Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 20,929 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
2.40
0-1Rocco R. Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey plays the ball forward to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca connects with a diving header. It's there!! Valentino Nodari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.43
0-1Schumann Isabey flicks a high ball forward to Bram Juffing who takes it down. Bram Juffing passes the ball forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
9.42
Nicolas Flores kicks a strong pass forward to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valentino Nodari with no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
15.29
0-2Shota Dassen catches Martijn Van Nistelrooy on the ankles. Shota Dassen is warned by the referee! Martijn Van Nistelrooy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.03
0-2Without breaking stride, John Bower plays the ball forward to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca plays the ball forward to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.03
Andre Nesta flicks a high ball forward to Benito Dionigi who takes it down. Benito Dionigi flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Pena who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Pena shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.07
0-2Rocco R. Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Schumann Isabey. Schumann Isabey kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora makes a convincing header but Valentino Nodari reads it well. Excellent keeping!
21.03
Schumann Isabey knocks the ball forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.50
Mattia Dal Moro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.33
Rocco R. Peruzzi threads the ball through to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca makes a probing pass to Martijn Van Nistelrooy. Martijn Van Nistelrooy runs straight at the defence! Martijn Van Nistelrooy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
28.50
Gaetano Falsini flicks a high ball forward to Mattia Dal Moro who takes it down. Mattia Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Francke with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
32.23
Wilfried Espatero decides to run forward with the ball. Wilfried Espatero knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli plays a one-two with Gregory Abbas and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marino Mandelli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
34.38
1-2Ludovic Collin clumsily knocks into Mattia Dal Moro. Ludovic Collin is shown the yellow card! Mattia Dal Moro runs off the knock.
39.50
Mattia Dal Moro sees space and advances. Mattia Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from David Francke. What a great pair of hands!
40.57
Wilfried Espatero threads a neat ball through to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward to Gaetano Falsini who brings the ball under control. Gaetano Falsini lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Rocco R. Peruzzi knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Flores. Nicolas Flores flicks a high pass forward. Bram Juffing collects the pass. Bram Juffing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
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. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan kick off!
48.01
Wilfried Espatero hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro hits a low pass to Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.27
Mattia Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
57.56
Nicolas Flores flicks a high ball forward to Ludovic Collin who takes it down. Ludovic Collin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ludovic Collin lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
63.15
Shota Dassen sees Mattia Dal Moro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high ball forward to Gaetano Falsini who takes it down. Gaetano Falsini knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. With a superhuman jump, Mattia Dal Moro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! David Francke had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
71.27
With imagination, Mattia Dal Moro laces a through ball forward to Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi flicks the ball with his head. David Francke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.20
Schumann Isabey threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Zamora. Eugenio Zamora plays a one-two with Bram Juffing and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Zamora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
78.20
Mattia Dal Moro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi powers a header at goal but David Francke reads it well. Superb keeping!
83.37
Shota Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro makes a simple pass to Gaetano Falsini. Gaetano Falsini lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
90.00
Ludovic Collin sees a break and surges forward. Ludovic Collin shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
29.3%
41.5%
29.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mattia Dal Moro of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Valentino Nodari (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shota Dassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfried Espatero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andre Nesta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaetano Falsini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mattia Dal Moro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Benito Dionigi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Marino Mandelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gregory Abbas (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jose Javier Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfonso Nappi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiziano Caverzan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andres Vazquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Francke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Bower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rocco R. Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adriano Circello (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Fonseca (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Schumann Isabey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ludovic Collin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Bram Juffing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martijn Van Nistelrooy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eugenio Zamora (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nicky Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Suarez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Sinclair (DEF) | 0 | |