Match Report


RomaRoma     ParmaParma
Gary ShaplandGary Shapland Computer Player Computer Player
Vinicio E. ManciniV. Mancini74
G
1
G
69Francesco PaschettaF. Paschetta
Sjaak Van Den BergS. Van Den Berg65
D
2
D
69Hans de GrootH. de Groot
Cataldo PensalfiniC. Pensalfini53
D
3
D
66Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Ensio RosengrenE. Rosengren75
D
4
D
64Tomas MendesT. Mendes
Tomas FonsecaT. Fonseca74
D
5captain
M
72Ruddy GovouR. Govou
Tommy WoodgateT. Woodgate74
M
6
M
71Graziano RobbiatiG. Robbiati
Jerome RipollJ. Ripoll71
M
7
M
67Jose AlvesJ. Alves
Armin BirkwaldA. Birkwald71
M
8
M
66Bernardo BorgobelloB. Borgobello
Nicholas MckayN. Mckay73
A
captain9
A
75Marinus JanssenM. Janssen
Gary WhelanG. Whelan69
A
10
A
75Alec JamesA. James
Roberto SimoneR. Simone67
A
11
A
68Clarence VerhoevenC. Verhoeven
 
Marco EranioM. Eranio56
A
12
G
68Vincenzo FiricanoV. Firicano
Pablo RedondoP. Redondo72
A
13
G
66Stephane ParlourS. Parlour
Guerino BotticellaG. Botticella69
M
14
D
63Paolo RizzitelliP. Rizzitelli

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Parma. 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 Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.


0.00
Roma kick off the first half!
4.45
Cataldo Pensalfini hacks Marinus Janssen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marinus Janssen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.26
Ruddy Govou runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruddy Govou deftly passes the ball to Marinus Janssen, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Marinus Janssen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
18.53
Bernardo Borgobello knocks the ball to his team mate, Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen finds some space and shoots from distance but Vinicio E. Mancini is on top of it.
22.08
Cataldo Pensalfini threads the ball through to Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.40
Graziano Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Vinicio E. Mancini.
25.26
Corner kick to Parma. Ruddy Govou chips it to the near post. Jose Alves cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.34
Cataldo Pensalfini knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.55
Jerome Ripoll makes a probing pass to Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Francesco Paschetta gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
32.18
Cataldo Pensalfini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Whelan. Gary Whelan threads the ball through into the box. Roberto Simone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Roberto Carrasco. Excellent block.
33.21
Armin Birkwald surges forward with the ball. Armin Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Hans de Groot.
34.42
It's a corner kick which Gary Whelan takes quickly, playing the ball short to Cataldo Pensalfini. Cataldo Pensalfini knocks the ball into the box. Roberto Simone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.30
With a delightful solo run, Tommy Woodgate stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Woodgate threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Whelan. Some good footwork from Gary Whelan provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.58
Bernardo Borgobello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
42.55
Armin Birkwald clumsily knocks into Ruddy Govou. Armin Birkwald is given a warning by the referee! Ruddy Govou runs off the knock.
45.00
Cataldo Pensalfini flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Ripoll. Jerome Ripoll decides to run forward with the ball. Jerome Ripoll shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Francesco Paschetta manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Parma kick off the second half!
59.46
Cataldo Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Tommy Woodgate. Tommy Woodgate runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Woodgate rushes past Hans de Groot! Tommy Woodgate muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.10
Armin Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Simone. Roberto Simone shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.48
Graziano Robbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James lofts in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.34
Ensio Rosengren flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Ripoll controls it well on his chest. Jerome Ripoll threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Mckay. Nicholas Mckay advances inside the box! Nicholas Mckay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.47
Ensio Rosengren hacks Marinus Janssen from behind! The referee calls over Ensio Rosengren and shows him a yellow card! Marinus Janssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.34
Roberto Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Verhoeven who takes it down. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Vinicio E. Mancini.
78.12
Corner kick to Parma. Ruddy Govou plays it to the far post. Alec James comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.19
Hans de Groot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Janssen controls it well on his chest. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Tomas Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Borgobello. Bernardo Borgobello hits a low pass to Alec James. Alec James plays a one-two with Clarence Verhoeven and advances towards the goal... Alec James rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Vinicio E. Mancini had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Parma
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.2%
43.6%
28.2%

Scorers
Tommy Woodgate 59
Alec James 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Woodgate of Roma

Match Ratings