Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 16465.
90+6' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 48%, Roma: 52%.
90+5' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma trips Bartosz Bereszynski
90+4' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
90+3' Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma receives a yellow card for time wasting.
90+2' Lorenzo Pellegrini is leaving the field to be replaced by Edoardo Bove in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Sergio Oliveira is leaving the field to be replaced by Marash Kumbulla in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Sergio Oliveira from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2' Roma start a counter attack.
90+2' Goal kick for Roma.
90+1' Alex Ferrari is leaving the field to be replaced by Maya Yoshida in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Antonio Candreva goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90+1' Sampdoria with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Great vision by Tommaso Augello from Sampdoria as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
90' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Roma start a counter attack.
90' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 46%, Roma: 54%.
89' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria sends a deflected cross into the box.
89' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
88' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the right.
87' Fabio Quagliarella has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
87' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
87' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Poor play by Matias Vina as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
87' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the right.
87' Roger Ibanez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
86' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
86' Matias Vina from Roma is ruled offside.
86' Rick Karsdorp sends a long ball upfield.
85' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma is ruled offside.
85' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 46%, Roma: 54%.
84' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' A shot by Abdelhamid Sabiri is blocked.
83' Bartosz Bereszynski of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
83' Roma are trying to create something here.
82' Goal kick for Roma.
81' Nicola Zalewski is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Vina in a tactical substitution.
81' Tammy Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Eldor Shomurodov in a tactical substitution.
81' That's a great ball by Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
80' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 46%, Roma: 54%.
79' Dangerous challenge by Gianluca Mancini from Roma. Bartosz Bereszynski on the receiving end of that.
79' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
79' A shot by Tammy Abraham is blocked.
79' Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
78' Safe hands from Rui Patricio as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria sends a deflected cross into the box.
78' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
77' Roma plays a short goal kick.
76' Roma are trying to create something here.
76' Bryan Cristante from Roma passes the ball in the box, but Emil Audero comes out to smother the ball.
75' Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lorenzo Pellegrini
75' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 47%, Roma: 53%.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Fabio Quagliarella from Sampdoria trips Nicola Zalewski
73' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Morten Thorsby is leaving the field to be replaced by Simone Trimboli in a tactical substitution.
72' Roma are in control of the ball.
71' Abdelhamid Sabiri commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
71' Reckless challenge there. Abdelhamid Sabiri commits a rough foul on Henrikh Mkhitaryan
70' A shot by Antonio Candreva is blocked.
70' Henrikh Mkhitaryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the right.
70' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 45%, Roma: 55%.
69' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
69' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
68' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Abdelhamid Sabiri swings in a cross from the free kick.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Gianluca Mancini from Roma trips Francesco Caputo
66' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Good effort by Abdelhamid Sabiri as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
66' Tommaso Augello puts in a cross...
65' Roma plays a short goal kick.
65' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 43%, Roma: 57%.
64' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
63' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
62' Lorenzo Pellegrini swings in a cross from the free kick.
62' The game is restarted.
61' Tammy Abraham is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Henrikh Mkhitaryan
61' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Nicola Murru is leaving the field to be replaced by Tommaso Augello in a tactical substitution.
60' Tomas Rincon is leaving the field to be replaced by Ronaldo Vieira in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 43%, Roma: 57%.
59' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Nicola Murru from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Henrikh Mkhitaryan
58' Danger averted there as Nicola Murru from Sampdoria clears the danger with a good tackle
58' Roma are trying to create something here.
58' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Roma are trying to create something here.
56' Roma are in control of the ball.
56' Dangerous challenge by Nicola Murru from Sampdoria. Bryan Cristante on the receiving end of that.
55' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 43%, Roma: 57%.
54' Gianluca Mancini is penalised for pushing Francesco Caputo.
54' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Rick Karsdorp from Roma chips the ball into the penalty box.
53' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
52' Roma are in control of the ball.
51' Roma plays a short goal kick.
50' That's a great ball by Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
50' Great skill from Antonio Candreva as he dribbles past his opponents
50' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
50' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 42%, Roma: 58%.
49' Gianluca Mancini relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
48' Yellow card for Sergio Oliveira.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Oliveira from Roma trips Fabio Quagliarella
48' Alex Ferrari relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Lorenzo Pellegrini swings in a cross from the free kick.
46' After a tactical foul, Bartosz Bereszynski sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
46' The ref blows his whistle. Bartosz Bereszynski charged Nicola Zalewski from behind and it's a free-kick
46' Nicola Zalewski from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
46' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Stefano Sensi is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabio Quagliarella in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Roma gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 42%, Roma: 58%.
45+2' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
45+2' Lorenzo Pellegrini is penalised for pushing Tomas Rincon.
45+1' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
45+1' A chance presents itself to Gianluca Mancini from Roma but his header goes wide
45+1' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 42%, Roma: 58%.
45' Morten Thorsby clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' Sergio Oliveira puts in a cross...
44' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Rick Karsdorp from Roma crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
43' Roma are trying to create something here.
42' Abdelhamid Sabiri sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
41' Nicola Zalewski from Roma goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bartosz Bereszynski
41' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
41' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria trips Nicola Zalewski
40' Morten Thorsby comes back onto the field.
40' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 44%, Roma: 56%.
40' The match resumes with a drop ball.
40' Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria is leaving the pitch because his nose is bleeding.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
39' Roma are trying to create something here.
38' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
38' How did he miss that? Tammy Abraham has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
38' CHANCE! Tammy Abraham finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
38' Bartosz Bereszynski could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
38' Gianluca Mancini of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Roma take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
36' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 48%, Roma: 52%.
34' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Sergio Oliveira swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' Tomas Rincon from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tammy Abraham
33' Tammy Abraham from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Gianluca Mancini from Roma goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Francesco Caputo
32' The game is restarted.
31' Rui Patricio is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
31' Omar Colley is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 45%, Roma: 55%.
30' Dangerous challenge by Omar Colley from Sampdoria. Rui Patricio on the receiving end of that.
30' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
29' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the left.
28' Rick Karsdorp clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
28' Nicola Murru puts in a cross...
28' Roma managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
27' G O O O A A A L - Henrikh Mkhitaryan reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!27' Poor play by Morten Thorsby as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
27' Nicola Zalewski from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Lorenzo Pellegrini of Roma passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Roma are trying to create something here.
26' Nicola Murru relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 49%, Roma: 51%.
25' Rick Karsdorp from Roma tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Sergio Oliveira puts in a cross...
24' Emil Audero relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Sergio Oliveira swings in a cross from the free kick.
24' The game is restarted.
23' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' Bartosz Bereszynski is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Pellegrini.
23' Roma take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Nicola Zalewski from Roma directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22' Roma are trying to create something here.
22' Good effort by Francesco Caputo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
22' Stefano Sensi of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
21' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 47%, Roma: 53%.
20' Roger Ibanez is penalised for pushing Abdelhamid Sabiri.
20' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma is ruled offside.
19' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
19' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Lorenzo Pellegrini swings in a cross from the free kick.
18' Stefano Sensi is penalised for pushing Lorenzo Pellegrini.
17' Dangerous challenge by Stefano Sensi from Sampdoria. Gianluca Mancini on the receiving end of that.
16' Abdelhamid Sabiri from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicola Zalewski
16' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Henrikh Mkhitaryan relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Antonio Candreva swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 45%, Roma: 55%.
15' Dangerous challenge by Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma. Antonio Candreva on the receiving end of that.
15' A shot by Abdelhamid Sabiri is blocked.
15' Sampdoria with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Antonio Candreva of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
13' Nicola Zalewski from Roma crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
13' Roma are trying to create something here.
12' Roma are in control of the ball.
11' The ref blows his whistle. Henrikh Mkhitaryan charged Nicola Murru from behind and it's a free-kick
11' Rick Karsdorp from Roma directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Roma with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Tomas Rincon from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lorenzo Pellegrini
10' Bryan Cristante relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Antonio Candreva swings in a cross from the free kick.
10' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 46%, Roma: 54%.
9' After a tactical foul, Roger Ibanez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
9' Roger Ibanez from Roma goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Abdelhamid Sabiri
8' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
7' Chris Smalling relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
7' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
7' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma trips Stefano Sensi
6' Roma are in control of the ball.
5' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
5' What a miss! Roger Ibanez has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
5' Sergio Oliveira from Roma swings in the corner from the right.
5' Ball possession: Sampdoria: 26%, Roma: 74%.
4' Omar Colley clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
4' Rick Karsdorp puts in a cross...
4' Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Roma sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
4' Bartosz Bereszynski relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Henrikh Mkhitaryan puts in a cross...
4' Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' Roma start a counter attack.
3' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Roma plays a short goal kick.
2' Morten Thorsby goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
2' Stefano Sensi of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
2' Nicola Zalewski could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
2' Roma are in control of the ball.
1' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Roma kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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