Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Roma and Ancona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Roma and Ancona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Roma kick off the first half!
3.07
0-1Giampietro Ambrosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini goes all the way! Massimiliano Testini takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.39
0-1Giampietro Ambrosi makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.41
Joachim Pieri knocks the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
18.34
0-1Enzo Davanzante passes the ball forward to Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuliano Stovini.
20.22
Joachim Pieri makes a beautiful solo run. Joachim Pieri lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.23
1-1Silvain Davids sees a break and surges forward. Silvain Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vittorio Gianello.
30.39
Joachim Pieri threads the ball through to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.11
Joachim Pieri threads the ball through to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque shoots from distance. Vittorio Gianello easily smothers it.
33.13
Joachim Pieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Vittorio Gianello!
34.49
1-1Giovanni Nicola threads the ball through to Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan makes a probing pass to Danijel Malbranque but he's offside!
38.38
1-1Cataldo Iachini clumsily knocks into Adriano Pinna. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adriano Pinna runs off the knock.
44.18
Mario Bazzani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini goes all the way! Massimiliano Testini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
48.06
Giampietro Ambrosi knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jean Francois Piantoni manages to keep it out.
51.56
Gabriele Ruscitti threads the ball through to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna shoots from long range but somehow Vittorio Gianello manages to keep it out.
57.20
Giuliano Stovini surges forward with the ball. Giuliano Stovini brings the ball forward. Giuliano Stovini plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Strachan and rushes in on goal... Giuliano Stovini takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.31
Joachim Pieri makes a probing pass to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.51
Mario Bazzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.49
Ezio Di Biagio makes a simple pass to Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.14
Ezio Di Biagio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
71.20
Cataldo Iachini knocks the ball forward to Enzo Davanzante. Enzo Davanzante chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Cerbone but he's offside!
77.15
Gabriele Ruscitti knocks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.23
Giampietro Ambrosi knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.24
Lamberto Roccati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampietro Ambrosi. Giampietro Ambrosi surges forward with the ball. Giampietro Ambrosi knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
| Stephen Strachan 20, 61, 66 | Massimiliano Testini 3 Pierluigi Cerbone 78 |