Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 8,975 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Cittadella get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Adrian Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda passes the ball forward to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese threads the ball through to Vittorio Bravo but he's offside!
3.56
0-0Cesare Ferrarese makes a simple pass to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Purrel Mariana who gathers it comfortably.
4.28
0-0Gregoor Alberda knocks the ball forward to Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
8.04
0-0Fabian Natale Caracciolo kicks a strong pass forward to Giordano Locatelli. Giordano Locatelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Regonesi. Alessandro Regonesi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Sandro Botticella manages to keep it out.
14.24
1-0Gregoor Alberda brings the ball forward. Gregoor Alberda goes all the way! Gregoor Alberda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Purrel Mariana had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
20.44
Cesare Ferrarese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.30
Cesare Ferrarese advances with the ball. Cesare Ferrarese plays a perfect one-two with Aniello Sommese and rushes in on goal... Cesare Ferrarese cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Purrel Mariana.
26.58
1-0Adrian Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Regonesi. The referee calls over Adrian Le Tissier and shows him a yellow card! Alessandro Regonesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.06
Gregoor Alberda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Purrel Mariana!
32.52
1-0Cittadella are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.13
Armando Mancini makes a beautiful solo run. Armando Mancini knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.45
Cesare Ferrarese passes the ball forward to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Purrel Mariana manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the second half underway!
47.14
Armando Mancini passes the ball forward to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Purrel Mariana manages to gather it comfortably.
53.10
Cesare Ferrarese makes a simple pass to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.40
Gian Luca Milanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Mancini. Armando Mancini knocks the ball forward to Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese flicks the ball with his head. Purrel Mariana easily picks it out of the air!
59.54
Kewullay Di Natale sees a break and surges forward. Kewullay Di Natale tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.21
3-0Anton Matthäus catches Alessandro Regonesi on the ankles. Anton Matthäus is given a warning by the referee! Alessandro Regonesi runs off the knock.
67.44
Armando Mancini kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.01
Cesare Ferrarese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks the ball forward to Aniello Sommese but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.08
Armando Mancini knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi lofts in a cross ball towards Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Purrel Mariana!
83.05
Giordano Locatelli passes the ball forward to Alessandro Regonesi. Alessandro Regonesi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Di Giuliantonio. Luciano Di Giuliantonio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Luciano Di Giuliantonio scores for Cittadella!!
87.51
Ruggero Chiesa catches Gregoor Alberda on the ankles. Ruggero Chiesa is given a warning by the referee! Gregoor Alberda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.14
Armando Mancini flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
18.2%
48.5%
33.3%
Scorers