Match Report


Lecce     Roma
James Pengelly Richard Evans
J. LiddellG1GV. Lozano
M. RomaD2DD. Mercuri
A. CamposDcaptain3DE. Butragueno
G. BagnacaniD4DV. Aglietti
J. McgrealD5ML. Lorenzi
F. BertottoM6MO. Orlandini
R. MuzziM7MP. Marangon
J. VegaM8MM. Götz
F. AmeriniA9AJ. César
R. DixonA10captainAF. Mezzano
I. FilippiA11AG. Tambellini
 
B. TilerD12AA. Lazzarini
D. BridgesM13MG. Hamed
M. OuindiA14MM. Del Prete

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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Roma. A crowd of 17,776 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.


0.00
Roma start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.09
Rosario Muzzi flicks a high pass forward. Rio Dixon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Dixon shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.14
Andre Campos knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Mcgreal. Jonathan Mcgreal hits a low pass to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon shoots from outside the area but is denied by Victor Lozano. Excellent save.
10.56
With a delightful solo run, Rosario Muzzi stretches the opposition's defence. Rosario Muzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Victor Lozano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.58
Giuseppe Tambellini comes in with a very late challenge on Andre Campos. The referee motions to Giuseppe Tambellini to come over. It's a red card!! Andre Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.36
Domenico Mercuri pushes mid-way up the pitch. Domenico Mercuri makes a probing pass to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano rushes past Jonathan Mcgreal! Jonathan Mcgreal hacks Franceco Mezzano from behind! Penalty not given!!
26.44
Rosario Muzzi laces a weighted ball forward to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon shoots from distance. Victor Lozano gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
27.10
Marco Roma makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks the ball forward to Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi shoots from 25 yards but Victor Lozano is on top of it.
28.28
Marcel Götz threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Marangon. P. Gilberto Marangon rushes past Jonathan Mcgreal! P. Gilberto Marangon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but John Liddell manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.09
Andre Campos makes a probing pass to Marco Roma. Marco Roma flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Bertotto. Federico Bertotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Aglietti.
33.17
Jonathan Mcgreal hacks Jean Chr. César from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean Chr. César stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.18
Ottavio Orlandini threads the ball through to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano skips past Guglielmo Bagnacani! Franceco Mezzano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.38
Jonathan Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Bertotto. Federico Bertotto sees Fabian N. Amerini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian N. Amerini makes a defence splitting pass to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Rosario Muzzi plays the ball forward to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Marcel Götz flicks a high pass forward. Jean Chr. César holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Chr. César advances inside the box! Jean Chr. César shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
47.48
Rosario Muzzi threads a neat ball through to Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi passes the ball forward to Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.53
Jose Vega threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini makes a probing pass to Rio Dixon but he's offside!
60.49
Federico Bertotto takes it forward alone. Federico Bertotto shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
61.55
Federico Bertotto threads a neat ball through to Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Lozano with no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
65.02
With a delightful solo run, Marcel Götz stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Götz shoots from 20 yards but is denied by John Liddell. Excellent save.
66.45
Rosario Muzzi makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini advances with the ball. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.31
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Brian Tiler replacing Guglielmo Bagnacani, David Bridges replacing Rosario Muzzi and Moritz Ouindi replacing Ighli Filippi .Roma have made 2 substitutions with Manuele Del Prete replacing P. Gilberto Marangon and Gabriel Hamed replacing Marcel Götz .
85.45
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.47
Andre Campos laces a weighted ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Rio Dixon controls it well on his chest. Rio Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Ouindi but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Hamed. Gabriel Hamed finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Lecce

Roma
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 59.7402597402597 vs 40.2597402597403
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 41.56%, Away team third: 29.87%

Scorers
Rosario Muzzi 47, 62
Franceco Mezzano 34

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rosario Muzzi of Lecce

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. John Liddell (GK)
6
2. Marco Roma (DEF)
6
3. Andre Campos (DEF)
6
4. Guglielmo Bagnacani (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Mcgreal (DEF)
5
6. Federico Bertotto (MID)
7
7. Rosario Muzzi (MID)
9
8. Jose Vega (MID)
6
9. Fabian N. Amerini (ATT)
6
10. Rio Dixon (ATT)
6
11. Ighli Filippi (ATT)
6

12. Brian Tiler (DEF)
6
13. David Bridges (MID)
6
14. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
6

1. Victor Lozano (GK)
7
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Valerio Aglietti (DEF)
6
5. Luca Lorenzi (MID)
6
6. Ottavio Orlandini (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto Marangon (MID)
6
8. Marcel Götz (MID)
6
9. Jean Chr. César (ATT)
6
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
7
11. Giuseppe Tambellini (ATT)
3

12. Alejandro Lazzarini (ATT)
0
13. Gabriel Hamed (MID)
6
14. Manuele Del Prete (MID)
6