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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to Roma. A crowd of 19,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Atalanta and Roma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the match underway!
2.27
Atalanta are easily keeping Roma at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
3.55
Paul Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi sees space and advances. Walter Silenzi knocks in a cross ball towards Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Emanuele Di Michele.
12.17
Walter Silenzi comes in with a late challenge on Raul Giampà. Walter Silenzi is shown the yellow card! Raul Giampà gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.07
Marek Swierczewski catches Gianmarco Mirri on the ankles. The referee calls over Marek Swierczewski and warns him to calm down! Gianmarco Mirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.06
John Bloomer threads the ball through to Modeste Mboma. Modeste Mboma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Schumann Piocelle who gathers it comfortably.
18.45
Walter Silenzi passes the ball forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.59
Fabian N. Bonfiglio passes the ball forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno knocks the ball forward to Scott Sullivan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.16
Fabian N. Bonfiglio knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan makes a probing pass to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno takes a shot at goal but somehow Emanuele Di Michele manages to keep it out.
22.56
Walter Silenzi passes the ball forward to Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manolo Olvera.
27.57
Manolo Olvera passes the ball forward to Modeste Mboma. Modeste Mboma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shoots from 20 yards but somehow Schumann Piocelle manages to keep it out.
36.03
Manolo Olvera passes the ball forward to Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà makes a simple pass to Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Schumann Piocelle!
38.52
Rosario Iannuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno threads the ball through to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Fabian N. Bonfiglio chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Emanuele Di Michele is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with Roma kicking off!
47.02
Raul Giampà deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Schumann Piocelle is on top of it.
51.53
Fabian N. Bonfiglio barges into Ighli Francesco. Fabian N. Bonfiglio is shown the yellow card! Ighli Francesco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.18
Umberto Festa passes the ball forward to Rosario Iannuzzi. Rosario Iannuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Solimeno. Giuliano Solimeno plays a perfect one-two with Gianmarco Mirri and rushes in on goal... Giuliano Solimeno takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.19
Rosario Iannuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Mirri. Gianmarco Mirri goes all the way! Gianmarco Mirri tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Emanuele Di Michele has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.02
Modeste Mboma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Schumann Piocelle!
66.48
Claus Favo passes the ball forward to Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima makes a simple pass to Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Schumann Piocelle easily smothers it!
67.27
Marek Swierczewski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
73.43
Umberto Festa makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Bonfiglio. Fabian N. Bonfiglio makes a simple pass to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.44
Walter Silenzi advances with the ball. Walter Silenzi shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.50
Hugo Lima barges into Umberto Festa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Umberto Festa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.22
Raul Giampà makes a simple pass to Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri goes all the way! Cesare Bizzarri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
84.54
Raul Giampà controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Giuliano Solimeno of Roma

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6849315068493 vs 49.3150684931507
Play Area
Home team third: 32.88%, Midfield: 45.21%, Away team third: 21.92%