Match Report


LazioLazio     JuventusJuventus
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls David Connor David Connor
Boubacar SoroB. Soro83
G
1
G
75Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel
Hryhoriy SokurovH. Sokurov73
D
2
D
76Carl MoncurC. Moncur
Dmitri ChislenkoD. Chislenko79
D
3
D
75Aimo MercierA. Mercier
Jakob ContehJ. Conteh78
D
4
D
74Eric KohlerE. Kohler
Austin CruzA. Cruz87
M
5
D
78Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet85
M
captain6
M
90Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Karim PfenningsK. Pfennings89
M
7captain
M
90Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory91
M
8
M
82Nicolás PobleteN. Poblete
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür72
A
9
A
81Cedric TangheC. Tanghe
Lucien MettomoL. Mettomo76
A
10
A
77Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli
John RobinsonJ. Robinson75
A
11
A
84Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini
 
Lari GaddL. Gadd73
A
12
M
80Jose RomanJ. Roman
Francisco Hacembruch YbarraF. Ybarra88
M
13
D
26James BoertienJ. Boertien
Paolo VierchwoodP. Vierchwood62
M
14
A
83Peter BeattieP. Beattie

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Juventus. A crowd of 19,199 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
Juventus get the match underway!
2.11
Carl Moncur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Boubacar Soro with no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
6.32
Dmitri Chislenko kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Pfennings. Without breaking stride, Karim Pfennings plays the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.56
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Zanoncelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oberdan Zanoncelli lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. Boubacar Soro comfortably punches it away to safety.
15.55
Jakob Conteh hits a low pass to Karim Pfennings. With imagination, Karim Pfennings laces a through ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.52
Nicolás Poblete threads the ball through to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
21.06
Felipe Fernandez threads the ball through to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.40
Jakob Conteh kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings makes a simple pass to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür whips in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Aimo Mercier and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.30
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
30.33
Jakob Conteh threads the ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet threads a neat ball through to John Robinson. John Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
33.26
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward to John Robinson who brings the ball under control. John Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Lucien Mettomo who takes it down. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.21
Eric Kohler makes a probing pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.26
Lazio are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
Karim Pfennings flicks a high ball forward to Lucien Mettomo who takes it down. Lucien Mettomo runs straight at the defence! Lucien Mettomo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Lazio kicking off!
47.57
Hryhoriy Sokurov knocks the ball to his team mate, Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Mettomo collects the pass. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
51.39
Jakob Conteh sees Karim Pfennings in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Sükür controls it well on his chest. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Alfred Bowyer and the loose ball is cleared up field.
59.34
Felipe Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Conteh.
60.42
Dmitri Chislenko catches Robbie Thatcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Dmitri Chislenko and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.06
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high ball forward to Austin Cruz who takes it down. Austin Cruz passes the ball forward to John Robinson. John Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
65.17
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Karim Pfennings controls it well on his chest. Karim Pfennings makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Austin Cruz but he's offside!
67.48
Aimo Mercier comes in with a late challenge on Lucien Mettomo. The referee calls over Aimo Mercier and warns him to calm down! Lucien Mettomo runs off the knock.
72.03
John Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Kohler.
73.42
Felipe Fernandez threads the ball through to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Boubacar Soro effortlessly punches it away to safety.
75.19
Nicolás Poblete flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dmitri Chislenko.
78.09
John Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel.
87.12
Nicolás Poblete flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Karim Pfennings threads the ball through to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo whips in a cross ball towards John Robinson. Eric Kohler hacks John Robinson from behind! John Robinson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Juventus
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%

Scorers
Karim Pfennings 16
Lucien Mettomo 45, 61
Austin Cruz 48
Cedric Tanghe 2
Cesare Antonellini 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lucien Mettomo of Lazio

Match Ratings