Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Roma. A crowd of 15,009 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rocco R. Gazzoli.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rocco R. Gazzoli.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
0-0Nuno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Van Der Sar knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Samuele Borgobello is offside!
6.36
0-0P. Gilberto Marangon runs straight at the opposition's defence. P. Gilberto Marangon shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
12.01
Ottavio Orlandini flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Marangon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. P. Gilberto Marangon shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.40
0-1Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ray Porro through on goal. Ray Porro shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.35
0-1Linus Breitner sees Gianmatteo Ginestra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Lanzaro.
24.08
0-1Tony Schreuder runs forward with the ball. Tony Schreuder threads a neat ball through to Samuele Borgobello. Samuele Borgobello shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
27.30
Ottavio Orlandini flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon plays a perfect one-two with Samuele Borgobello and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Marangon tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Dennis Dirk manages to gather it.
30.15
Ottavio Orlandini chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dennis Dirk reads it well. Excellent save!
32.33
Alejandro Di Loreto flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Guzzo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Guzzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
33.09
Gianmatteo Ginestra hits a low pass to Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi skips past Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi! Jeremy Condi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.54
Giuliano Vieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Krüger collects the pass. Hannes Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Alejandro Di Loreto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo cuts inside the box! Wladimiro Guzzo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Marcos Ortiz.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sampdoria players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Roma start the second half!
47.28
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Borgobello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Borgobello shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
54.42
Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
57.50
P. Gilberto Marangon threads the ball through to Ray Porro. Ray Porro edges inside the box! Ray Porro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Dennis Dirk had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
60.27
0-2Sampdoria have made a substitution with Fadel Assati replacing Pablo Peiro .Roma have made 2 substitutions with Marco Suker replacing Cristiano Lanzaro and Pierre G. Tarozzi replacing Tony Schreuder .
63.12
Domenico Giannichedda kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Assati. Fadel Assati flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sampdoria!
67.08
Ottavio Orlandini takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Dirk who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
1-2Ottavio Orlandini catches Gianmatteo Ginestra on the ankles. The referee brings Ottavio Orlandini to one side and gives him a warning! Gianmatteo Ginestra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.53
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi flicks a high ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini who takes it down. Ottavio Orlandini kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
73.44
Ray Porro flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar who takes it down. Piet Van Der Sar finds some space and shoots from distance. Dennis Dirk gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
75.50
P. Gilberto Marangon knocks the ball to his team mate, Ray Porro. Ray Porro rushes past Domenico Giannichedda! Ray Porro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.56
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Roberto Banchelli replacing Gianmatteo Ginestra .
78.56
1-2Nuno Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Porro. Ray Porro takes it forward alone. Ray Porro advances inside the box! Roberto Banchelli hacks Ray Porro from behind! Ray Porro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.53
1-2Roberto Banchelli clumsily knocks into Nuno Postiga. The referee calls over Roberto Banchelli and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.08
Roberto Banchelli flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Di Loreto controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Di Loreto makes a probing pass to Roberto Banchelli. Roberto Banchelli shoots from 25 yards but Marcos Ortiz reads it well. Great save!
87.58
Ray Porro threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
89.20
Roberto Banchelli brings the ball forward. Roberto Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Ongarato. Benedetto Ongarato directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Marcos Ortiz. What a save!
90.00
With vision, Ottavio Orlandini picks a pass forward to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Ray Porro. Ray Porro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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
| Jeremy Condi 63 | Ray Porro 15, 58 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dennis Dirk (GK)
8
2. Giuliano Vieri (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Di Loreto (DEF)
6
4. Linus Breitner (DEF)
6
5. Domenico Giannichedda (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Peiro (MID)
6
7. Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID)
7
8. Benedetto Ongarato (ATT)
6
9. Wladimiro Guzzo (ATT)
6
10. Hannes Krüger (ATT)
6
11. Jeremy Condi (ATT)
7
12. Fadel Assati (MID)
6
13. Roberto Banchelli (MID)
6
14. Billy Ljungberg (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Ortiz (GK)
6
2. Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
6
5. Tony Schreuder (DEF)
6
6. Ottavio Orlandini (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
8
8. Ray Porro (MID)
9
9. Samuele Borgobello (ATT)
6
10. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
6
12. Marco Suker (DEF)
6
13. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
6
14. Jan De Groot (GK)
0