Match Report


LazioLazio     MessinaMessina
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Computer Player Computer Player
Boubacar SoroB. Soro83
G
1captain
G
59Generoso TurriniG. Turrini
Hryhoriy SokurovH. Sokurov73
D
2
D
74Eusebio BaresiE. Baresi
Dmitri ChislenkoD. Chislenko79
D
3
D
52Renzo CarboneR. Carbone
Enrique SerranoE. Serrano75
D
4
D
52Davide GelsiD. Gelsi
Austin CruzA. Cruz87
M
5
M
69Mariano BianchessiM. Bianchessi
Francisco Hacembruch YbarraF. Ybarra88
M
6
M
63Mansour VencelM. Vencel
Karim PfenningsK. Pfennings89
M
7
M
63Hassan BessonH. Besson
Ramon SachersR. Sachers86
M
captain8
M
58Nicky MccannN. Mccann
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür72
A
9
A
76Rodolfo Dalla BonaR. Dalla Bona
Arek BoniekA. Boniek75
A
10
A
60Renzo CardascioR. Cardascio
John RobinsonJ. Robinson75
A
11
A
59Salvatore BaccinS. Baccin
 
Lari GaddL. Gadd73
A
12
A
59Fabiano MainiF. Maini
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet85
M
13
A
58Emiliano LasalandraE. Lasalandra
Paolo VierchwoodP. Vierchwood62
M
14
A
57Romero P. RamosR. Ramos

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Messina. A crowd of 15,266 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Messina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the match underway!
3.39
Karim Pfennings plays the ball forward to Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.13
Hryhoriy Sokurov flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra who brings the ball neatly under control. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra threads a neat ball through to John Robinson. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.29
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra comes in with a late challenge on Davide Gelsi. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra is shown the yellow card! Davide Gelsi runs off the knock.
9.27
Enrique Serrano passes the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek runs straight at the defence! Arek Boniek strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.57
Dmitri Chislenko takes it forward alone. Dmitri Chislenko lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Eusebio Baresi!
16.50
Austin Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.52
Mansour Vencel catches Karim Pfennings on the ankles. Mansour Vencel is shown the yellow card! Karim Pfennings stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.47
Karim Pfennings knocks the ball forward to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Austin Cruz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Generoso Turrini easily gets down and covers it.
24.37
Mariano Bianchessi comes in with a late challenge on Ramon Sachers. Mariano Bianchessi is shown the yellow card! Ramon Sachers runs off the knock.
26.56
Renzo Carbone sees a break and surges forward. Renzo Carbone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mccann but the linesman indicates offside!
34.29
Hryhoriy Sokurov flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Serrano who brings the ball under control. Enrique Serrano threads a neat ball through to Ramon Sachers. Ramon Sachers lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Mansour Vencel steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.22
Without breaking stride, Hryhoriy Sokurov plays the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.58
Ramon Sachers flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Sükür easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Messina kick off!
47.33
With imagination, Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra laces a weighted ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.12
With imagination, Enrique Serrano laces a through ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Gelsi.
57.54
Mariano Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona collects the pass. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Boubacar Soro gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.29
Austin Cruz threads the ball through to John Robinson. John Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. With a superhuman jump, Arek Boniek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.29
Messina have made a substitution with Fabiano Maini replacing Hassan Besson .
63.37
Mariano Bianchessi makes a probing pass to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel makes a pass forward but Salvatore Baccin makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
65.45
Karim Pfennings knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Generoso Turrini easily smothers it!
67.17
Fabiano Maini makes a run forward as Nicky Mccann takes the throw-in. Fabiano Maini skillfully chests the ball down. Fabiano Maini passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hryhoriy Sokurov.
69.12
Davide Gelsi catches Kubilay Sükür on the ankles. Davide Gelsi is given a warning by the referee! Kubilay Sükür runs off the knock.
71.27
Hryhoriy Sokurov hits a low pass to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek makes an attacking run forward. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.27
Messina have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Mariano Bianchessi .
78.31
Enrique Serrano knocks the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. John Robinson controls it well on his chest. John Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Generoso Turrini, sees it late!! Goal for Lazio! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
89.17
Hryhoriy Sokurov makes a probing pass to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks the ball forward to Austin Cruz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Messina
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
21.4%
45.7%
32.9%

Scorers
Kubilay Sükür 3
Arek Boniek 45, 59, 78
John Robinson 47, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arek Boniek of Lazio

Match Ratings