Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Roma. A crowd of 17,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
2.27
0-0P. Gilberto Marangon threads a neat ball through to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
3.24
Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.45
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward to Piet Van Der Sar who brings the ball under control. Piet Van Der Sar passes the ball forward to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Attilio Festa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
12.25
0-0Kevin Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Sol Lawton. The referee calls over Kevin Dittmann and shows him a yellow card! Sol Lawton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.35
0-0Kevin Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Samuele Barban. Samuele Barban flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Hebert collects the pass. Nestor Hebert knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Marquez. Don Caldwell clumsily knocks into Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez appeals for a penalty! Given!!
22.35
0-0The referee points to the spot..
23.13
1-0Nestor Hebert takes a stuttering run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
24.17
P. Gilberto Marangon chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini shoots from 25 yards but Attilio Festa is on top of it.
26.50
Ottavio Orlandini threads the ball through to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.29
1-1P. Gilberto Marangon makes a simple pass to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Gianni Passoni passes the ball forward to Mirco Martino. Mirco Martino flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Flores collects the pass. Francisco Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Nestor Hebert. Nestor Hebert rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roma start the second half!
47.17
2-1Eric Hertog hits a low pass to Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon makes a simple pass to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.02
Pierre G. Tarozzi takes it forward alone. Pierre G. Tarozzi threads a neat ball through to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.33
Nuno Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.19
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini who takes it down. Ottavio Orlandini tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.38
2-1Siena have made a substitution with Aladino Bianchini replacing Nestor Hebert .Roma have made 3 substitutions with Cristiano Lanzaro replacing Nuno Postiga, Frode Holm replacing Don Caldwell and Ray Porro replacing P. Gilberto Marangon and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.16
Samuele Barban chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittmann. Kevin Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Flores controls it well on his chest. Francisco Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Marquez. Martin Marquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.39
Eric Hertog flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Bianchini who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Aladino Bianchini plays the ball forward to Francisco Flores who has made a great run into the box. Francisco Flores cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
67.32
2-1Kevin Dittmann clumsily knocks into Ray Porro. The referee calls over Kevin Dittmann and warns him to calm down! Ray Porro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.51
Ottavio Orlandini threads the ball through to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.57
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.07
2-1Ray Porro plays the ball forward to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton makes a pass forward but Samuele Borgobello is yards offside!
83.54
Ottavio Orlandini kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Attilio Festa gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
85.54
With some swift thinking, Ottavio Orlandini plays the ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Piet Van Der Sar provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Attilio Festa with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
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
| Nestor Hebert 23 (p), 45 | Alejandro Lazzarini 27 Piet Van Der Sar 86 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Attilio Festa (GK)
8
2. Antonino Negro Frer (DEF)
6
3. Gianni Passoni (DEF)
6
4. Samuele Barban (DEF)
6
5. Eric Hertog (DEF)
6
6. Mirco Martino (MID)
6
7. Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
8. Kevin Dittmann (MID)
6
9. Martin Marquez (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Flores (ATT)
7
11. Nestor Hebert (ATT)
8
12. Aladino Bianchini (GK)
6
13. Fabrizio Vierchwood (MID)
0
14. Saul Veronese (MID)
0
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
6
2. Juan-Carlos Zamora (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
6
6. Ottavio Orlandini (MID)
8
7. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
7
8. Sol Lawton (ATT)
6
9. Samuele Borgobello (ATT)
6
10. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
9
11. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
8
12. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
13. Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF)
6
14. Ray Porro (MID)
6