Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Roma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the match underway!
8.12
0-0Ezio Di Biagio makes a simple pass to Joachim Pieri. Joachim Pieri passes the ball forward to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.04
0-0Gabriele Ruscitti comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Ziliani. Gabriele Ruscitti is shown the yellow card! Tomas Ziliani runs off the knock.
14.55
Silvain Davids knocks the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.02
Silvain Davids chips the ball to his team mate, Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.14
Edoardo Ruotolo passes the ball forward to Gianluca Olivares. Gianluca Olivares shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.58
0-1Edoardo Ruotolo advances with the ball. Edoardo Ruotolo whips in a cross ball towards Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.03
Joachim Pieri passes the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.20
Matjaz Bonomi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque goes all the way! Danijel Malbranque rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.18
0-1Fiorentina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Roma's defence.
36.12
Danilo Bravo knocks the ball forward to Edoardo Ruotolo. Edoardo Ruotolo makes a simple pass to Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
40.46
Giuliano Stovini makes a simple pass to Joachim Pieri. Joachim Pieri kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Roma kick off and get the second half underway!
49.03
Antonino Muzzi makes a probing pass to Gianluca Olivares. Gianluca Olivares lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.10
Eddy Pellissier comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Malbranque. Eddy Pellissier is shown the yellow card! Danijel Malbranque runs off the knock.
54.32
Ezio Di Biagio sees space and advances. Ezio Di Biagio threads the ball through to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Strachan and rushes in on goal... Danijel Malbranque rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.17
0-1Gabriele Ruscitti takes it forward alone. Gabriele Ruscitti shoots from 20 yards. Raynald Masudi easily smothers it.
59.57
Ezio Di Biagio chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain Davids. Silvain Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.26
Giuliano Stovini knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Ruscitti. Gabriele Ruscitti knocks the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.49
Antonino Muzzi makes a probing pass to Gianluca Olivares. Gianluca Olivares goes all the way! Gianluca Olivares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.00
Gennaro Ivan Rossitto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Olivares. Gianluca Olivares shoots from long range. Gianluca Olivares scores for Fiorentina!!
75.51
Joachim Pieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
77.51
Giuliano Stovini knocks the ball to his team mate, Joachim Pieri. Joachim Pieri 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. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danijel Malbranque!
81.57
1-3Gabriele Ruscitti barges into Tomas Ziliani. Gabriele Ruscitti is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Ziliani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.53
1-3Danijel Malbranque barges into Eddy Pellissier. The referee calls over Danijel Malbranque and warns him to calm down! Eddy Pellissier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%
Scorers