Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 19,555 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
0.00
0-0Ravenna start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.13
0-0Duncan Gough hits a low pass to Matteo Esposito. Matteo Esposito flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.14
Tiziano Caverzan threads the ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
10.09
0-0Andre Nesta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli makes a probing pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.03
Ahmed van Dam takes it forward alone. Ahmed van Dam knocks the ball forward to Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner lofts in a cross ball towards Max Tiribocchi. Max Tiribocchi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.03
0-0Tiziano Caverzan passes the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Matteo Esposito and the loose ball is cleared up field.
24.15
Aimo Baiano flicks a high pass forward. Simon Dörner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Dörner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.07
Tiziano Caverzan makes an attacking run forward. Tiziano Caverzan lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Nick Izzet.
27.27
Benito Dionigi passes the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.01
Tiziano Caverzan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.55
Andre Nesta runs forward with the ball. Andre Nesta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan runs straight at the defence! Tiziano Caverzan takes a shot at goal. Matteo Esposito steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.43
0-0Gianmatteo Ripa hits a low pass to Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.47
Shota Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro hits a low pass to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.22
1-0Andre Nesta flicks a high pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro who brings the ball under control. Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Caverzan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Caverzan tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roma kick off!
47.27
Gianmatteo Ripa sees Paul Matthews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
48.20
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mandelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mandelli shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Roma are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.09
Andre Nesta brings the ball forward. Andre Nesta chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
51.15
Simon Dörner knocks the ball forward to Max Tiribocchi. Max Tiribocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Matthews. Paul Matthews makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
53.52
Alberto Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Caverzan collects the pass. Tiziano Caverzan knocks the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan heads the ball goalwards. Nick Izzet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.50
Tiziano Caverzan makes a simple pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
71.48
Joe Wilson surges forward with the ball. Joe Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.39
2-0Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Tomas Fernandes replacing Paul Matthews and Adriano Battistini replacing Aimo Baiano .
78.46
Benito Dionigi flicks a high pass forward. Andres Vazquez collects the pass. Andres Vazquez shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.01
Matteo Esposito flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Battistini. These players appear to think like one. Adriano Battistini threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Nascimento.
84.56
3-0Marino Mandelli barges into Duncan Gough. Marino Mandelli is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.51
Ricardo Nascimento breaks forward. Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas collects the pass. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
89.45
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro who brings the ball under control. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan flicks the ball with his head but somehow Nick Izzet manages to keep it out.
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
| Tiziano Caverzan 44, 54 Andres Vazquez 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
3. Andre Nesta (DEF)
7
4. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
7
7. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
9
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
7
9. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
10. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
8
11. Marino Mandelli (ATT)
6
12. Gaetano Falsini (MID)
0
13. Paolo Matteazzi (MID)
0
14. Lionel Bastien (ATT)
0
1. Nick Izzet (GK)
7
2. Patrick Cole (DEF)
6
3. Matteo Esposito (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Gough (DEF)
6
5. Ahmed van Dam (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Ripa (MID)
6
7. Aimo Baiano (MID)
6
8. Joe Wilson (MID)
6
9. Max Tiribocchi (ATT)
6
10. Paul Matthews (ATT)
6
11. Simon Dörner (ATT)
6
12. Tomas Fernandes (GK)
6
13. Adriano Battistini (MID)
6
14. Edoardo Maldini (MID)
0