Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Juventus. A crowd of 17,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.


0.00
The first half starts with Juventus kicking off!
4.12
Stefano Bernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.08
Giovanni Di Vicino knocks the ball forward to Stefano Bernardi. Stefano Bernardi hits a low pass to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Robbie Neville manages to gather it.
8.17
Damiano Panarelli barges into David Degano. Damiano Panarelli is shown the yellow card! David Degano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.26
David Degano chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.53
Carl Dufresnes surges forward with the ball. Carl Dufresnes plays a quick one-two with Sean Tramezzani and rushes in on goal... Carl Dufresnes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.14
David Degano makes an attacking run forward. David Degano sees Sean Tramezzani just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sean Tramezzani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
16.39
Damiano Panarelli makes a beautiful solo run. Damiano Panarelli plays a one-two with Cesare Di Fabio and advances towards the goal... Damiano Panarelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
18.02
Michel Schemmel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Degano. David Degano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani skips past Yohann Hernandez! Some good footwork from Sean Tramezzani provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.40
Arno Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Fabio collects the pass. Cesare Di Fabio flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Lappanese controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gabriele Lappanese rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.27
Carl Dufresnes threads a neat ball through to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
30.04
Carl Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.35
Lennart Köpke makes a probing pass to Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.08
Cesare Di Fabio comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Fiore. The referee calls over Cesare Di Fabio and warns him to calm down! Roberto Fiore stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Juventus players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Lazio kicking off!
54.42
Sebastiano Gianello knocks the ball forward to Damiano Panarelli. Damiano Panarelli sees Cesare Di Fabio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Di Fabio finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.50
Showing intelligent composure, Sebastiano Gianello laces a through ball forward to Arno Klimek. Arno Klimek passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Michele De Cesare provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.34
Arno Klimek decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Klimek skips past Michel Schemmel! Arno Klimek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Moreno Del Grosso!
66.48
David Degano kicks a strong pass forward to Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
67.35
Damiano Panarelli knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese lofts in a cross ball towards Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Moreno Del Grosso.
72.55
David Degano catches Damiano Panarelli on the ankles. The referee brings David Degano to one side and gives him a warning! Damiano Panarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.55
Simone Di Livio barges into Damiano Panarelli. Simone Di Livio is given a warning by the referee! Damiano Panarelli runs off the knock.
83.20
David Degano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani shoots from distance but Robbie Neville is on top of it.
85.01
Arno Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Lappanese collects the pass. Gabriele Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.41
David Degano makes a probing pass to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani skips past Yohann Hernandez! Sean Tramezzani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Roberto Fiore passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stefano Bernardi. Stefano Bernardi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Bernardi makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
23.5%
46.9%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Loureiro of Lazio