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                Bordeaux 1 - 3 AS Roma  
                                      18' Yoann Gourcuff          64' Mirko Vucinic
                                                                             71' Julio Baptista
                                                                             83' Julio Baptista


Substitutions: 37' Jussie out, Wendel in               52' Menez out, Julio Baptista in
                        40' Obertan out, Planus in             63' Aquilani out, Okaka in
                        78' Jurietti out, Gouffran in            85' Vucinic out, Brighi in


Time for the Roman Gladiators to conquer Bordeaux and bring home the "three golden points."

Here are the starting eleven formation for AS ROMA by Coach Luciano Spalletti:

Doni, Cicinho, Philippe Mexes, Christian Panucci, John A. Riise, Rodrigo Taddei, Daniele De Rossi, Simone Perrotta, Alberto Aquilani,  Jeremy Menez, and Mirko Vucinic

Here is the starting eleven formation for BORDEAUX by Coach:

Chalme, Henrique, Diawara, Jurietti, Menegazzo, Diarra, Obertan, Gourcuff, Jussie, Chamakh.

Hey, so nice seeing back ex AC Milan midfielder Yohann Gourcuff back in town. This time he is playing for Bordeaux against our Roman gladiators.

Unbelievable but Gourcuff almost scored in the 14th with a left footed shot from outside the box. Mamma mia, thanks God he misses the target!

No, what??? GOOOAALLLL Oh no, talking about Gourcuff and guess what? what! He just scored in the 18th minute Jussie provides the assist to Gourcuff who with a right footed shot from outside the box to the very bottom right corner blasting Roma goalkeeper Doni!
Bordeaux 1 - 0 AS Roma

Come on gladiators!!!!  Forza!  Wake up!

In the 51st minute, Roma coach Luciano Spalletti makes the first substitution. Jeremy Menez out, Julio Baptista in.
I love this change because La Bestia Baptista has more wit, sharp and seems in better shape.

In the 63rd minute,  Roma makes a second substitution Stefano Okaka replaces Alberto Aquilani.

In the 64th minute, corner for Roma conceded by Matthieu Chalmé. Time for Roman gladiator Daniele De Rossi to take the spot.  Hey, wowwwwwwwwwwww talking about De Rossi being so important for Roma and guess what! what! De Rossi provides the assist to forward Mirko Vucinic being in the right position to head the ball from close range to the very top left corner where Bordeaux goalkeeper could not save.  Roma equalizes the score.. hip, hip, hurrah!

Bordeaux 1 - 1 AS Roma

In the 71st minute, hallellujah!!!!!  La bestia Baptista delivering a winning goal! Baptista with a right footed shot from outside the box opens the door of heaven for the Roman gladiators when shooting to the top right corner from a direct free kick blasting Bordeaux goalkeeper and sending Roma fans and players to paradise.  Guys, Roma is gaining confidence!  Hip, hip, hurrah!!
Bordeaux 1 - 2 AS Roma

Oh no... guys, in the 73rd minute, again, our ex Milanista Yoann Gourcuff being a constant clear and present danger for the Gladiators.  Gourcuff just missed the targed shooting from long range on the left side missing the ball to the right.  Roma cannot allow free space to Gourcuff. Hello, come on gladiators!

Wow, wow, wow.. help me do the cheerleading dance!!!! Why?  HELLOOOo BAM, BAM, BAM GOOOAAALLLLLL  In the 83rd minute, LA BESTIA BAPTISTA BECOMES "SUPER HANDSOME" BAPTISTA scoring another goal!  His fellow Brazilian friend Rodrigo Taddei provides the assist with a cross and Baptista turning into a beautiful prince shoots from close range to the bottom left corner blasting Bordeaux goalkeeper and now, guys, this is almost a guaranteed victory with only 7 more minutes to go.
Bordeaux 1 - 3 AS Roma

In the 85thminute, Roma makes the last substitution.  Mirko Vucinic out, Matteo Brighi in. Well done Vucinic, you did your part. Thumbs up.

Five more minutes, and this is history!   Oh my gosh, Spalletti must be thanking and ordering a bottle of champagne for JULIO BAPTISTA!!!  What a change guys!   Roma was losing and then woke up to conquer Bordeaux. That's it guys... time over..  ROMA CONQUERED BORDEAUX WITH JULIO BAPTISTA!!!!

UEFA Champions League Group Stage A

First Round Match Second Leg

  Bordeaux - AS Roma
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
 Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux

11:30 a.m. USA Pacific time

Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (ESP)

Assistant Referee: Fermin Martinez Ibanez (ESP), Ramon Hernandez Hernandez (ESP)

Fourth official: Carlos Megia Davila (ESP)

UEFA Delegate: Emmanouil Mavrokoukoulakis (GRE)

UEFA Referee observer: Karl-Erik Nilsson (SWE)

UEFA Champions League Group Stage A First Round Match Second Leg   Bordeaux - AS Roma Wednesday, October 1, 2008  Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux
Bordeaux		AS Roma
1	Goals		3
7(2)	Shots (on Goal)		6(3)
22	Fouls		19
2	Corner Kicks		4
3	Offsides		4
53%	Time of Possession		47%
2	Yellow Cards		4
1	Red Cards		0
0	Saves		1

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What do you think of the result?  Was it fair? Who was the key player? the worst player?





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