Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 20,824 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina start the match!
2.13
0-0Ron Latuheru picks a pass forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Soufiane Madar. Soufiane Madar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
4.09
0-0Oberdan Zanoncelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.11
Rodrigo Pinheiro takes it forward alone. With vision, Rodrigo Pinheiro laces a through ball forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Montero.
10.30
Sylvain Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Sylvain Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Pinheiro.
12.09
1-0Soufiane Madar passes the ball forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.32
Stefan Rummenigge runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.05
1-1Ivan Montero knocks the ball forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Agliardi controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Agliardi plays a one-two with Luis Barbosa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gianfranco Agliardi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.25
Benoit Falsini sees Sylvain Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sylvain Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier Giovanni Baiano.
26.15
Without breaking stride, Gianfranco Agliardi plays the ball forward to Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Pinheiro.
30.46
1-1Rodrigo Pinheiro threads the ball through to Soufiane Madar. Soufiane Madar threads the ball through to Rosario Pasqualin. Rosario Pasqualin cuts inside the box! Bakary Ouindi comes in with a late challenge on Rosario Pasqualin. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.39
1-1Sol Moore hacks Nuno Alves from behind! The referee calls over Sol Moore and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.10
Sol Moore threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinheiro. Rodrigo Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
38.34
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Roma kicking off!
47.04
Stefan Rummenigge barges into Marco Sibilano. Stefan Rummenigge is shown the yellow card! Marco Sibilano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.48
Ivan Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi makes a probing pass to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.53
Gianfranco Agliardi flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Stefan Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Bernard Wome!
54.33
2-1Marco Sibilano passes the ball forward to Kelvin Burbage. Kelvin Burbage cuts inside the box! Kelvin Burbage side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball is deflected off Stefan Rummenigge and goes out of play.
55.38
2-1Corner kick to Roma. Soufiane Madar chips it out wide. Rosario Pasqualin takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
61.16
Rodrigo Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Soufiane Madar. Soufiane Madar knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano plays a one-two with Julian Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Marco Sibilano comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Aaron Hibbs with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
69.28
3-1Marco Sibilano comes in with a late challenge on Benoit Falsini. Marco Sibilano is warned by the referee! Benoit Falsini stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Ron Latuheru plays the ball forward to Soufiane Madar. With vision, Soufiane Madar plays the ball forward to Kelvin Burbage. Kelvin Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.43
Nuno Alves flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Rummenigge. Stefan Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.43
3-2Fiorentina have made 2 substitutions with Wilco Schultz replacing Luis Barbosa and Rui Antunes replacing Gianfranco Agliardi .
78.37
Ron Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Sibilano passes the ball forward to Sandro Carnasciali. Sandro Carnasciali shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
79.19
Sylvain Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Antunes. Rui Antunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Rodrigo Pinheiro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.51
Sylvain Fernandez takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Sylvain Fernandez plays the ball forward to Rui Antunes who has made a great run into the box. Rui Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Bernard Wome has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.25
Rui Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sol Moore.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Julian Ramirez 12, 38 Marco Sibilano 61 | Oberdan Zanoncelli 18 Stefan Rummenigge 75 Rui Antunes 84 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bernard Wome (GK)
6
2. Sol Moore (DEF)
5
3. Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
7
4. Ron Latuheru (DEF)
6
5. Pier Giovanni Baiano (DEF)
6
6. Soufiane Madar (MID)
7
7. Marco Sibilano (MID)
8
8. Kelvin Burbage (ATT)
6
9. Rosario Pasqualin (ATT)
6
10. Julian Ramirez (ATT)
9
11. Sandro Carnasciali (ATT)
6
12. Thomas Hanappi (MID)
0
13. Martin Servidei (MID)
0
14. Ruggiero Martino (MID)
0
1. Aaron Hibbs (GK)
6
2. Benoit Falsini (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Montero (DEF)
6
4. Bakary Ouindi (DEF)
6
5. Louis Timmer (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Rummenigge (MID)
8
7. Gianfranco Agliardi (MID)
6
8. Nuno Alves (MID)
6
9. Oberdan Zanoncelli (ATT)
7
10. Sylvain Fernandez (ATT)
8
11. Luis Barbosa (ATT)
6
12. Wilco Schultz (ATT)
6
13. Rui Antunes (MID)
7
14. Francisco Faria (MID)
0