0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Roma get the match underway!

6.45 1-0

Muzzy Özalan sees Kaci Sibierski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaci Sibierski lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

9.05 1-0

Steve Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Cissé. Olivier Cissé makes a convincing header. Raul César effortlessly punches it away to safety.

10.04 2-0

Muzzy Özalan surges forward with the ball. Muzzy Özalan threads the ball through to Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

16.19 2-0

Nuno Postiga hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alejandro Lazzarini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Glenn De Windt is offside!

18.34 2-0

Jeroen Hesp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

20.32 2-0

Cristiano Lanzaro surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Lanzaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ramiro Johnson who gathers it comfortably.

26.17 2-1

Nuno Postiga threads a neat ball through to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Piet Van Der Sar. Piet Van Der Sar cuts inside the box! Piet Van Der Sar tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

36.44 2-1

Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!

39.54 2-1

Cristiano Lanzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glenn De Windt. Glenn De Windt flicks a high pass forward. Piet Van Der Sar controls it well on his chest. Piet Van Der Sar lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ramiro Johnson manages to gather it.

40.23 2-2

With a delightful solo run, Spencer Gerrard stretches the opposition's defence. Spencer Gerrard knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Bischoff. Moritz Bischoff makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ramiro Johnson with no chance!! Goal for Roma!

45.00 2-2

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 2-2

The whistle blows and Empoli get the second half underway!

47.00 2-2

Cristiano Lanzaro catches Gabriel Medina on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristiano Lanzaro and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Medina runs off the knock.

48.13 2-2

Wataru Nakata passes the ball forward to Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul César who gathers it comfortably.

53.25 2-2

Muzzy Özalan flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Cissé collects the pass. Olivier Cissé deftly passes the ball to Wataru Nakata, releasing him through on goal. Wataru Nakata muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Cristiano Lanzaro.

54.14 2-2

Cristiano Lanzaro sees space and advances. Cristiano Lanzaro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Lanzaro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lazzarini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!

55.51 3-2

Gabriel Medina threads a neat ball through to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!

60.16 3-2

Roma have made a substitution with Zoumana Francois replacing Piet Van Der Sar .

61.19 3-2

Rafael Marquitos comes in with a high challenge, catching Giovanni M. Sala with his studs. The referee motions to Rafael Marquitos to come over. It's a red card!! Giovanni M. Sala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

66.31 4-2

Muzzy Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata flicks a high ball forward to Jeroen Hesp who takes it down. Jeroen Hesp lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!

73.46 4-2

Kaci Sibierski chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

77.09 4-2

Roma have made a substitution with Hamed Modibo Kroupi-Zahi replacing Tony Schreuder .

78.10 4-2

Olivier Cissé knocks the ball to his team mate, Kaci Sibierski. Kaci Sibierski lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

79.23 4-2

Zoumana Francois catches Kaci Sibierski on the ankles. The referee calls over Zoumana Francois and warns him to calm down! Kaci Sibierski runs off the knock.

81.21 4-2

Moritz Bischoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!

83.41 4-2

Spencer Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Marangon collects the pass. P. Gilberto Marangon makes a defence splitting pass to Zoumana Francois. Zoumana Francois rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Ramiro Johnson. Excellent save.

85.34 4-2

Alejandro Lazzarini catches Wataru Nakata on the ankles. The referee calls over Alejandro Lazzarini and shows him a yellow card! Wataru Nakata grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

90.00 4-2

Giovanni M. Sala flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Sibierski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaci Sibierski flicks a high pass forward to Steve Terry who brings the ball under control. Steve Terry whips in a cross ball towards Jeroen Hesp. Jeroen Hesp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Raul César manages to keep it out.

90.00 4-2

The referee blows for full-time