Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fausto Dundjerski.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fausto Dundjerski.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
8.34
0-0Gianni Pergolizzi passes the ball forward to Massimo Tasca. Massimo Tasca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Giulio Bellotto reads it well. Fabulous stop!
12.10
0-0Enrico Lupatelli makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Williamson.
14.44
0-0Gianni Pergolizzi chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Tasca. Massimo Tasca knocks the ball forward to Alexander Dehm. Alexander Dehm shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.12
1-0Sergio Postiga knocks the ball forward to Federico Testini. Federico Testini makes a probing pass between the defence to Luca Cappellini. Some silky footwork from Luca Cappellini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.37
Sergio Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.31
Sergio Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.13
Mike Williamson flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Allegri controls it well on his chest. Riccardo Allegri passes the ball forward to Marco Annoni. Marco Annoni lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
33.56
Massimo Tasca kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Giulio Bellotto manages to keep it out.
36.17
Marco Annoni advances with the ball. Marco Annoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.43
Mirko Sanna threads a neat ball through to Marco Annoni. With imagination, Marco Annoni laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga skips past Robbie Hapgood! Some good footwork from Sergio Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.11
Mirko Sanna takes it forward alone. Mirko Sanna hits a low pass to Marco Annoni. Marco Annoni lofts in a cross ball towards Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Eugenio Cortes makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Roma have changed their lineup with Richard Westwood replacing Eugenio Cortes. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Pescara start the second half!
47.50
Mirko Sanna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini plays a quick one-two with Riccardo Allegri and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luca Cappellini provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.55
Sergio Postiga makes a simple pass to Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
54.12
Robbie Hapgood makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon makes an attacking run forward. P. Gilberto Marangon plays a one-two with Alexander Dehm and advances towards the goal... P. Gilberto Marangon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.39
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Westwood. Richard Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Giulio Bellotto!
59.48
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.41
2-0Roma have made a substitution with Fabien Lemasson replacing P. Gilberto Marangon .
61.51
Renzo Marcolini flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Tasca controls it well on his chest. Massimo Tasca makes a probing pass to Fabien Lemasson. Fabien Lemasson shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
63.41
Federico Testini takes it forward alone. Federico Testini knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Annoni. Marco Annoni deftly passes the ball to Riccardo Allegri, releasing him through on goal. Riccardo Allegri comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Solid save from Victor Lozano.
65.33
Mirko Sanna knocks the ball forward to Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.20
Roma have made a substitution with Jean-Jacques Coulot replacing Robbie Hapgood .
78.20
Mike Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Jacques Coulot.
79.15
Marco Annoni makes an attacking run forward. Marco Annoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Jacques Coulot.
83.02
2-0Sergio Postiga sees Riccardo Allegri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Riccardo Allegri puts a great ball through. Marco Annoni runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.23
Federico Testini hits a low pass to Luca Cappellini. Luca Cappellini advances inside the box! Luca Cappellini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Massimo Tasca flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Dehm controls it well on his chest. Alexander Dehm plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Westwood and advances towards the goal... Alexander Dehm takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luca Cappellini 15, 47 | Alexander Dehm 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giulio Bellotto (GK)
7
2. Pierre G. Circati (DEF)
6
3. Mike Williamson (DEF)
6
4. Mirko Sanna (DEF)
7
5. Tjalle Sier (DEF)
6
6. Pier Giovanni Flachi (MID)
6
7. Sergio Postiga (MID)
8
8. Federico Testini (MID)
7
9. Marco Annoni (MID)
7
10. Riccardo Allegri (ATT)
7
11. Luca Cappellini (ATT)
9
12. Fausto Serao (ATT)
0
13. Gianluca Lotti (ATT)
0
14. Benito Bonazzoli (ATT)
0
1. Victor Lozano (GK)
7
2. Robbie Hapgood (DEF)
6
3. Renzo Marcolini (DEF)
6
4. Gianni Pergolizzi (DEF)
6
5. Rui Barbosa (MID)
6
6. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
6
7. Massimo Tasca (MID)
6
8. Enrico Lupatelli (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Cortes (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Dehm (ATT)
7
11. Ian Rowett (ATT)
6
12. Jean-Jacques Coulot (DEF)
6
13. Richard Westwood (ATT)
6
14. Fabien Lemasson (MID)
6