Match Report


SienaSiena     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Shapland Gary Shapland
David LawrenceD. Lawrence72
G
1
G
74Vinicio E. ManciniV. Mancini
Duane LewisD. Lewis72
D
2
D
42Leonardo DeganoL. Degano
Frederico LimaF. Lima72
D
3
D
53Cataldo PensalfiniC. Pensalfini
Camille RoudetC. Roudet68
D
captain4
D
75Ensio RosengrenE. Rosengren
David MonteiroD. Monteiro62
D
5
M
75Nuno BarrosN. Barros
Edmundo KikoE. Kiko68
M
6
M
74Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate
Oliver TurekO. Turek61
M
7
M
71Jerome RipollJ. Ripoll
Jo‘l DistinJ. Distin58
M
8
M
71Armin BirkwaldA. Birkwald
Johnny MonteroJ. Montero69
A
9captain
A
73Nicholas MckayN. Mckay
Alexei MarquetA. Marquet65
A
10
A
69Gary WhelanG. Whelan
Gian Matteo PellissierG. Pellissier60
A
11
A
67Roberto SimoneR. Simone
 
Marcello Dalla BonaM. Dalla Bona68
G
12
A
56Marco EranioM. Eranio
Benoit StelloneB. Stellone53
D
13
M
69Guerino BotticellaG. Botticella
Achille ToniA. Toni50
M
14
A
72Pablo RedondoP. Redondo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,762 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Scapolo.


0.00
The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
6.39
Edmundo Kiko hits a low pass to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
12.03
Without breaking stride, Tommy Woodgate plays the ball forward to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone makes a great pass forward. Nicholas Mckay runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.30
Duane Lewis pushes up the pitch. Duane Lewis threads the ball through to Gian Matteo Pellissier. Gian Matteo Pellissier shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.00
Tommy Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Simone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Simone shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.12
Jo‘l Distin hacks Tommy Woodgate from behind! Jo‘l Distin is warned by the referee! Tommy Woodgate runs off the knock.
18.45
Edmundo Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Gian Matteo Pellissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Matteo Pellissier makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Vinicio E. Mancini. Excellent save.
21.02
Cataldo Pensalfini hacks Alexei Marquet from behind! The referee calls over Cataldo Pensalfini and warns him to calm down! Alexei Marquet stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.19
Tommy Woodgate hacks Jo‘l Distin from behind! Tommy Woodgate is warned by the referee! Jo‘l Distin stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.36
Edmundo Kiko takes it forward alone. Edmundo Kiko runs straight at the defence! Edmundo Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
27.02
Jerome Ripoll flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.44
Ensio Rosengren plays the ball forward to Jerome Ripoll. Showing composure, Jerome Ripoll plays the ball forward to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.23
Edmundo Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Pellissier. Gian Matteo Pellissier runs straight at the defence! Gian Matteo Pellissier takes a shot at goal but Vinicio E. Mancini is on top of it.
42.24
Edmundo Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Gian Matteo Pellissier who brings the ball under control. Gian Matteo Pellissier whips in a cross ball towards Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.41
Jerome Ripoll sees space and advances. Jerome Ripoll controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! David Lawrence had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena have changed their lineup with Marcello Dalla Bona replacing Oliver Turek. Roma appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Siena get the second half underway!
49.33
Jerome Ripoll hits a low pass to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.54
Jerome Ripoll runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jerome Ripoll plays a one-two with Roberto Simone and rushes in on goal... Jerome Ripoll makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.43
Jerome Ripoll makes a probing pass to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.21
Jerome Ripoll sees Nicholas Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.20
Leonardo Degano hits a low pass to Nuno Barros. Nuno Barros passes the ball forward to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone cuts inside the box! Roberto Simone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
73.07
Edmundo Kiko threads the ball through to Gian Matteo Pellissier. Gian Matteo Pellissier plays a sublime one-two with Alexei Marquet and races in on goal... Gian Matteo Pellissier rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.10
Tommy Woodgate makes a simple pass to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan rushes past Frederico Lima! Gary Whelan comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Roma
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
32.8%
43.8%
23.4%

Scorers
Jerome Ripoll 44, 55
Gary Whelan 61
Roberto Simone 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jerome Ripoll of Roma

Match Ratings