Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Parma. A crowd of 17,298 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Roma are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Parma get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Elvis Pinton passes the ball forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.20
0-0Hlynur Borgthórsson threads the ball through to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paulo Fernandes.
21.32
Hlynur Borgthórsson passes the ball forward to Peter George. Peter George shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.48
0-0Jody Owen barges into Jermaine Pennant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Pennant stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.44
Neil Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.50
Arturo Marcos passes the ball forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
47.55
0-0Ljubisa Milanese passes the ball forward to Morten Høgh. Morten Høgh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Rodriquez.
49.04
0-0Samuele Natali barges into Roberto Leon. Samuele Natali is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.43
Arturo Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
59.53
0-0Enrique Zamora barges into Elvis Pinton. The referee calls over Enrique Zamora and warns him to calm down! Elvis Pinton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.27
Roberto Leon surges forward with the ball. Roberto Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
77.43
Arturo Marcos surges forward with the ball. Arturo Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.55
Pedro Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Marcos. Arturo Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Pavan.
89.44
Elvis Pinton makes a probing pass to Peter George. Peter George shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Hlynur Borgthórsson takes it forward alone. Hlynur Borgthórsson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paulo Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
