Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
0.00
0-0Cagliari kick off!
8.29
0-0Thijs Hupkes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
9.21
0-0Jamie Midgley sees Amedeo Lupatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amedeo Lupatelli kicks a strong pass forward to Cataldo Cesaretti but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.42
0-0Jamie Midgley sees space and advances. Jamie Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Crucet.
16.21
0-0Corner kick to Roma. Amedeo Lupatelli plays it to the far post. Cataldo Cesaretti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
20.03
Thijs Hupkes knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti threads the ball through to Fabian N. Ponzo but he's offside!
26.59
Jamie Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Jamie Midgley shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.59
Thijs Hupkes makes a simple pass to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.44
0-0Jose E. Pancaro comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Upson. The referee calls over Jose E. Pancaro and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Upson runs off the knock.
34.44
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.49
0-0Cataldo Cesaretti clumsily knocks into Henk Van Gobbel. The referee calls over Cataldo Cesaretti and warns him to calm down! Henk Van Gobbel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.48
0-0Gianluca Siroti hacks Carlos Lozano from behind! Gianluca Siroti is shown the yellow card! Carlos Lozano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.09
Terry Ball makes a simple pass to Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paquito Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.45
Jose E. Pancaro sees space and advances. Jose E. Pancaro finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Henk Van Gobbel barges into Amedeo Lupatelli. Henk Van Gobbel is given a warning by the referee! Amedeo Lupatelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roma kick off!
49.29
Jose E. Pancaro threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yves-A. Crucet manages to gather it.
54.34
Raul Campolonghi flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Midgley collects the pass. Jamie Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Yves-A. Crucet keeps it out!
57.50
Maurits Jacobs flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Santos who takes it down. Gabriel Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. Tommaso Doni gets down and covers it.
60.15
0-0Roma have made a substitution with Ellery Koning replacing Jamie Midgley .Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Erwin Van Ede replacing Maurits Jacobs and Michel Frijters replacing Gary Gallacher .
65.22
Paquito Costa makes a probing pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
66.48
0-1Mustapha Machlas threads the ball through to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tommaso Doni with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
69.00
Gianluca Siroti passes the ball forward to Jose E. Pancaro. Jose E. Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Lupatelli controls it well on his chest. Amedeo Lupatelli shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
72.24
Thijs Hupkes hacks Mustapha Machlas from behind! The referee calls over Thijs Hupkes and shows him a yellow card! Mustapha Machlas stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.42
Gianluca Siroti makes a probing pass to Thijs Hupkes. Thijs Hupkes threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.42
Cagliari have made a substitution with Ruben Quaresma replacing Andrez Vignaroli .
84.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Henk Van Gobbel plays the ball forward to Gavin Upson. Gavin Upson passes the ball forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos shoots from 25 yards. Tommaso Doni gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.53
Carmine Belleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Pancaro. Jose E. Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Lupatelli makes a pass forward but Fabian N. Ponzo is yards offside!
90.00
Jose E. Pancaro kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli plays a one-two with Cataldo Cesaretti and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Amedeo Lupatelli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Amedeo Lupatelli 75, 90 | Michel Frijters 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tommaso Doni (GK)
6
2. Carmine Belleri (DEF)
6
3. Raul Campolonghi (DEF)
6
4. Gianluca Siroti (DEF)
5
5. Matjaz Bianchi (DEF)
6
6. Jose E. Pancaro (MID)
6
7. Jamie Midgley (MID)
7
8. Thijs Hupkes (MID)
6
9. Amedeo Lupatelli (ATT)
9
10. Cataldo Cesaretti (ATT)
6
11. Fabian N. Ponzo (ATT)
6
12. Jose Sanz (MID)
0
13. Ellery Koning (ATT)
6
14. Elvis Sesia (GK)
0
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
7
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
7
3. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
6
6. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
6
7. Paquito Costa (MID)
6
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
6
9. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
7
11. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
6
12. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
13. Erwin Van Ede (MID)
6
14. Michel Frijters (ATT)
7