Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0Cagliari get the match underway!
4.38
0-0Kaleva Sinkonen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gren. David Gren plays a scrappy one-two with Kaleva Sinkonen and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Gren takes a shot at goal but Valentino Nodari is on top of his game. Nice save!
6.52
Andre Nesta flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini makes a simple pass to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
8.51
Andre Nesta makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Nesta flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.36
0-0Andre Nesta darts forward. Andre Nesta makes an attacking run forward. Andre Nesta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.03
Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball forward to Simon Witte. Simon Witte makes a probing pass between the defence to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia takes a shot at goal but Valentino Nodari reads it well. Nice keeping!
26.21
Tomas Fabbri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Ottofaro. Jimmy Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia rushes past Ricardo Nascimento! Ottavio Grassadonia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Valentino Nodari is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
27.05
1-0Alberto Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini threads a neat ball through to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.51
Ricardo Nascimento threads the ball through to Mattia Dal Moro. With great vision, Mattia Dal Moro plays the ball forward to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.28
Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Grassadonia who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Grassadonia flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia finds some space and shoots from distance. Valentino Nodari gets down and covers it.
34.21
David Strachan hits a low pass to David Gren. David Gren edges inside the box! David Gren shoots from just inside the box. David Gren scores for Cagliari!!
42.55
Tomas Fabbri darts forward. Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan collects the pass. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Gren. David Gren flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Valentino Nodari had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
45.00
Andre Nesta decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Nesta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Nesta whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
49.41
Dominic Dickov breaks forward. Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Tricarico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renzo Tricarico whips in a cross ball towards David Gren. David Gren jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
53.18
Simon Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia edges inside the box! Ottavio Grassadonia tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Valentino Nodari smothers it!
55.19
Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano Falsini collects the pass. Gaetano Falsini knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Leon Wüthrich is on top of it.
57.55
Ricardo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Gaetano Falsini. With vision, Gaetano Falsini laces a weighted ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.05
2-2Shota Dassen hacks Ottavio Grassadonia from behind! The referee calls over Shota Dassen and shows him a yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.46
David Gren makes a simple pass to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia plays a scrappy one-two with David Gren and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ottavio Grassadonia cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.53
Ricardo Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini threads a neat ball through to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. With a superhuman jump, Gregory Abbas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.11
Andre Nesta hacks David Gren from behind! The referee calls over Andre Nesta and shows him a yellow card! David Gren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.00
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen who brings the ball under control. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. David Gren controls it well on his chest. David Gren knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Valentino Nodari keeps it out!
73.27
Dominic Dickov hits a low pass to David Strachan. David Strachan plays the ball forward to Ottavio Grassadonia who has made a great run into the box. Ottavio Grassadonia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.58
2-4Gaetano Falsini makes a simple pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Fabbri.
79.30
Ottavio Grassadonia chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico makes a deft header but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
83.40
Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Porchia who brings the ball under control. Fabio Porchia runs straight at the defence! Fabio Porchia takes a shot at goal but Valentino Nodari reads it well. Great save!
87.36
With a delightful solo run, Mattia Dal Moro stretches the opposition's defence. Mattia Dal Moro plays a scrappy one-two with Gregory Abbas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mattia Dal Moro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Leon Wüthrich manages to keep it out.
90.00
2-4Mattia Dal Moro hacks Dominic Dickov from behind! The referee brings Mattia Dal Moro to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andres Vazquez 27 Jose Javier Pena 31 | David Gren 34, 43 Ottavio Grassadonia 63, 73 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Grassadonia of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
8
2. Shota Dassen (DEF)
5
3. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4. Andre Nesta (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Gaetano Falsini (MID)
6
7. Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
6
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
7
9. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
7
10. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
11. Jose Javier Pena (ATT)
7
12. Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
0
13. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
0
14. Wilfried Espatero (DEF)
0
1. Leon Wüthrich (GK)
6
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Porchia (MID)
6
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
6
7. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
9
8. Simon Witte (MID)
6
9. David Strachan (ATT)
7
10. David Gren (ATT)
9
11. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
6
12. Liam Falsini (DEF)
0
13. Wayne Ross (MID)
0
14. Samir Scholz (ATT)
0