Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Roma. A crowd of 15,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lecce and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Silvestre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lecce and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Silvestre.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!
4.41
1-0Niccolo Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.45
1-0Paolo Lo Gatto hacks Paolo Muzzi from behind! The referee brings Paolo Lo Gatto to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Muzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.36
1-0Vito Maini flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Zanutta comfortably collects the pass. Corrado Zanutta threads a neat ball through to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli whips in a cross ball towards Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pier G. Maccarone clears it off the line with his head!
20.34
1-0Duccio Lombardi flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Zanutta controls it well on his chest. Corrado Zanutta brings the ball forward. Corrado Zanutta cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Corrado Zanutta provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Graziano Berti. Excellent save.
21.06
Zoltan Desailly makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo plays a one-two with Paolo Muzzi and rushes in on goal... Martin Calvo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.24
1-1Vito Maini threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hapgood. Niccolo Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Hitchcock.
33.48
1-1Corrado Zanutta flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli who takes it down. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.10
Marcus Hitchcock breaks forward. Marcus Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Olive who brings the ball under control. Mariano Olive controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.09
Corrado Zanutta makes a probing pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Graziano Berti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Zoltan Desailly makes a simple pass to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Lecce kick off!
47.13
Corrado Zanutta kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.57
Vito Maini kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Oliver. Daniel Oliver runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.26
Liam Richards makes a simple pass to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
57.56
Niccolo Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sassanelli collects the pass. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
59.45
2-1Davide Conteh makes a probing pass to Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Olive but the linesman indicates offside!
63.01
Corrado Zanutta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
66.45
Paolo Lo Gatto passes the ball forward to Niccolo Hapgood. Niccolo Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.16
Daniel Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.13
Davide Conteh passes the ball forward to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi advances inside the box! Paolo Muzzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Muzzi!
81.09
3-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.06
Corrado Zanutta passes the ball forward to Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Maccarone.
87.30
Sven Gerlach makes a simple pass to Mariano Olive. Mariano Olive knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Eugenio Zenoni. Excellent save.
89.02
Clive Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duccio Lombardi.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Christian Ottofaro 4, 39, 63 | Martin Calvo 21 Paolo Muzzi 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Zenoni (GK)
6
2. Vito Maini (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
4. Duccio Lombardi (DEF)
6
5. Liam Richards (MID)
6
6. Corrado Zanutta (MID)
7
7. Niccolo Hapgood (MID)
6
8. Daniel Oliver (MID)
6
9. Christian Ottofaro (ATT)
9
10. Roberto Sassanelli (ATT)
7
11. Saul Marcolini (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Köpke (ATT)
0
13. Norman Henry (MID)
0
14. Gianpaolo Orlando (GK)
0
1. Graziano Berti (GK)
6
2. Ian Hulme (DEF)
6
3. Pier G. Maccarone (DEF)
6
4. Marcus Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Sven Gerlach (MID)
6
6. Davide Conteh (MID)
7
7. Clive Lawrence (MID)
6
8. Zoltan Desailly (MID)
6
9. Paolo Muzzi (ATT)
8
10. Martin Calvo (ATT)
7
11. Mariano Olive (ATT)
6
12. Jaime Alves (DEF)
0
13. Adolfo Garcia (DEF)
0
14. Vittorio Festa (ATT)
0