Match Report
| Roma | Roma |  |  | Lazio | Lazio | ||||||||||||||||
| Atle Olai Stavlund | Atle Olai Stavlund | Tim Waring | Tim Waring | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Gargo | M. Gargo |  | 86 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Duarte Fonseca | D. Fonseca | ||||||||
| Ivan Ruiz | I. Ruiz |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Mattia Castorina | M. Castorina | |||||||||
| Branko Nilis | B. Nilis |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 |  | Oliver Freund | O. Freund | |||||||||
| Tom Genaux | T. Genaux | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Generoso Peruzzi | G. Peruzzi | |||||||||
| Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell |  | 83 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | George Marbus | G. Marbus | |||||||||
| Ian Moss | I. Moss |  | 78 | M | | 6 | | | M | 79 | | Titus Beagrie | T. Beagrie | ||||||||
| Chris King | C. King | | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 | | Filipe Teixeira | F. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Julio Gómez | J. Gómez |  | 81 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 |  | Magnus Curtolo | M. Curtolo | |||||||||
| Marco Zilic | M. Zilic |  | 83 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Alberto Reyes | A. Reyes | |||||||||
| Ian Hendrie | I. Hendrie | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Rodrigo Faria | R. Faria | |||||||||
| Mario Ferreira | M. Ferreira | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Oscar Roma | O. Roma | |||||||||
| Graeme Anderton | G. Anderton | | 71 | A | | 12 | | D | 57 | | Denny Hill | D. Hill | |||||||||
| Kevin Fernandes | K. Fernandes |  | 74 | D | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Alex Miccoli | A. Miccoli | |||||||||
| Ramzi Messahel | R. Messahel |  | 78 | M | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Thomas Pecorari | T. Pecorari | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Lazio in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carmelo Giampaolo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Roma and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carmelo Giampaolo.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Lazio kicking off!
2.25
0-0Ivan Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Faria. Ivan Ruiz is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Faria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.23
1-0Chris King takes it forward alone. Chris King whips in a cross ball towards Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.30
1-0Julio Gómez threads the ball through to Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.43
1-0Filipe Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roma. Oscar Roma shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
20.48
1-0Ian Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Teixeira. The referee calls over Ian Hendrie and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.21
1-0Julio Gómez threads the ball through to Chris King. Chris King shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
24.31
Chris King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.12
George Marbus threads a neat ball through to Oscar Roma. Oscar Roma shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
32.20
Generoso Peruzzi darts forward. Generoso Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. Matthew Gargo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
39.45
Mattia Castorina sees George Marbus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Marbus sees Oscar Roma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Roma whips in a cross ball towards George Marbus. George Marbus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
George Marbus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Beagrie. Titus Beagrie flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Roma who takes it down. Oscar Roma shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Roma have changed their lineup with Ramzi Messahel replacing Chris King. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. The Roma players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Roma kicking off!
47.36
Gavin Caldwell passes the ball forward to Ian Moss. Ian Moss finds some space and shoots from distance but Duarte Fonseca reads it well. Good keeping!
48.52
Filipe Teixeira hits a low pass to Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards George Marbus. George Marbus connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
53.45
Tom Genaux flicks a high ball forward to Branko Nilis who takes it down. Branko Nilis flicks a high pass forward. Ramzi Messahel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ramzi Messahel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.50
With vision, Ivan Ruiz plays the ball forward to Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira threads the ball through into the box. Ian Hendrie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.21
Tom Genaux makes a simple pass to Ramzi Messahel. Ramzi Messahel sees space and advances. Ramzi Messahel shoots from distance but Duarte Fonseca reads it well. Well saved!
59.16
1-1Titus Beagrie hits a low pass to Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes threads the ball through to Oscar Roma but he's offside!
60.34
1-1Roma have made a substitution with Graeme Anderton replacing Marco Zilic .
63.14
Tom Genaux flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Caldwell collects the pass. Gavin Caldwell sees Ian Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.56
Julio Gómez makes a simple pass to Ian Moss. Ian Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ferreira. Mario Ferreira connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.49
Magnus Curtolo sees a break and surges forward. Magnus Curtolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.06
Gavin Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramzi Messahel. Ramzi Messahel lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Anderton. Graeme Anderton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.06
Roma have made a substitution with Kevin Fernandes replacing Branko Nilis .
78.00
Tom Genaux threads a neat ball through to Kevin Fernandes. Kevin Fernandes hits a low pass to Ian Hendrie. Ian Hendrie shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.32
Julio Gómez hits a low pass to Ramzi Messahel. Ramzi Messahel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.57
Ramzi Messahel flicks a high ball forward to Ian Hendrie who takes it down. Ian Hendrie shoots from outside the area but somehow Duarte Fonseca manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
22.9%
41%
36.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Fonseca of Lazio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthew Gargo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ivan Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Branko Nilis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tom Genaux (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gavin Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Moss (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chris King (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Julio Gómez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marco Zilic (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Hendrie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Graeme Anderton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 13. | Kevin Fernandes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ramzi Messahel (MID) | 8 | |
| 1. | Duarte Fonseca (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Mattia Castorina (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Marbus (MID) | | 9 |
| 6. | Titus Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Filipe Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Magnus Curtolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oscar Roma (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Denny Hill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Miccoli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thomas Pecorari (ATT) | 0 | |