Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to AC Monza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Lazio and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Lazio kicking off!
2.00
Gregoor Alberda knocks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi heads the ball goalwards. Edern Carriére manages to gather it comfortably.
3.39
Fabio Pivotto clumsily knocks into Vittorio Bravo. Fabio Pivotto is warned by the referee! Vittorio Bravo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.05
Natale Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Le Tissier.
10.12
Tonino Atzori knocks the ball forward to Armando Mancini. Armando Mancini flicks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Edern Carriére.
12.11
Dmitri Blokhin chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Fanucci but he's offside!
15.15
Tonino Atzori kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Ferrarese. Cesare Ferrarese knocks the ball forward to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Edern Carriére easily smothers it.
22.51
Gian Luca Milanese catches Stefano Banchelli on the ankles. Gian Luca Milanese is shown the yellow card! Stefano Banchelli runs off the knock.
24.53
Cesare Ferrarese knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.44
Cesare Ferrarese knocks the ball forward to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.40
Nigel Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Franchi. Natale Franchi kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.09
Fabio Pivotto barges into Aniello Sommese. Fabio Pivotto is given another warning by the referee! Aniello Sommese stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.07
Natale Franchi sees a break and surges forward. Natale Franchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Natale Franchi scores for AC Monza!!
36.40
Alfonso Borgobello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niche Montano. Niche Montano flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.38
Natale Franchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.40
Gian Luca Milanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda passes the ball forward to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aniello Sommese!
42.46
Armando Mancini knocks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edern Carriére who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
Adrian Le Tissier catches Dmitri Blokhin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dmitri Blokhin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
AC Monza kick off!
47.23
Armando Mancini makes a probing pass to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Edern Carriére!
49.10
Tonino Atzori chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Mancini. Armando Mancini sees a break and surges forward. Armando Mancini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Pivotto.
53.26
Tonino Atzori passes the ball forward to Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda decides to run forward with the ball. Gregoor Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.30
Gregoor Alberda knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.41
Fabio Pivotto barges into Aniello Sommese. Fabio Pivotto is warned by the referee yet again! Aniello Sommese grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.10
Niche Montano makes a probing pass to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso goes all the way! Tony Carisso takes a shot at goal. Sandro Botticella is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.03
Armando Mancini threads the ball through to Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.57
Armando Mancini kicks a strong pass forward to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Howells.
77.52
Cesare Ferrarese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Campolonghi. Angelo Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.09
Christian Blasi barges into Angelo Campolonghi. Christian Blasi is given a warning by the referee! Angelo Campolonghi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.41
Arnauld Fanucci comes in with a late challenge on Gian Luca Milanese. Arnauld Fanucci is warned by the referee! Gian Luca Milanese grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.19
Christian Blasi comes in with a late challenge on Aniello Sommese. The referee calls over Christian Blasi again and warns him to calm down! Aniello Sommese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Aniello Sommese of Lazio
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
23.5%
42.4%
34.1%