Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Udinese. A crowd of 20,185 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Udinese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Udinese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
0.00
Roma start the match!
2.53
Cristiano Lanzaro sees Pieter Van Hintum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pieter Van Hintum surges forward with the ball. Pieter Van Hintum shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alessandro Stellone.
4.19
Corner kick to Roma. Pieter Van Hintum plays it to the near post. Rui Cervantes gets to the ball and clears it up field.
6.20
Spencer Gerrard takes a quick throw-in, which Piet Van Der Sar takes on the chest. Piet Van Der Sar threads a neat ball through to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff hits a low pass to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
8.16
Oliver Winkler knocks the ball forward to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari hits a low pass to David Jentsch. David Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Boutal. With a superhuman jump, Orlando Boutal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Udinese!
12.37
Rui Cervantes comes in with a late challenge on Spencer Gerrard. The referee calls over Rui Cervantes and warns him to calm down! Spencer Gerrard stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.43
Carmelo Sibilano knocks the ball to his team mate, David Jentsch. David Jentsch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.56
Branko Van Dessel makes a beautiful solo run. Branko Van Dessel hits a low pass to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.
26.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Branko Van Dessel plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Winkler plays the ball forward to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari shoots from 25 yards but somehow Raul César manages to keep it out.
32.10
David Jentsch hits a low pass to Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
38.18
Spencer Gerrard flicks a high pass forward to Piet Van Der Sar who brings the ball under control. Piet Van Der Sar shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alessandro Stellone. What a great pair of hands!
40.22
Farid Djoudi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Cervantes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.42
Branko Van Dessel makes an attacking run forward. Branko Van Dessel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma have changed their lineup with Alejandro Lazzarini replacing Piet Van Der Sar. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Udinese kick off!
47.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.36
Rafael Marquitos surges forward with the ball. Rafael Marquitos shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
55.01
Farid Djoudi flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Sibilano collects the pass. Carmelo Sibilano knocks the ball forward to Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.32
David Jentsch flicks a high pass forward to Julian José Mari who brings the ball under control. Julian José Mari shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.25
Roma have made a substitution with P. Gilberto Marangon replacing Spencer Gerrard .Udinese have made a substitution with Diego Bianchi replacing Carlo Hafner .
61.29
Julian José Mari flicks a high pass forward to Rui Cervantes who brings the ball under control. Rui Cervantes shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
63.23
Udinese are dictating the run of play here today.
65.18
Rui Cervantes hacks P. Gilberto Marangon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! P. Gilberto Marangon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.18
Rafael Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff shoots from distance but is denied by Alessandro Stellone. Excellent save.
69.13
Ray Porro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini shoots from 20 yards but Alessandro Stellone is on top of his game. Great save!
71.40
Orlando Boutal hacks Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi from behind! Orlando Boutal is shown the yellow card! Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi runs off the knock.
72.55
Carmelo Sibilano passes the ball forward to Julian José Mari. Julian José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Kwame Jongsma. Kwame Jongsma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
73.43
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi threads the ball through to Pieter Van Hintum. Pieter Van Hintum threads a neat ball through to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.43
Roma have made a substitution with Tony Schreuder replacing Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi .Udinese have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Sesay replacing Orlando Boutal and Stefan Böhm replacing Julian José Mari .
78.44
Ray Porro darts forward. Ray Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alessandro Stellone with no chance!! Goal for Roma!
84.47
P. Gilberto Marangon makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff beats his man to it with a header. Moritz Bischoff scores for Roma!!
89.54
Diego Bianchi flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Sibilano controls it well on his chest. Carmelo Sibilano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Raul César!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Bischoff of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul César (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nuno Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pieter Van Hintum (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Spencer Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ray Porro (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Nicholls (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Moritz Bischoff (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Piet Van Der Sar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | P. Gilberto Marangon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Stellone (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Branko Van Dessel (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Farid Djoudi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Winkler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kwame Jongsma (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmelo Sibilano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlo Hafner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rui Cervantes (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Julian José Mari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Orlando Boutal (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | David Jentsch (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jacob Sesay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Bianchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Böhm (ATT) | 6 | |


















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