Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 16,851 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Lucenti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Lucenti.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off the first half!
2.05
0-1Tieme Jansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli plays a scrappy one-two with Tieme Jansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivone Cevoli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Steve Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
6.37
0-1Tieme Jansen passes the ball forward to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.10
0-1Magnus Curtolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Faria. With a superhuman jump, Rodrigo Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arnauld Maqua picks it out of the air!
12.20
Oscar Roma makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Faria. Rodrigo Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
15.49
Fabio Bonora chips the ball to his team mate, Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso Peruzzi.
16.05
Gennaro Ivan Giampà flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori kicks a strong pass forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Steve Ferdinand is on top of it.
21.22
1-1Gennaro Ivan Giampà makes a simple pass to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.19
Stefan Statuto flicks a high ball forward to Mirko De Liguori who takes it down. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Peruzzi.
24.26
Gennaro Ivan Giampà flicks a high pass forward to Ivone Cevoli who brings the ball under control. Ivone Cevoli kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Oliver Freund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Teixeira. Filipe Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes shoots from outside the area but Arnauld Maqua is on top of it.
28.56
George Marbus flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Filipe Teixeira plays a quick one-two with George Marbus and rushes in on goal... Filipe Teixeira shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
33.08
Fabio Bonora kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
36.37
Gennaro Ivan Giampà darts forward. Gennaro Ivan Giampà makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.23
George Marbus makes a beautiful solo run. George Marbus lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Roma. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Roma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Oliver Freund makes a probing pass to George Marbus. George Marbus threads a neat ball through to Magnus Curtolo. Magnus Curtolo whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lazio players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
49.02
Thomas Pecorari flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Reyes controls it well on his chest. Alberto Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabio Bonora.
53.51
Gennaro Ivan Giampà sees space and advances. Gennaro Ivan Giampà hits a low pass to Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Steve Ferdinand.
54.28
Rodrigo Faria flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Reyes shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
55.52
1-2Oscar Roma clumsily knocks into Stefan Statuto. The referee calls over Oscar Roma and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Statuto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.54
Gennaro Ivan Giampà flicks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Jansen. Tieme Jansen knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso Peruzzi.
61.18
Thomas Pecorari clumsily knocks into Moreno Gattuso. Thomas Pecorari is shown the yellow card! Moreno Gattuso runs off the knock.
63.56
Edmundo Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Tieme Jansen. Tieme Jansen sees Ivone Cevoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivone Cevoli plays a quick one-two with Mirko De Liguori and rushes in on goal... Ivone Cevoli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Steve Ferdinand!
67.18
Thomas Pecorari flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Faria collects the pass. Rodrigo Faria whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Reyes. Alberto Reyes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.10
Magnus Curtolo sees Thomas Pecorari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Faria. Rodrigo Faria heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.50
Edmundo Herrero hits a low pass to Rodolfo Vila. With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Vila plays the ball forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
87.25
George Marbus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roma. Oscar Roma flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Faria. Some superb footwork from Rodrigo Faria provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
89.36
1-2Oscar Roma catches Gennaro Ivan Giampà on the ankles. Oscar Roma is warned by the referee! Gennaro Ivan Giampà hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Magnus Curtolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Roma. With some swift thinking, Oscar Roma plays the ball forward to George Marbus who has made a great run into the box. George Marbus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
22.5%
41.2%
36.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivone Cevoli of AC Monza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Ferdinand (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mattia Castorina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Marbus (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Filipe Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Magnus Curtolo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Thomas Pecorari (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Oscar Roma (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Alberto Reyes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Faria (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mihai Urzica (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Fonseca (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Titus Beagrie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arnauld Maqua (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Moreno Gattuso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gennaro Ivan Giampà (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Statuto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Vila (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tieme Jansen (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Fabio Bonora (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jimmy Ongarato (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mirko De Liguori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivone Cevoli (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Michael Lawton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michele Gonzalez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gonzalo Fournier (ATT) | 0 | |