Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Sotgia.


0.00
Roma start the match!
10.45
Simion Dalakis flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Greco who takes it down. Arturo Greco lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tadashi Nakata had no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
14.05
Liam Joseph knocks the ball forward to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Abdelmalek Cobos picks a pass forward to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández powers a header at goal. Benjamin Souza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.56
Without breaking stride, Cristi Savu plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani makes a looping header on goal but Tadashi Nakata is on top of it.
21.53
Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Pane controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.30
Alioune Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane cuts inside the box! Alessandro Pane shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.17
Liam Joseph threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane makes a simple pass, allowing Hermanni Moisio to run into the box. Mark Bresciano barges into Hermanni Moisio. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.48
Garry Naysmith passes the ball forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Benjamin Souza. What a great pair of hands!
30.20
Liam Joseph threads the ball through to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.08
Mark Bresciano passes the ball forward to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt knocks the ball forward to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Alioune Castro barges into Dmitri Karpin. Penalty not given!!
33.26
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.21
Dragan Zilic flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt collects the pass. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Naysmith.
38.48
Abdelmalek Cobos threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Bresciano.
40.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.09
Liam Joseph takes the throw-in. Abdelmalek Cobos threads a neat ball through to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Alfonso Albonetti clumsily knocks into Dmitri Karpin. Alfonso Albonetti is shown the yellow card! Dmitri Karpin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Roma have changed their lineup with Davy Douglas replacing Hermanni Moisio and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
49.34
Liam Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.57
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Tadashi Nakata!
54.12
Liam Joseph knocks the ball forward to Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Benjamin Souza. Excellent save.
55.53
Mark Bresciano flicks a high pass forward. Simion Dalakis comfortably collects the pass. Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Tramezzani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Tramezzani lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
57.37
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt advances with the ball. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Tadashi Nakata. What a save!
65.15
Oscar Banuelos comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Pane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Pane runs off the knock.
66.38
Liam Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Benjamin Souza.
67.42
Liam Joseph takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alessandro Pane rockets a shot on goal but Benjamin Souza is on top of it.
77.41
Alfonso Albonetti passes the ball forward to Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph sees Alessandro Pane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Pane knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Douglas. Davy Douglas gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
79.42
Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Greco who brings the ball under control. Arturo Greco finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.41
Mark Bresciano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Tadashi Nakata. Excellent save.
87.32
Alioune Castro clumsily knocks into Arturo Greco. The referee brings Alioune Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Arturo Greco runs off the knock.
90.00
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt comes in with a late challenge on Abdelmalek Cobos. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt is warned by the referee! Abdelmalek Cobos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
26.7%
47.7%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dmitri Karpin of Sampdoria

Match Ratings