Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Lazio. A crowd of 9,813 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Colombo.


0.00
Lazio get the match underway!
8.36
Davide Stovini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Michelangelo Vanoli is on top of it.
10.02
Eric Hitzlsperger makes a probing pass to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.49
Ernesto Serrano makes a probing pass to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall passes the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.39
Ottavio Paschetta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ottavio Paschetta cuts inside the box! Ottavio Paschetta shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Dayo Natali manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Davide Fini replacing Giampaolo Vecchiola.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
47.44
Yuri Manzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Andres. Arturo Andres finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.38
Samuele Paroli comes in with a late challenge on Gianmarco Lanna. Samuele Paroli is given a warning by the referee! Gianmarco Lanna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.48
Lazio have made a substitution with Angelo Mantelli replacing Jorge Campos .
71.56
Richard Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Vanoli who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Eric Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward to Christian Matthäus who brings the ball neatly under control. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davide Fini.
73.15
Angelo Mantelli passes the ball forward to Jonathan Piacentini. Jonathan Piacentini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aladino Sadotti.
77.28
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Olivier Facciutto replacing Aladino Danotti .
79.36
Miguel Viera plays the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
81.50
Miguel Viera darts forward. Miguel Viera whips in a cross ball towards Olivier Facciutto. Olivier Facciutto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.42
Ciro Casazza darts forward. Ciro Casazza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ciro Casazza knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Piacentini. Jonathan Piacentini beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Dayo Natali.
84.19
It's a corner kick. Ottavio Paschetta loops the ball over to the far post. Christian Matthäus gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Viera stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Viera shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Michelangelo Vanoli.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
30.2%
46%
23.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Viera of Chievo Verona