Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play Chievo Verona in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,163 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
0.00
0-0Roma kick off and get the match underway!
3.36
0-0Lionel Bastien comes in with a late challenge on Andre Tasso. Lionel Bastien is given a warning by the referee! Andre Tasso runs off the knock.
4.49
0-0Ricardo Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
9.34
0-0Tiziano Caverzan picks a pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.04
Tiziano Caverzan hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro shoots from 20 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.
20.23
Shota Dassen threads the ball through to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Lionel Bastien through on goal. Lionel Bastien rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.34
0-0Alassandro Veronese knocks the ball forward to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
22.07
1-0Mattia Dal Moro darts forward. Mattia Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.46
Alassandro Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcleod holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Mcleod threads the ball through to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.07
1-0Mattia Dal Moro hits a low pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Federico Sassanelli is on top of it.
32.56
Alberto Mendes makes a simple pass to Tiziano Caverzan. Seeing a gap ahead, Tiziano Caverzan plays the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
33.49
Tiziano Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Lionel Bastien. Lionel Bastien finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.22
Peter Mcleod sees Aldo Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Rustico shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.56
Tiziano Caverzan passes the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.10
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Benito Dionigi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
41.47
1-0It's a corner kick. Mattia Dal Moro kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Walter Pandolfi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Chievo Verona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
47.09
Tiziano Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
49.04
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.12
1-0Tiziano Caverzan comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Torres. Tiziano Caverzan is shown the yellow card! Carlos Torres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiziano Caverzan plays the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
57.27
Tiziano Caverzan kicks a strong pass forward to Lionel Bastien. Lionel Bastien shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
59.20
Peter Mcleod advances with the ball. Peter Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Valentino Nodari!
61.48
Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Valentino Nodari had no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
67.57
Rosario Giorgetti makes an attacking run forward. Rosario Giorgetti makes a simple pass, allowing Aldo Rustico to run into the box. Aldo Rustico cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.21
Peter Mcleod barges into Tiziano Caverzan. The referee warns Peter Mcleod to calm down! Tiziano Caverzan stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.19
Gregory Abbas passes the ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. With a superhuman jump, Andres Vazquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.30
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward. Lionel Bastien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lionel Bastien lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
75.37
Rosario Giorgetti barges into Lionel Bastien. Rosario Giorgetti is shown the yellow card! Lionel Bastien gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.25
Walter Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Caverzan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiziano Caverzan whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. With a superhuman jump, Benito Dionigi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Federico Sassanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.52
Tiziano Caverzan makes a simple pass to Lionel Bastien. Lionel Bastien knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
3. Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
9
7. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
8
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
8
9. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
8
10. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Lionel Bastien (ATT)
7
12. Andre Nesta (DEF)
0
13. Gaetano Falsini (MID)
0
14. Paolo Matteazzi (MID)
0
1. Federico Sassanelli (GK)
7
2. Alassandro Veronese (DEF)
6
3. Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
6
4. Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
5. Marco Marino (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Torres (MID)
7
7. Peter Mcleod (MID)
7
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
6
9. Edoardo Tramezzani (ATT)
6
10. Aldo Rustico (ATT)
6
11. Wilson Sankhare (ATT)
8
12. Enrico Bizzarri (DEF)
0
13. Antonio Marasco (MID)
0
14. Miguel Rubio (DEF)
0