Match Report
| Lazio | Lazio |  |  | Roma | Roma | ||||||||||||||||
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| Boubacar Soro | B. Soro |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Valentino Nodari | V. Nodari | |||||||||
| Hryhoriy Sokurov | H. Sokurov |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Shota Dassen | S. Dassen | |||||||||
| Dmitri Chislenko | D. Chislenko |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Andre Nesta | A. Nesta | |||||||||
| Jakob Conteh | J. Conteh |  | 78 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 68 |  | Alberto Mendes | A. Mendes | ||||||||
| Sonny Altafini | S. Altafini |  | 88 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Walter Pandolfi | W. Pandolfi | |||||||||
| Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet |  | 86 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Mattia Dal Moro | M. Dal Moro | |||||||||
| Karim Pfennings | K. Pfennings | | 90 | M | | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Marco Sibilano | M. Sibilano | ||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory |  | 92 | M | | 8 | | A | 73 | | Benito Dionigi | B. Dionigi | |||||||||
| Kubilay Sükür | K. Sükür | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 |  | Gregory Abbas | G. Abbas | |||||||||
| Peter Beattie | P. Beattie |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Andres Vazquez | A. Vazquez | |||||||||
| John Robinson | J. Robinson |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Marino Mandelli | M. Mandelli | |||||||||
| Lari Gadd | L. Gadd |  | 73 | A | | 12 | | M | 72 | | Gaetano Falsini | G. Falsini | |||||||||
| Austin Cruz | A. Cruz |  | 87 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Tiziano Caverzan | T. Caverzan | |||||||||
| Arek Boniek | A. Boniek |  | 76 | A | | 14 | | M | 67 | | Julian Torres | J. Torres | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Roma in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off the first half!
4.36
0-0Walter Pandolfi makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Walter Pandolfi plays the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas plays the ball forward to Marco Sibilano who has made a great run into the box. Marco Sibilano strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.24
1-0Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.30
1-0Kevin McGrory hits a low pass to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walter Pandolfi.
18.18
Marco Sibilano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Mandelli. Marino Mandelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hryhoriy Sokurov.
20.42
With imagination, Karim Pfennings picks a pass forward to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
21.08
1-0Marco Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Jakob Conteh. That should have been a goal!
24.33
Alberto Mendes makes a probing pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hryhoriy Sokurov.
27.17
Marco Sibilano darts forward. Marco Sibilano tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.28
1-0Peter Beattie hacks Mattia Dal Moro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mattia Dal Moro stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.01
1-0John Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie runs straight at the defence! Peter Beattie shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
34.42
1-0John Robinson barges into Alberto Mendes. The referee calls over John Robinson and warns him to calm down! Alberto Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.09
Karim Pfennings runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Karim Pfennings whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward to Alpay Izzet who brings the ball under control. Alpay Izzet shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Arek Boniek replacing Peter Beattie. Roma appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Roma kick off!
51.33
Karim Pfennings passes the ball forward to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini deftly passes the ball to Alpay Izzet, releasing him through on goal. Alpay Izzet shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Valentino Nodari had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
59.31
Sonny Altafini makes a beautiful solo run. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Valentino Nodari. Excellent save.
63.53
Sonny Altafini receives the ball from a throw-in from Kubilay Sükür. Sonny Altafini darts forward. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet beats his man to it with a header. Walter Pandolfi clears it off the line with his head!
65.20
Mattia Dal Moro hits a low pass to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andres Vazquez!
69.15
Jakob Conteh makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Conteh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Robinson. John Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. With a superhuman jump, Arek Boniek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
73.40
With vision, Alberto Mendes picks a pass forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano passes the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
77.43
Mattia Dal Moro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mattia Dal Moro tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
78.19
With great vision, Dmitri Chislenko plays the ball forward to Jakob Conteh. With great vision, Jakob Conteh plays the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Mattia Dal Moro hits a low pass to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
83.45
Alpay Izzet sees John Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.46
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Nodari who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
19.4%
47.2%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Lazio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Boubacar Soro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dmitri Chislenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Conteh (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sonny Altafini (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alpay Izzet (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Karim Pfennings (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kubilay Sükür (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Beattie (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | John Robinson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lari Gadd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Austin Cruz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arek Boniek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Valentino Nodari (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Shota Dassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Nesta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Walter Pandolfi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mattia Dal Moro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marco Sibilano (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Benito Dionigi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gregory Abbas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andres Vazquez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marino Mandelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaetano Falsini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiziano Caverzan (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Torres (MID) | 0 | |