Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play Leyton Orient in this friendly game. A crowd of 8,718 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in great condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Roma kick off!
8.51
0-0Elvis Sottil hacks Paolo Muzzi from behind! The referee warns Elvis Sottil to calm down! Paolo Muzzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.52
0-0Flavio Falcone catches Vittorio Pinton on the ankles. The referee warns Flavio Falcone to calm down! Vittorio Pinton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
0-0Flavio Falcone sees Paolo Muzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Muzzi shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
22.09
Ignacio Castro flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Kayis who brings the ball under control. Alpay Kayis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Lorenzo Quaglia effortlessly gets down and covers it.
24.25
0-0Flavio Falcone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Flavio Falcone lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.00
0-0Flavio Falcone plays the ball forward to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi makes a simple pass, allowing Rocco R. Viali to run into the box. Rocco R. Viali tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but Casey Lalas blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.24
Martin Ghirardello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Viali. Rocco R. Viali shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.22
Flavio Falcone flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Viali controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Viali tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Lorenzo Quaglia manages to keep it out.
33.35
0-0Lennart Masur knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.26
Frank Jeffers threads the ball through to Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mateus Athirson who gathers it comfortably.
38.48
Jaime Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thórdur Markússon. Thórdur Markússon flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Kayis comfortably collects the pass. Alpay Kayis shoots from distance but Lorenzo Quaglia reads it well. Good keeping!
39.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Masur plays the ball forward to Clive Green. Clive Green shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.18
1-0Ian Hulme advances with the ball. Ian Hulme surges forward with the ball. Ian Hulme knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Lorenzo Quaglia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.25
Martin Ghirardello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Viali. Rocco R. Viali rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient get the second half underway!
48.47
Flavio Falcone sees Rocco R. Viali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rocco R. Viali shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.40
Thórdur Markússon makes a probing pass to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
51.03
Roland Van Der Gaag deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Green. Clive Green whips in a cross ball towards Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.43
Flavio Falcone threads a neat ball through to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elvis Sottil.
57.18
1-1Frank Jeffers clumsily knocks into Thórdur Markússon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thórdur Markússon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.45
Lennart Masur threads a neat ball through to Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Samir Breyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mateus Athirson smothers it!
60.38
1-1Roma have made 2 substitutions with Zoltan Desailly replacing Martin Ghirardello and Martin Calvo replacing Rocco R. Viali .Leyton Orient have made 2 substitutions with Spencer Beagrie replacing Lee Cutler and Joe Nelisse replacing Samir Breyer .
61.41
Ignacio Castro makes a simple pass to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi whips in a cross ball towards Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.23
Paolo Muzzi comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Pinton. Paolo Muzzi is warned by the referee! Vittorio Pinton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.37
Roland Van Der Gaag comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Falcone. The referee calls over Roland Van Der Gaag and warns him to calm down! Flavio Falcone stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.07
Flavio Falcone darts forward. Flavio Falcone tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.42
Casey Lalas threads a neat ball through to Roland Van Der Gaag. With vision, Roland Van Der Gaag laces a through ball forward to Joe Nelisse. Joe Nelisse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Alves.
71.43
Roland Van Der Gaag makes a run forward as Lennart Masur takes the throw-in. Roland Van Der Gaag skillfully chests the ball down. Roland Van Der Gaag knocks the ball forward to Clive Green. Clive Green lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Nelisse. Joe Nelisse makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.47
Roland Van Der Gaag flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Beagrie. Spencer Beagrie shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leyton Orient are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.12
Roland Van Der Gaag knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Beagrie. Spencer Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Nelisse. Joe Nelisse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
79.57
Ignacio Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi deftly passes the ball to Alpay Kayis, releasing him through on goal. Alpay Kayis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.04
Zoltan Desailly sees Martin Calvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Calvo shoots from distance but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of it.
83.44
Zoltan Desailly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi whips in a cross ball towards Martin Calvo. Martin Calvo connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
84.03
Ignacio Castro makes a simple pass to Paolo Muzzi. Paolo Muzzi whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.23
Roland Van Der Gaag passes the ball forward to Clive Green. Clive Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Paolo Muzzi 40 | Lee Cutler 51 Joe Nelisse 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Quaglia of Leyton Orient |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mateus Athirson (GK)
6
2. Ian Hulme (DEF)
7
3. Adolfo Garcia (DEF)
6
4. Jaime Alves (DEF)
6
5. Thórdur Markússon (MID)
6
6. Flavio Falcone (MID)
7
7. Ignacio Castro (MID)
7
8. Martin Ghirardello (MID)
6
9. Rocco R. Viali (ATT)
6
10. Alpay Kayis (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Muzzi (ATT)
9
12. Marcus Hitchcock (DEF)
0
13. Zoltan Desailly (MID)
6
14. Martin Calvo (ATT)
6
1. Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
9
2. Casey Lalas (DEF)
7
3. Elvis Sottil (DEF)
6
4. Vittorio Pinton (DEF)
6
5. Tiziano Mazzei (DEF)
6
6. Lennart Masur (GK)
6
7. Roland Van Der Gaag (MID)
7
8. Frank Jeffers (MID)
6
9. Clive Green (ATT)
7
10. Lee Cutler (ATT)
8
11. Samir Breyer (ATT)
6
12. Simon Stone (DEF)
0
13. Spencer Beagrie (MID)
6
14. Joe Nelisse (ATT)
8