Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Parma kick off!
4.40
0-0Moritz Götz surges forward with the ball. Moritz Götz plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.
8.41
0-0Pieter Van Hintum makes a probing pass to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.35
1-0Cristiano Lanzaro makes a probing pass to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos makes a simple pass to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Spencer Gerrard provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.45
P. Gilberto Marangon chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos deftly passes the ball to Alejandro Lazzarini, releasing him through on goal. Alejandro Lazzarini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alejandro Lazzarini!
20.36
Tony Schreuder plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piet Van Der Sar flicks a high pass forward. Zoumana Francois controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Zoumana Francois provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.44
Vinicio E. Pensalfini advances with the ball. Vinicio E. Pensalfini knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon plays a sublime one-two with Alejandro Lazzarini and races in on goal... P. Gilberto Marangon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gianfranco Ficcadenti had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
28.28
4-0Rafael Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Piet Van Der Sar who takes it down. Piet Van Der Sar knocks the ball forward to Zoumana Francois but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.46
4-0Moritz Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Romano de Jong. Spencer Gerrard hacks Romano de Jong from behind! Romano de Jong appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.06
Moritz Götz receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Alberda. Moritz Götz threads a neat ball through to Fadel El Khebir. Fadel El Khebir sees Rodrigo Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Neves plays a quick one-two with Romano de Jong and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Neves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.46
4-0Fadel El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
44.43
4-0Cristiano Lanzaro barges into Rodrigo Neves. The referee calls over Cristiano Lanzaro and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. The Parma players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
48.30
Moritz Götz decides to run forward with the ball. Moritz Götz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano de Jong. Romano de Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.52
4-0Cristiano Lanzaro barges into Rodrigo Neves. The referee warns Cristiano Lanzaro to calm down! Rodrigo Neves runs off the knock.
54.06
P. Gilberto Marangon flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Marquitos who brings the ball neatly under control. Rafael Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
59.06
Tony Schreuder kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon knocks in a cross ball towards Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.06
5-0Roma have made a substitution with Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi replacing Cristiano Lanzaro .Parma have made a substitution with Antoine Fuchs replacing Romano de Jong .
69.35
Spencer Gerrard runs forward with the ball. Spencer Gerrard flicks a high pass forward to P. Gilberto Marangon who brings the ball under control. P. Gilberto Marangon makes a probing pass between the defence to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Gianfranco Ficcadenti is on top of it.
71.58
Tony Schreuder plays the ball forward to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard darts forward. Spencer Gerrard makes a great pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.05
Vinicio E. Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Marangon collects the pass. P. Gilberto Marangon chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini whips in a cross ball towards Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.53
Spencer Gerrard hits a low pass to Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.39
Roma have made 2 substitutions with Ray Porro replacing Rafael Marquitos and Moritz Bischoff replacing Piet Van Der Sar .Parma have made a substitution with Demetrio Percassi replacing Moritz Frieser .
78.41
Zoumana Francois hits a low pass to Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini plays a one-two with Zoumana Francois and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Lazzarini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gianfranco Ficcadenti had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
81.08
7-0Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi takes a quick throw-in. Spencer Gerrard advances with the ball. Spencer Gerrard edges inside the box! Spencer Gerrard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Gilbert Tanghe steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.20
Tony Schreuder flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Van Hintum collects the pass. Pieter Van Hintum chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff knocks in a cross ball towards Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois heads the ball goalwards. Moritz Götz sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
89.08
Moritz Götz sees Demetrio Percassi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Percassi shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Fadel El Khebir makes a probing pass to Demetrio Percassi. Demetrio Percassi shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
29.3%
38.7%
32%
Scorers
| Spencer Gerrard 9 Alejandro Lazzarini 14, 78 Zoumana Francois 20 P. Gilberto Marangon 24 Piet Van Der Sar 59, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Lazzarini of Roma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul César (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vinicio E. Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Lanzaro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Tony Schreuder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pieter Van Hintum (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Spencer Gerrard (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | P. Gilberto Marangon (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Rafael Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Zoumana Francois (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Piet Van Der Sar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ray Porro (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Moritz Bischoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gianfranco Ficcadenti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Götz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martial Essola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilbert Tanghe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pier G. Gamberini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Romano de Jong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fadel El Khebir (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moritz Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ljubisa Francesco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antoine Fuchs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Demetrio Percassi (DEF) | 6 | |