liam Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Gianfranco Lamacchi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.35
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.43
Liam Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tino Ross.
78.55
Alioune Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vinicio E. Pastine who gathers it comfortably.
79.15
Gabriele Lupatelli makes a simple pass to Liam Joseph. With imagination, Liam Joseph picks a pass forward to Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.41
Liam Joseph sees Davy Douglas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davy Douglas lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.16
Alioune Castro comes in with a late challenge on Jean Bagnon. Alioune Castro is given another warning by the referee! Jean Bagnon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Fabian N. Mazzoli makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi hits a low pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Naysmith.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%
Scorers
| Alessandro Pane 9, 64 Nicolás Hernández 22 Davy Douglas 70 | Mark Ruscitti 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Davy Douglas of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Nakata (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfonso Albonetti (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
| 3. | Alioune Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomek Lato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abdelmalek Cobos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Joseph (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Nicolás Hernández (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Davy Douglas (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Alessandro Pane (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Gabriele Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt McNeill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martino Lucenti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Pinto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vinicio E. Pastine (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthew Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian N. Mazzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tino Ross (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Lamacchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Tapia (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mark Ruscitti (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Leonardo Cervantes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Bagnon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Paz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Franco Crovari (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Ruotolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fabian Natale Zini (ATT) | 0 | |
















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