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RESULTS: Coppa Italia Tim Semifinal Second Leg CATANIA 1 - 1 AS ROMA Goals by Aquilani and Silvestri "Roma is in the COPPA ITALIA FINAL against Inter!!"
By Anna Italia
Roma is in the Coppa Italia Tim Final for the 4th Consecutive time!!!!
Final will be AS ROMA - FC INTER on May 24
With Roma's goal in the First Leg the Aggregate Result is Roma 2 - 1 Catania.
Catania 1 - 1 AS ROMA
29' Cristian Silvestri 27' Alberto Aquilani
Substitutions: 56' Biagianti out, Baiocco in 64' Ludovic Giuly out, Mauro Esposito in
85' Pia' out, Iannelli in 76' Simone Perrotta out, Max Tonetto in
79' Daniele De Rossi out, Amantino Mancini in
Situation: Coppa Italia Tim Semifinal First leg was 1-0 in favor of Roma with a goal from Captain
Francesco Totti
- If the scores in Catania is a draw, Roma will pass to the Coppa Italia final against Inter
- If Roma win ... be me guest... they will go with flying colors to the Coppa Italia final and it will be a victory for any... maybe on who want it more?
Here we go guys.... Referee Emidio Morganti whistles the beginning of the match... and PRAY IF YOU ARE A ROMA FAN .... PRAY TOO if you are a CATANIA FAN...
I am watching the match on RAI INTERNATIONAL and following also in the Roman radio "Radio Spazio Aperto."
Closeups from Roma coach Luciano Spalletti and the Roman gladiators going to the field. Catania coach Walter Zenga also watching his players....
Roma starts with Curci, Panucci, Cicinho, Aquilani, Vucinic, Giuly, Antunes, De Rossi, Perrotta, Brighi, Cassetti. Here is the photo I took of Roma lineup on Rai International.
Catania starting lineup includes Bizzarri, Sottil, Silvestre, Edusei, Colucci, Mascara, Pia', Izco, Silvestri, Alvarez, Biagianti
Come on guys!!!! I am for Roma, and you????
If Roma win, it will be the 4th consecutive time making it to the COPPA ITALIA final!!!!
Wow.... Forza Roma,,, come on gladiators!
In the 22nd minute, Catania had their first chance to score when Captain Giuseppe Mascara failed to reach target but when Roma cleared the danger the ball went to Edusei shooting with his right foot missing by a tiny inch!!!! ... Corner for Catania...
Hey, if Catania opens the score the entire Stadium will collapse! I wonder if Catania has what it takes to beat the giallorossi and go to the final against Inter.
Wow, Antunes, finally we are seeing him in action and let me tell you ANTUNES IS PLAYING WONDERFUL!...
Poor guy, he had no other choice because he must impress Coach Spalletti to make him play more minutes!
Antunes starts the counterattack in the 23rd minute sending a cross to defender Cicinho though Catania defense intercepted.
Antunes photo courtesy of asroma.it
Here is the emotional moment!!!!
In the 26th minute, Refereee Emidio Morganti grants a penalty to ROMA!!!! Unbelievable!!!! Just when Roma striker Mirko Vucinic was heading inside the box Catania defender Silvestri commits a foul on Vucinic who ends up on the ground! It's penalty my friends!!!!
Taking the spot is noneother than our young Roman gladiator Alberto Aquilani.
Get set.... ready .. .shoot...
Yes, it is goal!!!!!! What a joy!!!! ROMA TAKING THE LEAD and Perrotta, Vucinic all come to congratulate Aquilani.
With this goal Roma is in the final of the Coppa Italia!!!!
It will be Spalletti's third time taking Roma to the final!!!! It means a rendez vous with INTER AGAIN.
Oh no!!!!!!!! What are you doing!!!!!!! No way....
Just two minutes later, in the 29th minute, CATANIA equalized the score!!!! with the very same player causing the penalty for Roma.. .Defender CRISTIAN SILVESTRI!!!!!
Hey, SILVESTRI really redeemed himself with this goal. That is having determination !
Roma goalkeeper Gianluca Curci is desolated!!!!!! Come on Curci.... cheer up, let's do our best and protect the victory. Forza, dai!
A scary moment right at the end of the first half. In the 46th minute, Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta having problems al "polpacciom" in his calf... medical treatment and Referee Morganti will have to add an additional moment for this injury delay.
Let's wait and see if he can continue playing or not. Come on, forza Perrotta. Dai, si tira avanti! What a player and symbol for Roma!! I hope Donadoni calls him for the Nazionale!
Second half see an early attempt from Catania again with Giuseppe Mascara but missed the target. He shoots so strong that almost lose a shoe!!!!
In the 56th minute, Catania coach Walter Zenga makes his first substitution. Biagianti is out and Baiocco in
So far, Roma is controlling the match and Catania appears to be tired. I think striker Giuseppe Mascara is the one really leading Catania. Though, they do not seem that convinced that they can beat the giallorossi.
Catania striker Pia' has been INVISIBLE... non existent. Was he playing???!!!!! Maybe he was sleeping.
In the 64th minute, Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti makes his first substitution. Ludovic Giuly is out and Mauro Esposito in.
The Roman gladiators defenders Christian Panucci and Cassetti doing their best to protect Roma at the Angelo Massimino Stadium.
In the 76th minute, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti substitute Simone Perrotta and is the turn for Max Tonetto
Well done Perrotta!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!
Well, almost time to finish this match.... Roma either keeps this draw or score another goal.
In the 79th minute, Spalletti substitutes midfielder Daniele De Rossi and is the turn for striker Amantino Mancini. Great job from De Rossi. He is doing a great job. I LOVE DE ROSSI!!!!!!
It seems SPALLETTI is giving his main men resting time for the match of the Serie A Week 37 on Sunday against Atalanta.
Guys, what a great shot from ANTUNES in the 87th minute!!!! Antunes almost delivered the winning goal missing by an inch... a meter away!
It's ok... this draw guarantee Roma the final....
Refereee Emidio Morganti signals 3 minute stoppage time....
Thanks to Alberto Aquilani ROMA IS IN THE FINAL!!!!! Thumbs up Aquiliani! Well done!!!
We must say that it was a great match for young Portuguese defender Gabriel Antunes. Honestly, guys, I hope Coach Spalletti gives him more playing time. Otherwise, I rather have Antunes in another team where he can play more.
A terrible match for Catania striker Pia' and I don't understand why Coach Walter Zenga substitutes him until the 85th minute!!!! Hello... if he was not making a difference or helping the team, why keep him for so long. From Catania, the best without a doubt was striker Giuseppe Mascara. Wow, I could see in his face that he really wanted to win this match.
Catania, at least did not lose the match. So, it is a fair result. They will have time to cause an upset in the last round of the Serie A precisely against ROMA ... again? YES, AGAIN!
That's it.... ROMA IS IN FINAL!!!!! What a match and the Coppa Italia Final will be AS ROMA - FC INTER on May 24!!!!!
At the end of the match, Spalletti congratulates his players and emphasizes that the match on Sunday against Atalanta will be difficult. I totally agree because Atalanta is not willing to make a "gift" to Roma just to fit their purpose. So, my friends, don't miss that match because it will be a total battle and Roma fans praying for Siena to beat Inter.
LINEUPS
CATANIA (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Bizzarri,
Defenders: Cristian Silvestri, Silvestre, Sottil, Alvarez,
Midfielders: Edusei, Biagianti, Izco, Colucci,
Forwards: Mascara, Pià.
AS ROMA (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Gianluca Curci
Defenders: Cicinho, Christian Panucci, Cassetti, Antunes,
Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi, Brighi, Alberto Aquilani, Simone Perrotta, Ludovic Giuly,
Forward: Mirko Vucinic.
Subs: Bertagnoli, Pizarro, Esposito, Tonetto, Mancini, Unal, Brosco
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
Roma is in the Coppa Italia Tim Final for the 4th Consecutive time!!!!
Final will be AS ROMA - FC INTER on May 24
With Roma's goal in the First Leg the Aggregate Result is Roma 2 - 1 Catania.
Catania 1 - 1 AS ROMA29' Cristian Silvestri 27' Alberto Aquilani
Substitutions: 56' Biagianti out, Baiocco in 64' Ludovic Giuly out, Mauro Esposito in
85' Pia' out, Iannelli in 76' Simone Perrotta out, Max Tonetto in
79' Daniele De Rossi out, Amantino Mancini in
Situation: Coppa Italia Tim Semifinal First leg was 1-0 in favor of Roma with a goal from Captain
Francesco Totti- If the scores in Catania is a draw, Roma will pass to the Coppa Italia final against Inter- If Roma win ... be me guest... they will go with flying colors to the Coppa Italia final and it will be a victory for any... maybe on who want it more?
Here we go guys.... Referee Emidio Morganti whistles the beginning of the match... and PRAY IF YOU ARE A ROMA FAN .... PRAY TOO if you are a CATANIA FAN...
I am watching the match on RAI INTERNATIONAL and following also in the Roman radio "Radio Spazio Aperto."
Closeups from Roma coach Luciano Spalletti and the Roman gladiators going to the field. Catania coach Walter Zenga also watching his players....
Roma starts with Curci, Panucci, Cicinho, Aquilani, Vucinic, Giuly, Antunes, De Rossi, Perrotta, Brighi, Cassetti. Here is the photo I took of Roma lineup on Rai International.
Catania starting lineup includes Bizzarri, Sottil, Silvestre, Edusei, Colucci, Mascara, Pia', Izco, Silvestri, Alvarez, Biagianti
Come on guys!!!! I am for Roma, and you????
If Roma win, it will be the 4th consecutive time making it to the COPPA ITALIA final!!!!
Wow.... Forza Roma,,, come on gladiators!
In the 22nd minute, Catania had their first chance to score when Captain Giuseppe Mascara failed to reach target but when Roma cleared the danger the ball went to Edusei shooting with his right foot missing by a tiny inch!!!! ... Corner for Catania...
Hey, if Catania opens the score the entire Stadium will collapse! I wonder if Catania has what it takes to beat the giallorossi and go to the final against Inter.
Poor guy, he had no other choice because he must impress Coach Spalletti to make him play more minutes!
Antunes starts the counterattack in the 23rd minute sending a cross to defender Cicinho though Catania defense intercepted.
Antunes photo courtesy of asroma.it
Here is the emotional moment!!!!
In the 26th minute, Refereee Emidio Morganti grants a penalty to ROMA!!!! Unbelievable!!!! Just when Roma striker Mirko Vucinic was heading inside the box Catania defender Silvestri commits a foul on Vucinic who ends up on the ground! It's penalty my friends!!!!
Taking the spot is noneother than our young Roman gladiator Alberto Aquilani.
Get set.... ready .. .shoot...
Yes, it is goal!!!!!! What a joy!!!! ROMA TAKING THE LEAD and Perrotta, Vucinic all come to congratulate Aquilani.
With this goal Roma is in the final of the Coppa Italia!!!!
It will be Spalletti's third time taking Roma to the final!!!! It means a rendez vous with INTER AGAIN.
Oh no!!!!!!!! What are you doing!!!!!!! No way....
Just two minutes later, in the 29th minute, CATANIA equalized the score!!!! with the very same player causing the penalty for Roma.. .Defender CRISTIAN SILVESTRI!!!!! Hey, SILVESTRI really redeemed himself with this goal. That is having determination !
Roma goalkeeper Gianluca Curci is desolated!!!!!! Come on Curci.... cheer up, let's do our best and protect the victory. Forza, dai!
A scary moment right at the end of the first half. In the 46th minute, Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta having problems al "polpacciom" in his calf... medical treatment and Referee Morganti will have to add an additional moment for this injury delay.
Let's wait and see if he can continue playing or not. Come on, forza Perrotta. Dai, si tira avanti! What a player and symbol for Roma!! I hope Donadoni calls him for the Nazionale!
Second half see an early attempt from Catania again with Giuseppe Mascara but missed the target. He shoots so strong that almost lose a shoe!!!!
In the 56th minute, Catania coach Walter Zenga makes his first substitution. Biagianti is out and Baiocco in
So far, Roma is controlling the match and Catania appears to be tired. I think striker Giuseppe Mascara is the one really leading Catania. Though, they do not seem that convinced that they can beat the giallorossi.
Catania striker Pia' has been INVISIBLE... non existent. Was he playing???!!!!! Maybe he was sleeping.
In the 64th minute, Roma Coach Luciano Spalletti makes his first substitution. Ludovic Giuly is out and Mauro Esposito in.
The Roman gladiators defenders Christian Panucci and Cassetti doing their best to protect Roma at the Angelo Massimino Stadium.
In the 76th minute, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti substitute Simone Perrotta and is the turn for Max Tonetto
Well done Perrotta!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!
Well, almost time to finish this match.... Roma either keeps this draw or score another goal.
It seems SPALLETTI is giving his main men resting time for the match of the Serie A Week 37 on Sunday against Atalanta.
Guys, what a great shot from ANTUNES in the 87th minute!!!! Antunes almost delivered the winning goal missing by an inch... a meter away!
It's ok... this draw guarantee Roma the final....
Refereee Emidio Morganti signals 3 minute stoppage time....
Thanks to Alberto Aquilani ROMA IS IN THE FINAL!!!!! Thumbs up Aquiliani! Well done!!!
We must say that it was a great match for young Portuguese defender Gabriel Antunes. Honestly, guys, I hope Coach Spalletti gives him more playing time. Otherwise, I rather have Antunes in another team where he can play more.
A terrible match for Catania striker Pia' and I don't understand why Coach Walter Zenga substitutes him until the 85th minute!!!! Hello... if he was not making a difference or helping the team, why keep him for so long. From Catania, the best without a doubt was striker Giuseppe Mascara. Wow, I could see in his face that he really wanted to win this match.
Catania, at least did not lose the match. So, it is a fair result. They will have time to cause an upset in the last round of the Serie A precisely against ROMA ... again? YES, AGAIN!
That's it.... ROMA IS IN FINAL!!!!! What a match and the Coppa Italia Final will be AS ROMA - FC INTER on May 24!!!!!
At the end of the match, Spalletti congratulates his players and emphasizes that the match on Sunday against Atalanta will be difficult. I totally agree because Atalanta is not willing to make a "gift" to Roma just to fit their purpose. So, my friends, don't miss that match because it will be a total battle and Roma fans praying for Siena to beat Inter.
LINEUPS
CATANIA (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Bizzarri,
Defenders: Cristian Silvestri, Silvestre, Sottil, Alvarez,
Midfielders: Edusei, Biagianti, Izco, Colucci,
Forwards: Mascara, Pià.
Subs: Rossi, Sardo, Sabato, Iannelli, Baiocco, Gazzola, Terlizzi
Coach: Walter ZengaAS ROMA (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Gianluca Curci
Defenders: Cicinho, Christian Panucci, Cassetti, Antunes,
Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi, Brighi, Alberto Aquilani, Simone Perrotta, Ludovic Giuly,
Forward: Mirko Vucinic.
Subs: Bertagnoli, Pizarro, Esposito, Tonetto, Mancini, Unal, Brosco
Coach: Luciano Spalletti
Coppa Italia Semifinal Second Leg - Italy Tim Cup
Catania - AS
ROMA
Thursday, May 8,
2008
Angelo Massimino Stadium
Referee: Emidio Morganti (Ascoli
Piceno)
Assistants: Maggiani, Pirondini Fourth Official:
Velotto
Roma will win for 1-2 over Catania, i will watch it live on Raitalia.
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I'm glad you are watching it live on RAI ITALIA. At what time will it be in your country? Here is at noon.
FORZA ROMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
La magica Roma!
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It will be at 3am here, dear. I am sorry for that i can't see my hero Totti! But i believe Romans hardly!
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Forza Roma! I will try to catch some of the game later.
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Forza Roma , man, we are standing for Roma. Kenntak don't forget to extend your dvr in case of extra time.
Suri you will be awake watching?
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Good morning guys... ready for the match???
I AM ALL FOR IT!!!
Forza Roma..... May the sun shine in Napoli for Roma today.
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Congrats Roma fans. We will see you in the final hopefully with INTER winning
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Forza Roma, Anna i agree that Antunes played beautiful. Man, it's a shame Spalletti doesn't make him play often. Finally, Aquilani took the team by the hand.
Forza Roma, great photos.
By the way, Mark. The final is Roma - Inter with ROMA WINNING.
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Thanks Pietro... I am happy for Antunes and Aquilani. THOUGH I LOVE SEEING SIMONE PERROTTA defending the honor of the Roman gladiators along with Daniele De Rossi, these 2 players are part of my untouchables....
Mark...... let's ask Dominic whether the stars will align for Inter or Milan in the final...
If you ask me? FORZA ROMA!!!!!
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Yes, let's ask Dominic about the stars aligning for... ?
Forza Roma
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I am happy for the result! Roma is on the final now for 2-1! I watched it live, the first half was very exciting, i enjoyed it so much, but the second half was borring! I thought that Roma felt enough for thier one and only goal from the penalty kick by Aquilani. Guys, i was not wanting De Rossi to see in penalty area! When Aquilan was seen behind the ball, how much did i really feel happy! It was cool feeling for me, because i had faith in him for 100 per cent. Yeah, i really did not destroy my faith and that incredible feeling for him! But except that Vucinic was the cause of the penalty, he disappionted me in the second half all the time! Perrotta too! I missed Pizarro there!
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That's true, the first half was better. The second Spalletti already knew they controlled the match and the result was favorable. He made his substitutions and saved the big guys for Sunday....
Talking about Aquilani... hello, it is one of his most important goals!!!!
Perrotta disappointed you? He was injured and still remained playing....
Anna Italia <<<
Roma is better than Inter, so they will beat them this time too, Mark.
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