Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,720 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.
0.00
0-0Roma start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
0-0Rafael Marquitos threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.09
Peter Tobiassen sees space and advances. Peter Tobiassen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.48
0-0Pieter Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Simon Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aquivaldo Ortiz.
7.27
0-0It's a corner kick. P. Gilberto Marangon loops the ball over to the far post. Aquivaldo Ortiz drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.50
Simon Nicholls knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aquivaldo Ortiz.
16.50
1-0P. Gilberto Marangon threads the ball through to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls rushes past Peter Tobiassen! Simon Nicholls rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.11
Alfonso Montella takes a long throw-in. Billy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Raul César manages to gather it easily.
26.58
Sebastiao Valente runs forward with the ball. Sebastiao Valente threads a neat ball through to Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.10
1-0P. Gilberto Marangon hits a low pass to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff kicks a strong pass forward to Piet Van Der Sar but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.30
Pieter Van Hintum launches a long ball forward into the other half. Simon Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.08
Sebastiao Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Montella holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfonso Montella plays a perfect one-two with Billy Inglis and rushes in on goal... Alfonso Montella makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Raul César is on top of it.
32.30
1-0Demetrios Apostolopoulos hacks Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi from behind! Demetrios Apostolopoulos is shown the yellow card! Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.48
Mauricio Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Billy Inglis who takes it down. Billy Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.43
Fabio Bonera chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis rushes past Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi! Billy Inglis rockets a shot on goal. 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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cagliari kick off!
53.22
Moritz Bischoff flicks a high pass forward. Simon Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Nicholls shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
54.12
Sebastiao Valente breaks forward. Sebastiao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Demetrios Apostolopoulos collects the pass. Demetrios Apostolopoulos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by P. Gilberto Marangon.
55.53
1-2Tony Schreuder catches Rui Ribeiro on the ankles. Tony Schreuder is given a warning by the referee! Rui Ribeiro runs off the knock.
55.53
1-2Free kick to Cagliari just outside the area...
57.34
Alfonso Montella takes a short run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
60.40
1-2Roma have made 2 substitutions with Cliff Monteiro replacing Nuno Postiga and Alejandro Lazzarini replacing Simon Nicholls .
61.40
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi plays the ball forward to Pieter Van Hintum. Pieter Van Hintum rushes past Peter Tobiassen! Pieter Van Hintum rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Aquivaldo Ortiz. What a great pair of hands!
63.17
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar who takes it down. Piet Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Aquivaldo Ortiz!
66.39
Alfonso Montella advances with the ball. Alfonso Montella knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
67.14
P. Gilberto Marangon decides to run forward with the ball. P. Gilberto Marangon plays a scrappy one-two with Pieter Van Hintum and advances towards the goal... P. Gilberto Marangon cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for P. Gilberto Marangon!
71.39
Sebastiao Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Billy Inglis controls it well on his chest. Billy Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrios Apostolopoulos but he's offside!
72.24
Spencer Gerrard laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
73.48
Billy Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.
77.31
Roma have made a substitution with Ray Porro replacing Rafael Marquitos .
81.22
Martin Naylor hits a low pass to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Moore. Ross Moore directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
83.30
Showing composure, Sebastiao Valente plays the ball forward to Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor flicks a high pass forward to Billy Inglis who brings the ball under control. Billy Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Raul César. Excellent save.
84.52
Ray Porro receives the ball from a throw-in from P. Gilberto Marangon. Ray Porro flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Bischoff who takes it down. Moritz Bischoff knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Piet Van Der Sar is offside!
87.06
Martin Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Raul César (GK)
7
2. Nuno Postiga (DEF)
6
3. Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
7
4. Tony Schreuder (DEF)
5
5. Pieter Van Hintum (MID)
7
6. Spencer Gerrard (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
9
8. Rafael Marquitos (MID)
6
9. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
6
10. Moritz Bischoff (ATT)
6
11. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
8
12. Ray Porro (MID)
6
13. Cliff Monteiro (DEF)
6
14. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
6
1. Aquivaldo Ortiz (GK)
8
2. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
7
3. Mauricio Ferrer (DEF)
6
4. Peter Tobiassen (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Bonera (MID)
6
6. Martin Naylor (MID)
6
7. Billy Inglis (MID)
8
8. Alfonso Montella (MID)
6
9. Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10. Ross Moore (ATT)
6
11. Demetrios Apostolopoulos (ATT)
7
12. Vincenzo Birnbaum (DEF)
0
13. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
0
14. Neil Hurst (ATT)
0