Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,323 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
0.00
0-0Roma kick off and get the first half underway!
4.57
0-0Ottavio De Patre flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Delgado who takes it down. Marcos Delgado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Nascimento.
8.55
0-0Alec Souness makes a simple pass to Brian Blake. Brian Blake advances with the ball. Brian Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Delgado but the linesman indicates offside!
9.05
With imagination, Maurizio Panarelli plays the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Nascimento.
18.56
0-1Tiziano Caverzan threads the ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Caverzan!
24.16
0-1Donato Bellotto barges into Andres Vazquez. Donato Bellotto is given a warning by the referee! Andres Vazquez runs off the knock.
24.16
0-1Free kick to Roma just outside the area...
25.55
Andres Vazquez takes a slow run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
26.17
0-1Renzo Tricarico flicks a high pass forward. Benito Dionigi collects the pass. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. With a superhuman jump, Andres Vazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
33.24
0-1Andre Nesta passes the ball forward to Marco Sibilano. Showing fabulous composure, Marco Sibilano plays the ball forward to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi makes a convincing header. Bernard Assati didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.44
Ottavio De Patre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Garcia. Alfredo Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.47
Gabriel Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Ciro Dundjerski. Ciro Dundjerski makes a probing pass to Ottavio De Patre. Ottavio De Patre knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Garcia. Alfredo Garcia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
47.29
Andre Nesta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan brings the ball forward. Tiziano Caverzan lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
48.54
Ricardo Nascimento pushes up the pitch. Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Andres Vazquez controls it well on his chest. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bernard Assati who gathers it comfortably.
53.43
Gregory Abbas knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
57.49
Donato Bellotto flicks a high pass forward. Brian Blake collects the pass. Brian Blake hits a low pass to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.06
Tiziano Caverzan plays the ball forward to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez but the linesman indicates offside!
63.27
0-1Tiziano Caverzan hits a low pass to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Gabriel Hernandez hacks Benito Dionigi from behind! Penalty for Roma!!
63.27
The referee points to the spot..
64.33
Andres Vazquez takes a slow run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
69.12
Tiziano Caverzan makes a probing pass to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.49
0-2Siena have made 3 substitutions with Girolamo Bonfanti replacing Gabriel Hernandez, Ronnie Gentile replacing Maurizio Panarelli and Martino Goretti replacing Alfredo Garcia .
79.04
With imagination, Brian Blake plays the ball forward to Martino Goretti. Martino Goretti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Costa.
81.43
Andre Nesta sees Marco Sibilano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Sibilano lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Ciro Dundjerski takes it forward alone. Ciro Dundjerski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tiziano Caverzan 19 Andres Vazquez 64 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bernard Assati (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Hernandez (DEF)
6
3. Martin Metzger (DEF)
6
4. Alec Souness (DEF)
7
5. Donato Bellotto (DEF)
6
6. Maurizio Panarelli (MID)
6
7. Ottavio De Patre (MID)
8
8. Brian Blake (MID)
7
9. Ciro Dundjerski (MID)
6
10. Alfredo Garcia (ATT)
6
11. Marcos Delgado (ATT)
6
12. Girolamo Bonfanti (ATT)
6
13. Ronnie Gentile (ATT)
6
14. Martino Goretti (DEF)
6
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Ruben Costa (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
7
4. Andre Nesta (DEF)
7
5. Ron Latuheru (DEF)
6
6. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
9
7. Marco Sibilano (MID)
6
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
10. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
7
12. Mauro Chiesa (GK)
0
13. Marino Mandelli (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Matteazzi (MID)
0