Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,886 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Brescia kick off and get the match underway!
10.01
Ferdinando Ferazzoli makes a probing pass to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino goes all the way! Enrico Savino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.07
Arnauld Corrent catches Arnauld Bressan on the ankles. Arnauld Corrent is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Bressan stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.17
Alessio Panucci makes a probing pass to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Grieco. Ivan Grieco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.09
Francesco Cupi kicks a strong pass forward to John Lua-Lua. John Lua-Lua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Breda. Franco Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matteo Marino.
22.48
Francesco Cupi passes the ball forward to Aniello Gelsi. Aniello Gelsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Banchelli. Mauricio Banchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Breda. Franco Breda rockets a shot on goal but Natale Di Salvatore is on top of it.
24.08
Gian Matteo Correa knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Corrent. Arnauld Corrent controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Breda. Franco Breda lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Banchelli. Mauricio Banchelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Natale Di Salvatore!
30.39
Arnauld Corrent knocks the ball forward to Franco Breda. Franco Breda makes a probing pass to Mauricio Banchelli but he's offside!
32.06
Mauricio Previtali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Amedeo Bernardini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.20
Elvis Iaquinta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessio Panucci. Alessio Panucci knocks the ball forward to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Bonfiglio. Enzo Bonfiglio flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.44
Mauricio Previtali kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Pinheiro.
39.33
Alessio Panucci hacks Arnauld Corrent from behind! The referee calls over Alessio Panucci and warns him to calm down! Arnauld Corrent carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.30
Ferdinando Ferazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino goes all the way! Enrico Savino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Brescia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roma's defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Roma kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Matteo Marino knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Ferazzoli. Ferdinando Ferazzoli makes a probing pass to Ivan Grieco. Ivan Grieco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amedeo Bernardini who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
Ferdinando Ferazzoli makes a probing pass to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino goes all the way! Enrico Savino tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
55.36
Gian Matteo Correa catches Enrico Savino on the ankles. Gian Matteo Correa is shown the yellow card! Enrico Savino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.19
Mauricio Previtali passes the ball forward to Enzo Bonfiglio. Enzo Bonfiglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Savino but the linesman indicates offside!
63.30
Arnauld Corrent knocks the ball forward to Franco Breda. Franco Breda lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Banchelli. Mauricio Banchelli powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Natale Di Salvatore had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
67.13
Arnauld Corrent sees a break and surges forward. Arnauld Corrent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.45
Mauricio Previtali kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.50
Corrado Zorzi knocks the ball forward to Franco Breda. Franco Breda goes all the way! Franco Breda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Natale Di Salvatore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.31
John Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Franco Breda. Franco Breda knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Banchelli. Mauricio Banchelli flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.26
Mauricio Banchelli barges into Arnauld Bressan. Mauricio Banchelli is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Bressan stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.56
Mauricio Previtali makes a simple pass to Ivan Grieco. Ivan Grieco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Savino. Enrico Savino shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Amedeo Bernardini easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Enrico Savino of Brescia

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.0547945205479 vs 47.945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 27.40%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 24.66%