Match Report


RomaRoma     RegginaReggina
Gary ShaplandGary Shapland Computer Player Computer Player
Vinicio E. ManciniV. Mancini74
G
1
G
76Nicola SantoniN. Santoni
Sjaak Van Den BergS. Van Den Berg65
D
2
D
77Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Cataldo PensalfiniC. Pensalfini53
D
3
D
71Marinus SchulpM. Schulp
Ensio RosengrenE. Rosengren75
D
4
D
69Salvatore Del GrossoS. Del Grosso
Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca74
D
5
M
70Cesare Di FabioC. Di Fabio
Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate74
M
6captain
M
70Gianmarco MazzoliG. Mazzoli
Jerome RipollJ. Ripoll71
M
7
M
61Ruggiero TedescoR. Tedesco
Armin BirkwaldA. Birkwald71
M
8
M
55Benedetto NappiB. Nappi
Nicholas MckayN. Mckay73
A
captain9
A
76Raul MarazzinaR. Marazzina
Gary WhelanG. Whelan69
A
10
A
71Arnauld SilvestriA. Silvestri
Roberto SimoneR. Simone67
A
11
A
59Gianluca GuidoniG. Guidoni
 
Marco EranioM. Eranio56
A
12
D
64Jean-Sebastien PhilippeJ. Philippe
Guerino BotticellaG. Botticella69
M
13
D
63Dayo ScarpiD. Scarpi
Pablo RedondoP. Redondo72
A
14
G
63Alessandro BianchessiA. Bianchessi

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.


0.00
Reggina kick off!
2.02
Gianmarco Mazzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.22
Sjaak Van Den Berg passes the ball forward to Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Woodgate plays a one-two with Roberto Simone and rushes in on goal... Tommy Woodgate shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
6.27
Armin Birkwald hits a low pass to Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Salvatore Del Grosso and the loose ball is cleared up field.
10.20
Tiago Fernandes threads the ball through to Gianmarco Mazzoli. Gianmarco Mazzoli makes a simple pass to Gianluca Guidoni. Gianluca Guidoni tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.46
Benedetto Nappi flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Guidoni who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Guidoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cataldo Pensalfini.
21.20
Cataldo Pensalfini knocks the ball forward to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll flicks a high pass forward. Gary Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Whelan knocks the ball forward, putting Nicholas Mckay through on goal. Nicholas Mckay rockets a shot on goal. Nicola Santoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
26.53
Jerome Ripoll sees Nicholas Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.50
Marinus Schulp clumsily knocks into Gary Whelan. The referee warns Marinus Schulp to calm down! Gary Whelan runs off the knock.
32.50
Free kick to Roma just outside the area...
33.01
Armin Birkwald takes a stuttering run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
34.04
Marinus Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Tedesco. Ruggiero Tedesco flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri advances inside the box! Arnauld Silvestri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Vinicio E. Mancini manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.12
Cataldo Pensalfini passes the ball forward to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Fernandes.
42.31
Jerome Ripoll hits a low pass to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay edges inside the box! Nicholas Mckay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicola Santoni with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
45.00
Ruggiero Tedesco knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Guidoni. Gianluca Guidoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cataldo Pensalfini.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roma start the second half!
47.49
Ruggiero Tedesco hits a low pass to Raul Marazzina. Raul Marazzina knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
51.01
Tommy Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan directs the ball goalwards with his head but Nicola Santoni is on top of it.
53.02
Ensio Rosengren pushes up the pitch. Ensio Rosengren flicks a high pass forward. Gary Whelan collects the pass. Gary Whelan shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Nicola Santoni!
54.31
Cataldo Pensalfini makes a probing pass to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan deftly passes the ball to Roberto Simone, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Roberto Simone provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.31
Salvatore Del Grosso flicks a high pass forward. Ruggiero Tedesco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggiero Tedesco threads the ball through to Arnauld Silvestri. Arnauld Silvestri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.15
Cataldo Pensalfini makes a probing pass to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll sees space and advances. Jerome Ripoll finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Nicola Santoni. What a save!
65.28
Benedetto Nappi hits a low pass to Gianluca Guidoni. Gianluca Guidoni deftly passes the ball to Arnauld Silvestri, releasing him through on goal. Arnauld Silvestri shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnauld Silvestri!
72.36
Cataldo Pensalfini makes a probing pass to Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.25
Jerome Ripoll clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Mazzoli. The referee calls over Jerome Ripoll and shows him a yellow card! Gianmarco Mazzoli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.48
Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Dayo Scarpi replacing Arnauld Silvestri and Alessandro Bianchessi replacing Salvatore Del Grosso .
84.50
Jerome Ripoll sees Nicholas Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Mckay runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nicholas Mckay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Reggina
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Roberto Simone 27, 54
Nicholas Mckay 42, 84
Arnauld Silvestri 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Mckay of Roma

Match Ratings