Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Torino. A crowd of 20,476 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Torino kicking off!
4.08
1-0With a delightful solo run, Tiziano Caverzan stretches the opposition's defence. Tiziano Caverzan whips in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cedric Bayle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.40
1-0Maurizio Totti brings the ball forward. Maurizio Totti shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
14.03
Lomano Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Alonso Quintero. Alonso Quintero threads a neat ball through to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.23
1-0Mattia Dal Moro barges into Alonso Quintero. Mattia Dal Moro is warned by the referee! Alonso Quintero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.13
Mattia Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.16
1-0Tiziano Caverzan comes in with a high challenge, catching Alonso Quintero with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Alonso Quintero stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.04
1-0Edmundo Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Edmundo Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez powers a header at goal. It's there!! Valentino Nodari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.20
1-1Wayne Crooks hits a low pass to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer threads the ball through to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Totti. Ricardo Nascimento clumsily knocks into Maurizio Totti. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.12
Francesco G. Di Vicino flicks a high pass forward. Martin Guerrero Lopez comfortably collects the pass. Martin Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Nascimento.
36.56
1-1Francesco G. Di Vicino passes the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Andre Nesta. Excellent block.
40.40
1-1Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest. Gregory Abbas plays a one-two with Mattia Dal Moro and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gregory Abbas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cedric Bayle smothers it!
44.53
Shota Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Moro controls it well on his chest. Mattia Dal Moro threads the ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-1Mattia Dal Moro sees Jose Javier Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Pena kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
48.59
1-1Andre Nesta clumsily knocks into Martin Guerrero Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Guerrero Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.29
Shota Dassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Nesta. Andre Nesta threads the ball through to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
51.44
Shota Dassen plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas makes a deft header. It's there!! Cedric Bayle has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.16
Maurizio Totti flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Bowyer who brings the ball under control. Nigel Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
57.07
Mattia Dal Moro makes a probing pass to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.25
2-1Torino have made a substitution with Stefano Sier replacing Martin Guerrero Lopez .
63.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Francesco G. Di Vicino plays the ball forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.40
With great vision, Stefano Sier plays the ball forward to Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
72.25
Mattia Dal Moro kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
75.17
Alonso Quintero threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Di Vicino. Francesco G. Di Vicino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.26
Andre Nesta flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Dal Moro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mattia Dal Moro flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.26
Alonso Quintero makes a probing pass to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer shoots from outside the area but Valentino Nodari is on top of it.
83.23
Lomano Clarke sees Alonso Quintero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alonso Quintero surges forward with the ball. Alonso Quintero knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valentino Nodari with no chance!! Goal for Torino!
87.09
Ricardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas sees Benito Dionigi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Nodari (GK)
6
2. Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4. Andre Nesta (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Tiziano Caverzan (MID)
3
7. Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
7
8. Benito Dionigi (ATT)
7
9. Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
10. Gregory Abbas (ATT)
8
11. Jose Javier Pena (ATT)
6
12. Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
0
13. Gaetano Falsini (MID)
0
14. Wilfried Espatero (DEF)
0
1. Cedric Bayle (GK)
6
2. Albrecht Ouindi (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Mendez (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Clarke (DEF)
6
5. Wayne Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Francesco G. Di Vicino (MID)
6
7. Maurizio Totti (MID)
6
8. Alonso Quintero (MID)
7
9. Nigel Bowyer (ATT)
6
10. Marco Dal Moro (ATT)
7
11. Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
12. Hugo Martinez (DEF)
0
13. Tiago Rego (MID)
0
14. Stefano Sier (ATT)
7