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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Pescara. A crowd of 19,414 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Tardioli.


0.00
Pescara kick off and get the match underway!
4.32
Alioune Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Davy Douglas who brings the ball under control. Davy Douglas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Loureiro.
8.23
Andy Mccall sees Matteo Morfeo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Morfeo plays a one-two with Giovanni Graffiedi and rushes in on goal... Matteo Morfeo takes a shot at goal. Tadashi Nakata gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
10.48
Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Davy Douglas collects the pass. Davy Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alessandro Pane!
14.35
Fredrik Greaves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Greaves finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
Matthias Augstein hits it upfield. Giovanni Graffiedi advances inside the box! Giovanni Graffiedi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Tadashi Nakata is on top of his game. Nice save!
22.28
Fabian N. Ruscitti flicks a high pass forward. Raul Baronchelli collects the pass. Raul Baronchelli shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.30
Alioune Castro picks a pass forward to Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos sees Hermanni Moisio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hermanni Moisio shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.57
Edoardo Esposito flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ruscitti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Fabian N. Ruscitti stretches the opposition's defence. Fabian N. Ruscitti makes a defence splitting pass to Raul Baronchelli. Some silky footwork from Raul Baronchelli provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.52
Fabian N. Ruscitti barges into Liam Joseph. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Joseph gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.28
Fabian N. Ruscitti sees Giovanni Graffiedi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Graffiedi plays a scrappy one-two with Raul Baronchelli and advances towards the goal... Giovanni Graffiedi shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.23
Edoardo Esposito chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Greaves. Fredrik Greaves sees Matteo Morfeo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Morfeo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomek Lato.
39.21
Alfonso Albonetti flicks a high pass forward. Liam Joseph collects the pass. Liam Joseph brings the ball forward. Liam Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.32
Andy Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Raul Baronchelli who brings the ball under control. Raul Baronchelli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.00
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Davy Douglas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davy Douglas knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jose Perez. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Matt McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Loureiro.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
47.57
Edoardo Esposito knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Greaves. Fredrik Greaves advances with the ball. Fredrik Greaves knocks the ball forward, putting Matteo Morfeo through on goal. Matteo Morfeo takes a shot at goal. Matteo Morfeo scores for Pescara!!
51.44
Edoardo Esposito launches a long ball forward into the other half. Giovanni Graffiedi plays a quick one-two with Matteo Morfeo and rushes in on goal... Giovanni Graffiedi takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.11
Liam Joseph clumsily knocks into Fredrik Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fredrik Greaves runs off the knock.
59.47
Matthias Augstein hacks Hermanni Moisio from behind! Matthias Augstein is warned by the referee! Hermanni Moisio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.28
Roma have made 2 substitutions with Gabriele Lupatelli replacing Davy Douglas and Martino Lucenti replacing Liam Joseph and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Pescara have made a substitution with Cristiano Cozzi replacing Fabian N. Ruscitti .
65.07
Edoardo Esposito catches Gabriele Lupatelli on the ankles. Edoardo Esposito is shown the yellow card! Gabriele Lupatelli runs off the knock.
66.29
Martino Lucenti sees a break and surges forward. Martino Lucenti lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.28
Raul Baronchelli catches Alfonso Albonetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfonso Albonetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.07
Martino Lucenti sees Alessandro Pane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Pane lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.55
Roma have made a substitution with Oscar Cas replacing Eduardo Pinto .
78.65
Martino Lucenti chips the ball to his team mate, Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
79.34
Edoardo Esposito comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Pane. Edoardo Esposito is warned by the referee! Alessandro Pane stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
Cristiano Cozzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Baronchelli. Raul Baronchelli rushes past Matt McNeill! Some silky footwork from Raul Baronchelli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
84.10
Abdelmalek Cobos flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Gabriele Lupatelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jose Perez smothers it!
90.00
Alfonso Albonetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelmalek Cobos. Abdelmalek Cobos hits a low pass to Oscar Cas. Oscar Cas lofts in a cross ball towards Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Pane of Roma

Match Ratings