Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Napoli. A crowd of 18,089 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Circati.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Gregory Abbas flicks a high pass forward. Andres Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.38
0-0Jacob Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.22
0-0Andre Nesta hits a low pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Sibilano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
16.47
Jacob Perry passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.52
Tiziano Caverzan threads a neat ball through to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano cuts inside the box! Marco Sibilano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.58
Tim Bakboord hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.26
Tiziano Caverzan threads a neat ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gregory Abbas through on goal. Gregory Abbas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.56
Ruben Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Tricarico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renzo Tricarico knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
34.59
0-0Renzo Tricarico barges into Brian Owen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.10
0-0Marco Sibilano barges into Luca Firmani. The referee warns Marco Sibilano to calm down! Luca Firmani stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.48
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Marco Sibilano controls it well on his chest. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Teixeira.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Roma kick off and get the second half underway!
51.21
0-0Eduardo Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Boyd. Graeme Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. With a superhuman jump, Juan-Carlos Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ricardo Nascimento clears it off the line with his head!
53.02
1-0Marco Sibilano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marco Sibilano lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guerino Del Nero with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
57.57
Tim Bakboord knocks the ball forward to Jacob Perry. Jacob Perry lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio makes a convincing header. Valentino Nodari comfortably picks it out of the air!
59.30
Marco Sibilano threads the ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guerino Del Nero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.47
Marco Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Guerino Del Nero.
66.27
2-0Corner kick to Roma. Tiziano Caverzan chips it to the near post. Juan-Carlos Gento reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.56
Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Guerino Del Nero manages to keep it out.
79.11
Tiziano Caverzan hacks Luca Firmani from behind! Tiziano Caverzan is shown the yellow card! Luca Firmani runs off the knock.
85.51
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward to Andres Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.09
Brian Owen threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Marco Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest. Gregory Abbas cuts inside the box! Gregory Abbas takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
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
| Gregory Abbas 53 Marco Sibilano 59, 86 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Ruben Costa (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4. Andre Nesta (DEF)
6
5. Ron Latuheru (DEF)
6
6. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
6
7. Marco Sibilano (MID)
9
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
7
10. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
6
12. Mauro Chiesa (GK)
0
13. Marino Mandelli (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Matteazzi (MID)
0
1. Guerino Del Nero (GK)
7
2. Adel Goma (DEF)
6
3. Tim Bakboord (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Nervo (DEF)
6
6. Luca Firmani (MID)
6
7. Brian Owen (MID)
6
8. Jacob Perry (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT)
6
10. Graeme Boyd (ATT)
6
11. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT)
6
12. Norman Summerbell (GK)
0
13. Filippo Corsi (GK)
0
14. Alberto Caminero (ATT)
0