Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi flicks a high pass forward. Simon Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Simon Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.47
0-0Spencer Gerrard advances with the ball. Spencer Gerrard tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.17
Pier G. Gamberini makes an attacking run forward. Pier G. Gamberini plays a quick one-two with Ljubisa Francesco and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Pier G. Gamberini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Marcos Ortiz manages to keep it out.
10.01
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Del Prete. With a delightful solo run, Manuele Del Prete stretches the opposition's defence. Manuele Del Prete shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Costa smothers it!
16.54
0-0Tony Schreuder comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Vogel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Vogel runs off the knock.
26.38
Marc Sachs boots it upfield. Pier G. Gamberini shoots from 20 yards. Marcos Ortiz effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.25
Hakan Abdullah plays the ball forward to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini runs straight at the defence! Pier G. Gamberini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marcos Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
36.23
0-0Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.06
0-0Paolo Alberda threads the ball through to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Vogel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.08
Paolo Alberda passes the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Vogel shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.20
Moritz Bischoff barges into Marc Sachs. Moritz Bischoff is shown the yellow card! Marc Sachs runs off the knock.
42.16
Ljubisa Francesco plays the ball forward to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
44.57
With some swift thinking, Hakan Abdullah plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Francesco. Ljubisa Francesco flicks a high pass forward. Neil Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Ljubisa Francesco flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Vogel who takes it down. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma 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
Parma kick off!
48.01
0-0Neil Davidson clumsily knocks into Nuno Postiga. Neil Davidson is warned by the referee! Nuno Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.59
Spencer Gerrard sees Piet Van Der Sar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piet Van Der Sar knocks the ball forward, putting Moritz Bischoff through on goal. Some good footwork from Moritz Bischoff provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Costa manages to gather it.
53.11
Spencer Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Duarte Loureiro picks a pass forward to Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Marcos Ortiz. Excellent save.
59.23
Pierre G. Tarozzi takes a quick throw-in, which Spencer Gerrard takes on the chest. Spencer Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.49
0-0Roma have made 2 substitutions with P. Gilberto Marangon replacing Ray Porro and Alejandro Lazzarini replacing Moritz Bischoff and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.57
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gerrard collects the pass. Spencer Gerrard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.04
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.36
Duarte Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Vogel plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Davidson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dietmar Vogel rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcos Ortiz smothers it!
69.59
Pier G. Gamberini sees Duarte Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
72.20
0-0Ljubisa Francesco kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini plays a one-two with Duarte Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Nuno Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.09
Carl King chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Francesco. Ljubisa Francesco hits a low pass to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst makes a simple pass, allowing Neil Davidson to run into the box. Neil Davidson tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
77.23
Roma have made a substitution with Cristiano Lanzaro replacing Nuno Postiga .
79.05
Carl King makes a simple pass to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Francesco. Ljubisa Francesco plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ljubisa Francesco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Marcos Ortiz. What a save!
81.32
1-0Marc Sachs sees Ljubisa Francesco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ljubisa Francesco hits a low pass to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marcos Ortiz with no chance!! Goal for Parma!
84.18
With vision, Manuele Del Prete plays the ball forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls makes a probing pass to Manuele Del Prete but he's offside!
85.29
With great vision, Carl King plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Francesco. Ljubisa Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro skips past Tony Schreuder! Duarte Loureiro rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Pier G. Gamberini chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Costa (GK)
7
2. Carl King (DEF)
6
3. Marc Sachs (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Alberda (DEF)
6
6. Ljubisa Francesco (MID)
7
7. Pier G. Gamberini (MID)
9
8. Neil Davidson (MID)
6
9. Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
10. Duarte Loureiro (ATT)
6
11. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
8
12. Alex Young (MID)
0
13. Antoine Fuchs (ATT)
0
14. Christian Möller (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Ortiz (GK)
8
2. Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF)
6
5. Tony Schreuder (DEF)
5
6. Spencer Gerrard (MID)
7
7. Ray Porro (MID)
6
8. Manuele Del Prete (MID)
6
9. Piet Van Der Sar (ATT)
6
10. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Bischoff (ATT)
5
12. Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF)
6
13. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
6
14. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
6