Elite Play Off 1st Leg Match, AS Roma vs. Chelsea (Wed Aug 24)


                              AS Roma  |  Chelsea
                            4-2-2-2 C  |  5-2-0-1-2 P
                         Chris Ridout  |  James Houston
                                       |
                           L_Mulen GK  |  GK M_Zetterer
                        C_Smalling DF  |  DF J_Miguelito
                           R_Delap DF  |  DF M_Flano
                          P_Caddis DF  |  DF M_Friedrich
                         E_Herbert DF  |  DF D_Cole
                          I_Falque MF  |  DF Varane
                         J_Butland MF  |  DM C_Keyworth
                           M_James AM  |  DM M_Izzet
                          A_Karnak AM  |  AM B_Stancu
                            H_Kane FW  |  FW Fabinhioski
                           Taliyah FW  |  FW Y_Mizuno
                                       |
                           P_Kenny SUB |  SUB B_Trautmann
                             Ramos SUB |  SUB A_Pereira
                            Alexis SUB |  SUB P_Little
                          Juanfran SUB |  SUB M_Giglio
                          N_Nalise SUB |  SUB S_Aguero

Referee: P_Dowd (England)


Min. 3  :(chs) M_Izzet with a 50-yard pass to B_Stancu
          ...  A wicked drive by B_Stancu !
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 5  :(chs) M_Izzet unselfishly heads the ball back to Fabinhioski
          ...  Fabinhioski hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  L_Mulen was well beaten there!
          ...  And Chelsea are leading in the game now
          ...  AS Roma 0-1 Chelsea ...
Min. 6  :(asr) M_James with the first time flick to J_Butland
          ...  J_Butland with the strike !
          ...  But M_Zetterer tips it behind
          ...  P_Dowd has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 8  :(chs) M_Izzet pass splits open the defence and finds Y_Mizuno
          ...  Y_Mizuno uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  But L_Mulen makes an easy save
Min. 8  :(asr) R_Delap hoofs it up field to find Taliyah
          ...  Fabinhioski with a deliberate foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Just outside the box!
          ...  J_Butland swings it in
          ...  Taliyah gets on the end of it
          ...  Taliyah fires a shot at goal !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Right into the top corner!
          ...  AS Roma are back level!
          ...  AS Roma 1-1 Chelsea ...
Min. 9  :(chs) B_Stancu sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to Fabinhioski
          ...  C_Smalling goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 10 :(asr) The AS Roma manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 10 :(chs) Y_Mizuno comes up lame after the wicked challenge.
          ...  He's unable to continue
Min. 10 :(chs) S_Aguero takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace Y_Mizuno as FW
Min. 12 :(asr) I_Falque looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to R_Delap
          ...  C_Keyworth with a nasty foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 14 :(asr) P_Caddis off the woodwork.
          ...  Taliyah picks up the deflection
          ...  Taliyah attempts a lob!
          ...  But M_Zetterer just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 14 :(chs) B_Stancu squares it to Fabinhioski
          ...  H_Kane wins the ball well
          ...  P_Dowd has given a free kick
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  James Houston looks bemused that it wasn't more!
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  J_Miguelito swings it in
          ...  S_Aguero gets on the end of it
          ...  E_Herbert slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 15 :(asr) I_Falque sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball in to H_Kane
          ...  D_Cole cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 20 :(asr) M_James plays it forward to Taliyah
          ...  Taliyah lobs M_Zetterer!
          ...  But M_Zetterer parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 22 :(chs) D_Cole gets to the by-line
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_Izzet
          ...  A_Karnak with a bad challenge
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 23 :(chs) Fabinhioski holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to S_Aguero
          ...  R_Delap cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 24 :(asr) I_Falque runs into space
          ...  I_Falque with the punt towards goal!
          ...  M_Zetterer with a great save
          ...  And he holds onto it as well!
Min. 24 :(chs) Fabinhioski knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
          ...  He leaves the defender standing
          ...  Fabinhioski rifles it to the far post !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  D_Cole floats the ball in!
          ...  L_Mulen comes out and claims it!
Min. 27 :(chs) Varane punches I_Falque off the ball
          ...  Well spotted by P_Dowd
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  P_Dowd reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 30 :(chs) B_Stancu takes on P_Caddis
          ...  He runs past him
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  C_Smalling picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 31 :(asr) J_Butland plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  M_Flano fouls badly
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  P_Dowd lectures him
Min. 34 :(asr) I_Falque retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  H_Kane latches onto the end of it
          ...  H_Kane tries the shot !
          ...  But M_Zetterer punches it away
Min. 35 :(asr) I_Falque has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Varane
          ...  He puts in H_Kane!
          ...  D_Cole with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 35 :(chs) B_Stancu with a penetrating pass to S_Aguero
          ...  S_Aguero with the overhead !
          ...  L_Mulen just watches it fly safely wide!
Min. 41 :(asr) M_James with a slide rule pass to A_Karnak
          ...  A_Karnak sends it flying towards goal!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 42 :(asr) A_Karnak with the towering header to M_James
          ...  Varane tackles cleanly
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(chs) M_Izzet with a simple pass to M_Friedrich
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  P_Caddis belts it clear
Min. 44 :(asr) P_Caddis changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to M_James
          ...  Fabinhioski goes in stud's first
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from P_Dowd
Min. 45 :(chs) Fabinhioski is all alone
          ...  the linesman keeps his flag down
          ...  Fabinhioski attempts a low drive!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He made that look harder than it was!!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: AS Roma 1-1 Chelsea

Min. 48 :(asr) Curled in dangerously from R_Delap to P_Caddis
          ...  P_Caddis with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  M_Zetterer with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 49 :(asr) J_Butland looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards H_Kane
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  J_Miguelito hits it out for a throw
Min. 50 :(asr) M_James jumps over Varane's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  But M_Flano clears the ball to safety
Min. 50 :(chs) S_Aguero gets possession in his own half
          ...  S_Aguero with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  He hits the side netting
          ...  There was some parts of the ground that thought that went in!
Min. 52 :(asr) P_Caddis finds himself in a good position
          ...  But J_Miguelito with the fine tackle
Min. 54 :(chs) M_Flano bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to S_Aguero
          ...  S_Aguero with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  L_Mulen parries it, he follows it up
          ...  He fires it over!!
Min. 55 :(chs) S_Aguero loses M_James
          ...  E_Herbert steals the ball of off him
Min. 56 :(asr) H_Kane steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  Fabinhioski with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 58 :(asr) M_James holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to P_Caddis
          ...  P_Caddis flings a shot at goal !
          ...  M_Zetterer makes a comfortable save
          ...  He wasn't troubled there
Min. 63 :(chs) S_Aguero jumps over P_Caddis's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  But M_James clears the ball to safety
Min. 64 :(asr) J_Butland looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  E_Herbert receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  M_Friedrich goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  He's in trouble here!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 69 :(asr) I_Falque with a short pass to find Taliyah
          ...  But D_Cole sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 70 :(chs) M_Giglio is being brought on
          ...  Fabinhioski is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(chs) A_Pereira is being prepared to come on
          ...  M_Friedrich is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 71 :(asr) J_Butland plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  Taliyah decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  Blocked by D_Cole
Min. 74 :(asr) Alexis is being prepared to come on
          ...  I_Falque is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 74 :(asr) A_Karnak with the mazy run
          ...  But Varane slides in
Min. 74 :(chs) M_Izzet controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball into the middle!
          ...  B_Stancu gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  E_Herbert with a perfectly timed tackle
Min. 77 :(chs) S_Aguero runs towards the goal
          ...  S_Aguero with the chance !
          ...  But L_Mulen makes a fine save
Min. 80 :(asr) Juanfran will replace the useless Taliyah and will play FW
Min. 81 :(asr) Ramos comes on for R_Delap and takes up a DF role
Min. 83 :(chs) M_Izzet flicks it over Ramos and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  A cracking drive from M_Izzet !
          ...  L_Mulen takes the ball off him
          ...  He was showing off there!
Min. 83 :(asr) Juanfran loses his marker
          ...  M_Flano is called for the holding foul
          ...  Well spotted by the referee
          ...  P_Dowd reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 85 :(chs) M_Izzet steps over the ball
          ...  He nutmegs P_Caddis
          ...  That a lovely piece of trickery
          ...  M_Izzet fires a shot at goal !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 86 :(chs) C_Keyworth looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  Varane receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from Ramos
Min. 87 :(asr) H_Kane jumps over the defender's challenge
          ...  The cross hits H_Kane on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
          ...  But M_Zetterer punches it away
          ...  He commands his area so well
Min. 87 :(asr) H_Kane beats J_Miguelito
          ...  J_Miguelito is late with that one
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand
          ...  P_Dowd refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asr) H_Kane lobs it over A_Pereira
          ...  H_Kane with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  But hits the side netting!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by Alexis!
          ...  M_Zetterer easily claims the ball!
Min. 88 :(asr) J_Butland with a smart turn
          ...  M_Flano with the tackle
          ...  P_Dowd will want to speak to him
          ...  His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
Min. 88 :(asr) M_James is now playing as a FW
Min. 92 :(asr) P_Caddis finds H_Kane with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  B_Stancu with an ugly foul
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Olimpico Stadium
Attendance           : 50,000
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AS Roma Match Info
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Best player          : J_Butland
Scorers              : Taliyah (8)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : H_Kane (14), A_Karnak (22)
Injured              : N/A
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Chelsea Match Info
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Best player          : M_Izzet (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Fabinhioski (5)
Sent Off             : M_Flano (88)
Booked               : Fabinhioski (8), C_Keyworth (12), Varane (27), M_Friedrich (64)
Injured              : Y_Mizuno (10)
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Match Statistics
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                              AS Roma     |     Chelsea
Attempts on Goal     :          11        |       11
Off target           :           2        |       7
On target            :           9        |       4
Possession           :          44        |       56
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       4
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :           6        |       12
Key Tackles          :           9        |       10
Key Passes           :          17        |       12
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Final Score          : AS Roma 1 - 1 Chelsea
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Player Statistics - AS Roma
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Mulen        GK  39   4   6   3  10 |  97   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0   0   0
C_Smalling     DF   1  27   8   5  29 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
R_Delap        DF   2  26   8   9  34 |  84   0   1   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20   0
P_Caddis       DF   2  25  12   8  28 |  97   0   1   2   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  20  10
E_Herbert      DF   1  24   7  11  41 |  97   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
I_Falque       MF   3  14  26   9  19 |  77   0   0   5   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  50   5
J_Butland      MF   2   9  25  11  41 |  97   0   0   3   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  45   5
M_James        FW   2  10  23  14  21 |  97   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
A_Karnak       AM   3   4  23  14  31 |  97   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -1
H_Kane         FW   1   8  10  28  33 |  97   0   0   0   0   3   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   9
Taliyah        FW   2   6   6  26  44 |  83   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
P_Kenny        GK  27   2   2   1  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  23   7   7  22 |  13   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Alexis         MF   3   9  23  13  12 |  20   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Juanfran       FW   3   6   7  26  31 |  14   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
N_Nalise       FW   2   4   7  24  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Chelsea
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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M_Zetterer     GK  34   3   3   3  32 |  97   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0   0   0
J_Miguelito    DF   2  26   9   3  33 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
M_Flano        DF   1  26   6   1  33 |  91   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   1   0  10   0 -10
M_Friedrich    DF   2  25  11   9  29 |  73   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
D_Cole         DF   1  24   9  10  29 |  97   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  80  10   0
Varane         DF   2  21   8   6  10 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  38  -2  -2
C_Keyworth     DM   2  12  26   7  22 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2   8  -2
M_Izzet        DM   2  11  25   7  25 |  97   0   0   5   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  65   6
B_Stancu       AM   2   7  25  17  34 |  97   0   0   3   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   1
Fabinhioski    FW   2   7  12  27  33 |  73   0   1   1   0   3   1   1   0   0  18   8  20
Y_Mizuno       FW   2   6   6  24  23 |  10   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
B_Trautmann    GK  28   2   1   2  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Pereira      DF   2  26  11   7  14 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Little       MF   2   3  27   2  38 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Giglio       FW   1   2  25   8  37 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Aguero       FW   2   9   8  25  20 |  87   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
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