Match Report


PescaraPescara     RomaRoma
Phil WarbPhil Warb Richard Evans Richard Evans
Gian Matteo CirilloG. Cirillo71
G
1
G
80Raul CésarR. César
Mohammed AdeshinaM. Adeshina70
D
2
D
78Nuno PostigaN. Postiga
Richard CaldwellR. Caldwell70
D
3
D
77Cristiano LanzaroC. Lanzaro
Tobias BöhmT. Böhm71
D
4
D
75Hamed Modibo Kroupi-ZahiH. Kroupi-Zahi
Mike Ten HagM. Ten Hag73
D
5
M
82Pieter Van HintumP. Van Hintum
Ahmed BakayokoA. Bakayoko75
M
6
M
88Spencer GerrardS. Gerrard
Ronald IniaR. Inia76
M
7captain
M
82Ray PorroR. Porro
Valerio BertaniV. Bertani76
M
captain8
M
97Rafael MarquitosR. Marquitos
Henry GreeningH. Greening71
A
9
A
74Zoumana FrancoisZ. Francois
Andres VidalA. Vidal75
A
10
A
86Moritz BischoffM. Bischoff
Sebastian KühnS. Kühn76
A
11
A
77Alejandro LazzariniA. Lazzarini
 
Giulio AntonioliG. Antonioli71
D
12
D
82Tony SchreuderT. Schreuder
Ivan OakesI. Oakes74
M
13
M
72Glenn De WindtG. De Windt
Nicola C. TurriniN. Turrini69
A
14
A
85Piet Van Der SarP. Van Der Sar

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


0.00
Roma kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
Ahmed Bakayoko makes a probing pass to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.
8.53
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi threads a neat ball through to Ray Porro. Ray Porro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Lazzarini controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Lazzarini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.26
Ray Porro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.43
Rafael Marquitos passes the ball forward to Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois runs straight at the defence! Zoumana Francois shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.29
Pieter Van Hintum brings the ball forward. Pieter Van Hintum knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.43
Ahmed Bakayoko flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia plays a quick one-two with Ahmed Bakayoko and rushes in on goal... Ronald Inia shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Raul César has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.21
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi passes the ball forward to Pieter Van Hintum. Pieter Van Hintum threads a neat ball through to Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lazzarini. Alejandro Lazzarini fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.13
Mohammed Adeshina passes the ball forward to Valerio Bertani. Valerio Bertani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henry Greening. Henry Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.15
Ray Porro decides to run forward with the ball. Ray Porro knocks the ball forward to Moritz Bischoff but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.47
Tobias Böhm comes in with a late challenge on Ray Porro. The referee brings Tobias Böhm to one side and gives him a warning! Ray Porro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Cristiano Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gerrard controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Spencer Gerrard plays the ball forward to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Roma have changed their lineup with Glenn De Windt replacing Rafael Marquitos. The Roma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Pescara start the second half!
47.31
Richard Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Böhm. Tobias Böhm flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Bakayoko. Ahmed Bakayoko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Raul César gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.38
Glenn De Windt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Glenn De Windt shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.42
Spencer Gerrard sees space and advances. Spencer Gerrard plays a scrappy one-two with Zoumana Francois and stumbles forward towards the goal... Spencer Gerrard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gian Matteo Cirillo.
60.06
Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Van Hintum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Gerrard who brings the ball under control. Spencer Gerrard makes a great pass forward. Zoumana Francois runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.52
Cristiano Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Van Hintum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pieter Van Hintum knocks the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gian Matteo Cirillo gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
63.33
Pieter Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gerrard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Gerrard skips past Richard Caldwell! Spencer Gerrard cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
71.21
Roma are dictating the run of play here today.
72.02
Spencer Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois deftly passes the ball to Moritz Bischoff, releasing him through on goal. Mohammed Adeshina clumsily knocks into Moritz Bischoff. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
72.02
The referee points to the spot..
73.36
Zoumana Francois takes a slow run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.12
Pescara have made 2 substitutions with Giulio Antonioli replacing Richard Caldwell and Ivan Oakes replacing Ahmed Bakayoko .Roma have made 2 substitutions with Tony Schreuder replacing Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi and Piet Van Der Sar replacing Alejandro Lazzarini .
79.17
Cristiano Lanzaro decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Lanzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.08
Tobias Böhm threads a neat ball through to Ivan Oakes. Ivan Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening deftly passes the ball to Ivan Oakes, releasing him through on goal. Tony Schreuder hacks Ivan Oakes from behind! Ivan Oakes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
87.00
Mike Ten Hag kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Kühn controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Kühn deftly passes the ball to Ronald Inia, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Ronald Inia provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Raul César manages to keep it out.
89.42
Ivan Oakes threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Greening and advances towards the goal... Spencer Gerrard catches Sebastian Kühn on the ankles. Sebastian Kühn appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Pescara

Roma
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
45.9%
21.6%

Scorers
Ronald Inia 21
Henry Greening 33
Zoumana Francois 14, 73 (p)
Spencer Gerrard 63, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Gerrard of Roma

Match Ratings