Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Venezia. A crowd of 19,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Venezia get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Halim Djoudi surges forward with the ball. Halim Djoudi sees space and advances. Halim Djoudi shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.43
0-0Yurtcan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Hans de Koning. Hans de Koning makes a simple pass to Luca Campagnolo. Luca Campagnolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mehdi Mokrani who gathers it comfortably.
9.39
Krunoslav Sladakovic threads the ball through to Nuno Nascimento. Nuno Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.11
Krunoslav Sladakovic passes the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.26
Gianmatteo Coscia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Sebastian Godoy. Juan Sebastian Godoy flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Ballarin. Gabriele Ballarin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.07
0-0Hans de Koning catches Arturo Flores on the ankles. The referee calls over Hans de Koning and warns him to calm down! Arturo Flores stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.16
Hans de Koning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Nascimento. Nuno Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Halim Djoudi.
26.49
0-0Krunoslav Sladakovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Campagnolo. Luca Campagnolo whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Nascimento. Nuno Nascimento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Mehdi Mokrani.
30.14
Aladino Materazzi makes a simple pass to Hans de Koning. Hans de Koning passes the ball forward to Nuno Nascimento. Nuno Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.30
Anthony Chappuis makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Chappuis threads the ball through to Gabriele Ballarin. Gabriele Ballarin lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Comazzi. Gianmarco Comazzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.36
Hans de Koning knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Nascimento. Nuno Nascimento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.40
Aladino Materazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Hans de Koning. Hans de Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Campagnolo. Luca Campagnolo lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.22
Yurtcan Türkyilmaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Espinal. Max Espinal knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Campagnolo. Luca Campagnolo shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Mehdi Mokrani!
45.00
Hans de Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mehdi Mokrani who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma get the second half underway!
47.50
Krunoslav Sladakovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Campagnolo. Luca Campagnolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.54
Gianmatteo Coscia hacks Krunoslav Sladakovic from behind! The referee calls over Gianmatteo Coscia and warns him to calm down! Krunoslav Sladakovic runs off the knock.
51.40
0-1Anthony Chappuis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Coscia. Gianmatteo Coscia makes a beautiful solo run. Gianmatteo Coscia shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.45
Frederico Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmarco Comazzi. Gianmarco Comazzi shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
72.52
0-1Roma are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Venezia's defence.
77.18
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.35
Arturo Flores hacks Hans de Koning from behind! Arturo Flores is warned by the referee! Hans de Koning hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.10
Gianmatteo Coscia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmarco Comazzi. Gianmarco Comazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Ballarin. Gabriele Ballarin rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Razvan Yonescu manages to gather it comfortably.
85.02
Halim Djoudi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Coscia. Gianmatteo Coscia passes the ball forward to Gabriele Ballarin. Gabriele Ballarin shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
48%
28%
Scorers