Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Lecce. A crowd of 18,865 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Roma start the match!
2.18
Benjamín Valdés passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese goes all the way! Ljubisa Milanese cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.29
Dan Buscan advances with the ball. Dan Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
4.03
Dan Buscan hacks David Telfer from behind! The referee calls over Dan Buscan and shows him a yellow card! David Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.10
Rachid Zerhouni brings the ball forward. Rachid Zerhouni whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ljubisa Milanese!
18.04
David Telfer threads the ball through to Sebastiano Sesia. Sebastiano Sesia shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.17
Aladino Capecchi makes a probing pass to David Telfer. David Telfer takes it forward alone. David Telfer shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.04
Francelino Marcos Assunçao makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dan Buscan. Dan Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh goes all the way! Morten Høgh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Piet Kantelberg.
32.31
Ottavio Bellucci catches Datti Mohamed Lasalandra on the ankles. Ottavio Bellucci is given a warning by the referee! Datti Mohamed Lasalandra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.36
Dan Buscan flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Natali. Samuele Natali lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ljubisa Milanese!
39.25
Evans La Marca hacks Ljubisa Milanese from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ljubisa Milanese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.15
Benjamín Valdés chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.22
Francelino Marcos Assunçao passes the ball forward to Dan Buscan. Dan Buscan knocks the ball forward to Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh goes all the way! Morten Høgh shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Piet Kantelberg manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Ricardo Moreno knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Lasalandra. Datti Mohamed Lasalandra plays a perfect one-two with Sebastiano Sesia and rushes in on goal... Datti Mohamed Lasalandra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alassandro De Palma easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce kick off!
47.09
David Telfer catches Dan Buscan on the ankles. The referee calls over David Telfer and shows him a yellow card! Dan Buscan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.48
Evans La Marca flicks the ball to his team mate, David Telfer. David Telfer makes a probing pass to Mauricio Volpi. Mauricio Volpi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alassandro De Palma.
55.21
Evans Bosi hacks Benjamín Valdés from behind! Evans Bosi is shown the red card!! Benjamín Valdés stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.58
Francelino Marcos Assunçao flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Valdés. Benjamín Valdés makes a simple pass to Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.57
Dan Buscan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese goes all the way! Ljubisa Milanese tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.41
Evans La Marca catches Samuele Natali on the ankles. Evans La Marca is warned by the referee! Samuele Natali stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.36
Moreno Tentoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Sesia. Sebastiano Sesia shoots from outside the area but Alassandro De Palma is on top of it.
69.34
Francelino Marcos Assunçao knocks the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Valdés. Benjamín Valdés deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese flicks the ball with his head but Piet Kantelberg is on top of it.
71.22
Ottavio Bellucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Rachid Zerhouni. Rachid Zerhouni kicks a strong pass forward to Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese directs the ball goalwards with his head. Piet Kantelberg manages to gather it comfortably.
72.30
Rachid Zerhouni makes a probing pass to Samuele Natali. Samuele Natali goes all the way! Samuele Natali shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
73.54
Marek Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rachid Zerhouni. Rachid Zerhouni flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Natali. Samuele Natali shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.41
Dan Buscan takes it forward alone. Dan Buscan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.46
Ricardo Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Volpi. Mauricio Volpi shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.34
David Telfer makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Sesia. Sebastiano Sesia knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Volpi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Marek Pol makes a probing pass to Dan Buscan. Dan Buscan makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Milanese. Ljubisa Milanese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh shoots from just inside the box. Morten Høgh scores for Roma!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ljubisa Milanese of Roma
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
24.4%
46.7%
28.9%