Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 9,130 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.04
0-0Giovanni Nicola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joachim Pieri. Joachim Pieri threads the ball through to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.14
0-0Giampaolo Morello threads the ball through to Pasquale Gioacchini. Pasquale Gioacchini sees a break and surges forward. Pasquale Gioacchini whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jean Francois Piantoni.
10.31
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.55
0-0Giuliano Stovini passes the ball forward to Silvain Davids. Silvain Davids makes a probing pass to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque knocks the ball forward to Adriano Pinna but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.38
Silvain Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Karim Cruz!
21.37
Gabriele Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.18
0-0Gaetano Sereni takes it forward alone. Gaetano Sereni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ezio Di Biagio.
27.31
0-0Joachim Pieri clumsily knocks into Gaetano Sereni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaetano Sereni runs off the knock.
32.19
Giuliano Stovini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.07
Matjaz Bonomi kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain Davids. Silvain Davids passes the ball forward to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque goes all the way! Danijel Malbranque shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.45
Silvain Davids makes a simple pass to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.56
Alessandro Corsi makes a probing pass to Diego Espinal. Diego Espinal takes it forward alone. Diego Espinal lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.55
Gabriele Ruscitti knocks the ball forward to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
47.37
0-1Sandro Veronese threads the ball through to Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano directs the ball goalwards with his head. Giampiero Firicano scores for Sampdoria!!
51.29
Diego Espinal passes the ball forward to Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.23
Matjaz Bonomi advances with the ball. Matjaz Bonomi knocks the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.09
Silvain Davids controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.01
Gabriele Ruscitti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.29
1-1Joachim Pieri catches Gaetano Sereni on the ankles. The referee calls over Joachim Pieri and warns him to calm down! Gaetano Sereni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.56
Alessandro Corsi makes a probing pass to Alfonso Annoni. Alfonso Annoni passes the ball forward to Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.34
Ezio Di Biagio makes a beautiful solo run. Ezio Di Biagio knocks the ball forward to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.00
Alessandro Corsi barges into Stephen Strachan. Alessandro Corsi is shown the yellow card! Stephen Strachan runs off the knock.
87.01
Matjaz Bonomi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
26.5%
41.2%
32.4%
Scorers