Match Report


LazioLazio     PalermoPalermo
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Lennart Straarup Lennart Straarup
Boubacar SoroB. Soro83
G
1
G
71Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Leonardo DelpianoL. Delpiano67
D
2
D
68Rainer CziommerR. Cziommer
Albert FloresA. Flores73
D
3
D
68Oscar BaioccoO. Baiocco
Matjaz BotticellaM. Botticella65
D
4
D
67Steve StoneS. Stone
Austin CruzA. Cruz87
M
5
D
66Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Francisco Hacembruch YbarraF. Ybarra88
M
6
M
73Ronnie TilerR. Tiler
Davy HeijeD. Heije85
M
captain7
M
72John RankinJ. Rankin
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory92
M
8
M
69Paolo MinottiP. Minotti
Peter BeattieP. Beattie84
A
9
A
66Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna
Lucien MettomoL. Mettomo76
A
10
A
73Ricardo FariaR. Faria
Andreas SimonssonA. Simonsson77
A
11captain
A
68Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
 
Lari GaddL. Gadd73
A
12
M
66Luis LimaL. Lima
Sonny AltafiniS. Altafini88
M
13
A
66Niels TimmerN. Timmer
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet86
M
14
D
64Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Palermo. A crowd of 18,375 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lazio kick off!
2.29
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
4.57
Oscar Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.16
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra makes a probing pass to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
14.21
Ronnie Tiler makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Tiler shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
15.22
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
21.18
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.18
Oscar Baiocco makes a simple pass to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
32.46
Leonardo Delpiano kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Gary Johnstone. What a great pair of hands!
34.03
Peter Beattie makes a probing pass to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Steve Stone catches Andreas Simonsson on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
36.52
Davy Heije deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Gary Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
39.21
Matjaz Botticella pushes up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Matjaz Botticella stretches the opposition's defence. Matjaz Botticella whips in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
44.57
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory controls it well on his chest. Kevin McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gary Johnstone effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
John Rankin catches Peter Beattie on the ankles. John Rankin is warned by the referee! Peter Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palermo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Palermo start the second half!
47.24
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo makes a looping header on goal. Gary Johnstone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.19
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie connects with a diving header. Gary Johnstone didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.45
Rainer Cziommer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rainer Cziommer knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. Boubacar Soro manages to gather it.
54.16
Matjaz Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Stone.
63.14
Fabian Natale Sgrigna barges into Matjaz Botticella. Fabian Natale Sgrigna is shown the yellow card! Matjaz Botticella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.44
John Rankin makes a beautiful solo run. John Rankin shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.09
John Rankin makes a probing pass to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria lofts in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.46
Leonardo Delpiano threads a neat ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson makes a convincing header. Gary Johnstone manages to gather it.
83.20
Davy Heije catches Steve Stone on the ankles. Davy Heije is given a warning by the referee! Steve Stone stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.56
Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra makes a simple pass to Davy Heije. Davy Heije kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.34
Oscar Baiocco flicks a high pass forward to John Rankin who brings the ball under control. John Rankin makes a simple pass to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria lofts in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Palermo
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
18.2%
42.4%
39.4%

Scorers
Andreas Simonsson 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andreas Simonsson of Lazio

Match Ratings
1.Boubacar Soro (GK)
7
2.Leonardo Delpiano (DEF)
6
3.Albert Flores (DEF)
6
4.Matjaz Botticella (DEF)
8
5.Austin Cruz (MID)
6
6.Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra (MID)
7
7.Davy Heije (MID)
6
8.Kevin McGrory (MID)
7
9.Peter Beattie (ATT)
7
10.Lucien Mettomo (ATT)
6
11.Andreas Simonsson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Lari Gadd (ATT)
0
13.Sonny Altafini (MID)
0
14.Alpay Izzet (MID)
0

1.Gary Johnstone (GK)
8
2.Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
7
3.Oscar Baiocco (DEF)
7
4.Steve Stone (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Tiler (MID)
6
7.John Rankin (MID)
6
8.Paolo Minotti (MID)
6
9.Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Lima (MID)
0
13.Niels Timmer (ATT)
0
14.Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF)
0