Match Report


LecceLecce     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Se Ri Se Ri
Eugenio ZenoniE. Zenoni65
G
1
G
62Graziano BertiG. Berti
Vito MainiV. Maini71
D
2
D
61Ian HulmeI. Hulme
Paolo Lo GattoP. Lo Gatto62
D
captain3captain
D
65Pier G. MaccaroneP. Maccarone
Duccio LombardiD. Lombardi60
D
4
D
57Kewullay DilisoK. Diliso
Corrado ZanuttaC. Zanutta72
M
5
D
66Adolfo GarciaA. Garcia
Niccolo HapgoodN. Hapgood71
M
6
M
67Davide ContehD. Conteh
Liam RichardsL. Richards71
M
7
M
67Clive LawrenceC. Lawrence
Daniel OliverD. Oliver68
M
8
M
68Martin GhirardelloM. Ghirardello
Christian OttofaroC. Ottofaro73
A
9
A
64Rocco R. VialiR. Viali
Craig BoothC. Booth72
A
10
A
56Paolo MuzziP. Muzzi
Roberto SassanelliR. Sassanelli66
A
11
A
67Mariano OliveM. Olive
 
Saul MarcoliniS. Marcolini65
A
12
M
54Carl SeamanC. Seaman
Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke63
A
13
D
42Valentino CorsiV. Corsi
Norman HenryN. Henry61
M
14
A
57Vittorio FestaV. Festa

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Freund.


0.00
Roma kick off and get the match underway!
2.08
Niccolo Hapgood knocks the ball forward to Craig Booth. Craig Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Graziano Berti is on top of it.
4.17
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sassanelli collects the pass. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Garcia.
8.45
Vito Maini kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta makes a probing pass to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.30
Martin Ghirardello flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Viali. Rocco R. Viali fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.14
Daniel Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth shoots from long range. Graziano Berti comfortably gets down and covers it.
18.51
Martin Ghirardello flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Olive. Mariano Olive shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
20.11
Vito Maini brings the ball forward. Vito Maini threads a neat ball through to Craig Booth. Craig Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Craig Booth scores for Lecce!!
24.25
Clive Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi plays a quick one-two with Rocco R. Viali and rushes in on goal... Paolo Muzzi shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.57
Paolo Lo Gatto decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Lo Gatto flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kewullay Diliso.
30.19
Christian Ottofaro catches Kewullay Diliso on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Ottofaro and shows him a yellow card! Kewullay Diliso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.35
Davide Conteh barges into Daniel Oliver. The referee calls over Davide Conteh and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.47
Paolo Lo Gatto sees Corrado Zanutta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corrado Zanutta advances with the ball. Corrado Zanutta shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Graziano Berti!
34.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Richards laces a through ball forward to Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graziano Berti who gathers it comfortably.
36.30
Lecce are in full control of this game.
38.19
Niccolo Hapgood barges into Clive Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Lawrence runs off the knock.
39.12
Clive Lawrence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clive Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Viali. Rocco R. Viali heads the ball goalwards. Eugenio Zenoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.37
Ian Hulme kicks a strong pass forward to Davide Conteh. Davide Conteh knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi plays a scrappy one-two with Mariano Olive and advances towards the goal... Paolo Muzzi shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Eugenio Zenoni!
44.43
Daniel Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Pier G. Maccarone.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Liam Richards kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mariano Olive reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Lecce kick off!
47.30
Vito Maini advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Vito Maini stretches the opposition's defence. Vito Maini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kewullay Diliso.
48.07
Liam Richards makes a simple pass to Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graziano Berti who gathers it comfortably.
51.24
With a delightful solo run, Corrado Zanutta stretches the opposition's defence. Corrado Zanutta lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adolfo Garcia steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.13
Vito Maini sees Niccolo Hapgood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.13
Daniel Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks the ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.20
Liam Richards laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.11
Corrado Zanutta plays the ball forward to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Garcia.
72.48
Without breaking stride, Paolo Lo Gatto plays the ball forward to Liam Richards. Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward to Craig Booth who brings the ball neatly under control. Craig Booth whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro makes a deft header. The ball comes off Pier G. Maccarone and the loose ball is cleared up field.
83.11
Vito Maini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta knocks the ball forward to Craig Booth. Craig Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.58
Vito Maini plays the ball forward to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kewullay Diliso.
90.00
Liam Richards catches Davide Conteh on the ankles. The referee calls over Liam Richards and shows him a yellow card! Davide Conteh runs off the knock.
90.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lecce

Roma
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.8%
32.2%
Play Area
23%
46%
31%

Scorers
Craig Booth 8, 20
Rocco R. Viali 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Booth of Lecce

Match Ratings
1.Eugenio Zenoni (GK)
6
2.Vito Maini (DEF)
8
3.Paolo Lo Gatto (DEF)
7
4.Duccio Lombardi (DEF)
6
5.Corrado Zanutta (MID)
7
6.Niccolo Hapgood (MID)yellow card
5
7.Liam Richards (MID)yellow card
7
8.Daniel Oliver (MID)
6
9.Christian Ottofaro (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Craig Booth (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Roberto Sassanelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Saul Marcolini (ATT)
0
13.Philipp Köpke (ATT)
0
14.Norman Henry (MID)
0

1.Graziano Berti (GK)
7
2.Ian Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Pier G. Maccarone (DEF)
6
4.Kewullay Diliso (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Garcia (DEF)
6
6.Davide Conteh (MID)yellow card
5
7.Clive Lawrence (MID)
6
8.Martin Ghirardello (MID)
6
9.Rocco R. Viali (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Paolo Muzzi (ATT)
7
11.Mariano Olive (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Seaman (MID)
0
13.Valentino Corsi (DEF)
0
14.Vittorio Festa (ATT)
0