Match Report


RomaRoma     PescaraPescara
Rik MontRik Mont David Bacon David Bacon
Valentino NodariV. Nodari74
G
1
G
76David RenardD. Renard
Shota DassenS. Dassen74
D
2
D
68Rene ClaesR. Claes
Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento66
D
3
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Andre NestaA. Nesta72
D
captain4
D
69Ugo SmitheU. Smithe
Alberto MendesA. Mendes68
D
5
M
77Jannick CantonaJ. Cantona
Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan74
M
6
M
77Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini73
M
7captain
M
70Arnauld MassonA. Masson
Benito DionigiB. Dionigi73
A
8
M
78Miguel RomanM. Roman
Marino MandelliM. Mandelli69
A
9
A
72Anthony ButtA. Butt
Gregory AbbasG. Abbas71
A
10
A
72Matt HansenM. Hansen
Jose Javier PenaJ. Pena72
A
11
A
69Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro
 
Walter PandolfiW. Pandolfi67
D
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro79
M
13
D
66Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy
Andres VazquezA. Vazquez69
A
14
A
73Kaci MichelK. Michel

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.


0.00
Roma kick off!
4.50
Arnauld Masson threads the ball through to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
8.48
Eduardo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.31
Ugo Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Masson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Masson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.00
Tiziano Caverzan clumsily knocks into Ugo Smithe. Tiziano Caverzan is shown the yellow card! Ugo Smithe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.55
Tiziano Caverzan kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.28
Gaetano Falsini knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.58
Ugo Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
27.46
Andre Nesta makes a probing pass to Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini makes a simple pass to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
28.19
Gaetano Falsini flicks a high ball forward to Gregory Abbas who takes it down. Gregory Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from David Renard. What a save!
30.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Smithe plays the ball forward to Arnauld Masson. Arnauld Masson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arnauld Masson knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Valentino Nodari is on top of it.
32.36
Andre Nesta clumsily knocks into Eduardo Calvo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Calvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.22
Andre Nesta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan shoots from distance. It curls slightly but David Renard manages to gather it.
38.58
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Masson who takes it down. Arnauld Masson threads the ball through to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Valentino Nodari gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
39.33
Shota Dassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan passes the ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.32
Tiziano Caverzan chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Smithe.
44.40
Rene Claes sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. What a great partnership. Matt Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Masson. Arnauld Masson edges inside the box! Arnauld Masson takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Pescara kicking off!
49.44
Gaetano Falsini knocks the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by David Renard!
54.48
Ugo Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen makes a probing pass to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Valentino Nodari had no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
57.36
Ricardo Nascimento makes a strong solo run forward. Ricardo Nascimento makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Renard punches it away to safety.
60.48
Jose Javier Pena catches Mauricio Caminero on the ankles. Jose Javier Pena is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Caminero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.48
Pescara are dictating the run of play here today.
66.53
Gaetano Falsini knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.41
Shota Dassen hacks Arnauld Masson from behind! Shota Dassen is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Masson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.43
Mauricio Caminero sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen makes a probing pass to Eduardo Calvo but he's offside!
75.45
Pescara are dictating the run of play here today.
85.29
Ugo Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Tiziano Caverzan comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Roman. The referee warns Tiziano Caverzan to calm down! Miguel Roman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Rene Claes chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Masson. Arnauld Masson threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo runs straight at the defence! Andre Nesta barges into Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Roma

Pescara
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
24.4%
43.6%
32.1%

Scorers
Gaetano Falsini 67
Arnauld Masson 44
Anthony Butt 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnauld Masson of Pescara

Match Ratings
1.Valentino Nodari (GK)
7
2.Shota Dassen (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4.Andre Nesta (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alberto Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Tiziano Caverzan (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gaetano Falsini (MID)goal scored
8
8.Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9.Marino Mandelli (ATT)
6
10.Gregory Abbas (ATT)
6
11.Jose Javier Pena (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
0
13.Mattia Dal Moro (MID)
0
14.Andres Vazquez (ATT)
0

1.David Renard (GK)
8
2.Rene Claes (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Smithe (DEF)
7
5.Jannick Cantona (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Calvo (MID)
7
7.Arnauld Masson (MID)goal scored
9
8.Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9.Anthony Butt (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Matt Hansen (ATT)
7
11.Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
0
14.Kaci Michel (ATT)
0