Match Report


LazioLazio     NapoliNapoli
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Computer Player Computer Player
Moreno Del GrossoM. Del Grosso65
G
1
G
74Boudewijn Van Der VaartB. Van Der Vaart
Ciro ConteC. Conte67
D
2
D
70Nicola EspinalN. Espinal
Christian BucciC. Bucci68
D
3captain
D
69Joris MoelikerJ. Moeliker
Roberto FioreR. Fiore72
D
4
D
65Tomas EspinalT. Espinal
David MercierD. Mercier67
M
5
D
61Juan CabreraJ. Cabrera
Carl DufresnesC. Dufresnes76
M
6
M
68Leonardo BressanL. Bressan
David DeganoD. Degano70
M
7
M
66Rafael AlonsoR. Alonso
Rodrigo CamachoR. Camacho76
M
8
M
64Simone Di CanioS. Di Canio
Tiago LoureiroT. Loureiro72
A
captain9
A
75Eddy ZanottiE. Zanotti
Sean TramezzaniS. Tramezzani67
A
10
A
69David CesarettiD. Cesaretti
Djibrill BillongD. Billong68
A
11
A
66Paolo BarmbyP. Barmby
 
Giovanni Di VicinoG. Di Vicino71
D
12
M
61Evans CroceE. Croce
Armin BirkwaldA. Birkwald70
M
13
D
60Fausto BelliniF. Bellini
Guglielmo LopezG. Lopez64
A
14
G
60Helder FerreiraH. Ferreira

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Napoli. A crowd of 19,905 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Oakley.


0.00
Napoli kick off and get the first half underway!
6.54
With imagination, Carl Dufresnes picks a pass forward to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
8.03
David Degano chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani cuts inside the box! Sean Tramezzani shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.42
Seeing a gap ahead, David Degano plays the ball forward to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro makes a probing pass to Sean Tramezzani but he's offside!
22.53
Simone Di Canio sees a break and surges forward. Simone Di Canio knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Moreno Del Grosso effortlessly punches it away to safety.
24.02
Leonardo Bressan takes a long throw-in. Simone Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Paolo Barmby. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
26.33
David Degano surges forward with the ball. David Degano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.07
David Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani puts a great ball through. Tiago Loureiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.30
Carl Dufresnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.35
Rafael Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Barmby makes a simple pass, allowing Eddy Zanotti to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Eddy Zanotti provides some space. He shoots at goal. Moreno Del Grosso gets down and covers it.
34.21
Leonardo Bressan passes the ball forward to Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
36.19
Rafael Alonso comes in with a late challenge on Carl Dufresnes. The referee warns Rafael Alonso to calm down! Carl Dufresnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.49
Tomas Espinal pushes up the pitch. Tomas Espinal flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Barmby who takes it down. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Fiore.
42.28
Roberto Fiore takes it forward alone. Roberto Fiore flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Tiago Loureiro shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
44.26
Tomas Espinal sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Tomas Espinal stretches the opposition's defence. Tomas Espinal knocks in a cross ball towards David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. David Cesaretti scores for Napoli!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lazio players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Lazio kick off!
48.10
Tomas Espinal threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Bressan. Leonardo Bressan makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Bressan shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.41
Simone Di Canio hacks David Mercier from behind! The referee calls over Simone Di Canio and shows him a yellow card! David Mercier stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.23
David Degano threads the ball through to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Espinal.
57.39
David Degano makes a probing pass to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
60.39
Carl Dufresnes makes a simple pass to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
61.51
Simone Di Canio flicks a high pass forward to David Cesaretti who brings the ball under control. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Zanotti. Eddy Zanotti shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moreno Del Grosso with no chance!! Goal for Napoli!
65.51
Rafael Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Cesaretti. David Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.43
Sean Tramezzani barges into Tomas Espinal. The referee warns Sean Tramezzani to calm down! Tomas Espinal stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.10
David Degano flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Billong controls it well on his chest. Djibrill Billong knocks the ball forward to Sean Tramezzani but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.55
Carl Dufresnes barges into Simone Di Canio. The referee brings Carl Dufresnes to one side and gives him a warning! Simone Di Canio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.46
Napoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
77.46
Eddy Zanotti flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
83.30
David Mercier takes the throw-in. David Degano flicks a high pass forward. Djibrill Billong collects the pass. Djibrill Billong plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Djibrill Billong shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Boudewijn Van Der Vaart!
84.28
Christian Bucci makes a simple pass to Carl Dufresnes. Carl Dufresnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.19
Christian Bucci darts forward. Christian Bucci knocks the ball forward to Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong makes a defence splitting pass to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Boudewijn Van Der Vaart manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Napoli
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Sean Tramezzani 8
David Cesaretti 44
Eddy Zanotti 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Cesaretti of Napoli

Match Ratings