Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,633 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Bari 1908 and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Loureiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Bari 1908 and Roma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruben Loureiro.
0.00
Roma get the match underway!
3.29
Simon Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mirco Cammarata.
8.55
Luigi Galli comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Lazzarini. Luigi Galli is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Lazzarini stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.20
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lazzarini collects the pass. Alejandro Lazzarini tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
14.06
Leonardo Soler knocks the ball forward to Mauro Graffiedi. Mauro Graffiedi flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Turrini. Lorenzo Turrini runs straight at the defence! Lorenzo Turrini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.21
Ray Porro sees Moritz Bischoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Bischoff tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
18.18
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi kicks a strong pass forward to Ray Porro. Ray Porro chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.10
P. Gilberto Marangon knocks the ball forward to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.22
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward. Simon Nicholls collects the pass. Simon Nicholls runs straight at the defence! Simon Nicholls cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Simon Nicholls scores for Roma!!
32.30
Ray Porro flicks a high ball forward to Simon Nicholls who takes it down. Simon Nicholls shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.57
Roberto Neves catches Moritz Bischoff on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Neves and warns him to calm down! Moritz Bischoff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.50
Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.48
Ross Standing sees Roberto Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Raul César!
39.08
Without breaking stride, Ross Standing plays the ball forward to Mauro Graffiedi. Mauro Graffiedi shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.19
Ross Standing flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Schaap holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramon Schaap plays a sublime one-two with Ross Standing and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Ramon Schaap provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Raul César manages to keep it out.
44.19
Leonardo Soler threads the ball through to Ross Standing. Ross Standing hits a low pass to Juri Lappanese. Juri Lappanese shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Raul César. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Roma have changed their lineup with Piet Van Der Sar replacing Moritz Bischoff. The FC Bari 1908 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
48.44
Nuno Postiga hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon knocks the ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar plays a one-two with Simon Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Piet Van Der Sar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Davide Sala manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.17
Rafael Marquitos plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.01
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Van Der Sar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini shoots from 25 yards but Davide Sala is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
59.35
Leonardo Soler threads a neat ball through to Ross Standing. Ross Standing flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Graffiedi collects the pass. Mauro Graffiedi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by P. Gilberto Marangon.
60.32
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Giampiero Cardone replacing Mauro Graffiedi .
61.40
Giampiero Cardone knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Standing. Ross Standing shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Raul César.
62.31
Roberto Neves takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Raul César scoops up the ball.
63.57
Mirco Cammarata flicks a high ball forward to Giampiero Cardone who takes it down. Giampiero Cardone flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Neves who takes it down. Roberto Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.19
Cristiano Lanzaro runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar whips in a cross ball towards Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Davide Sala didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.53
Ross Standing catches Cristiano Lanzaro on the ankles. The referee calls over Ross Standing and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Lanzaro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.16
With vision, Ramon Schaap plays the ball forward to Juri Lappanese. Juri Lappanese whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Schaap. Ramon Schaap finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.16
Leonardo Soler hits a low pass to Juri Lappanese. Juri Lappanese threads a neat ball through to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.13
Roma have made 2 substitutions with Tony Schreuder replacing Cristiano Lanzaro and Pieter Van Hintum replacing Spencer Gerrard .
79.29
Nuno Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon passes the ball forward to Simon Nicholls. Simon Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Porro. Ray Porro makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
81.31
Giampiero Cardone makes a simple pass to Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves puts a great ball through. Juri Lappanese races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
84.49
Ray Porro flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini who takes it down. Alejandro Lazzarini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.53
Mirco Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Ross Standing controls it well on his chest. Ross Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.
89.31
Mirco Cammarata kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Lappanese. Juri Lappanese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Neves. Roberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.4%
41.7%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Nicholls of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Davide Sala (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luigi Galli (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Mirco Cammarata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauro Graffiedi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ross Standing (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juri Lappanese (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lorenzo Turrini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ramon Schaap (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giampiero Cardone (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcello Brambilla (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Carparelli (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raul César (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nuno Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Spencer Gerrard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | P. Gilberto Marangon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ray Porro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Nicholls (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Moritz Bischoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Piet Van Der Sar (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Pieter Van Hintum (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |












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