Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Lazio. A crowd of 20,442 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.


0.00
The first half starts with Lazio kicking off!
2.30
Ruel Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
3.27
Cesare Breda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Baiano. Guido Baiano flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Negro collects the pass. Gionatha Negro lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
6.30
Riccardo Ferrari advances with the ball. Riccardo Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro flicks the ball with his head. Callum Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
12.38
With a delightful solo run, Christian Ouindi stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Ouindi whips in a cross ball towards Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.14
Matt Mason makes a probing pass to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.25
Sebastiano Lamonica hits a low pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.38
Sebastiano Lamonica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.35
Guido Baiano threads the ball through to Paul Booth. Paul Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Passoni. Michelangelo Passoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Callum Campbell. Excellent save.
24.01
Ruel Peckham sees Giampaolo Ambrosino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo Ambrosino shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
32.06
Ruel Peckham makes a probing pass to Hamada Muller. Hamada Muller knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham makes a deft header. Solid save from Stefano Franceschetti.
33.06
Matt Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.19
Ruel Peckham sees space and advances. Ruel Peckham shoots from 25 yards but Stefano Franceschetti is on top of it.
38.42
Ruel Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuseppe Bertotto.
39.23
Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan knocks the ball forward to Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
42.56
Nicola C. Medri chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stefano Franceschetti. Excellent save.
44.55
Linus Breitner runs up as Ruel Peckham takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With great vision, Linus Breitner plays the ball forward to Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan passes the ball forward to Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
51.43
Cesare Breda flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Bertotto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuseppe Bertotto threads a neat ball through to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.11
Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan plays the ball forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Peckham. Some silky footwork from Ruel Peckham provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruel Peckham!
59.01
Riccardo Ferrari barges into Andre Monteiro. The referee calls over Riccardo Ferrari and shows him a yellow card! Andre Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.32
Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Alex Sbrizzo replacing Nicola C. Medri and Jorge Tavares replacing Ruel Peckham .
66.36
Robbie Winterburn decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Winterburn passes the ball forward to Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.01
Jorge Tavares darts forward. Jorge Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
With great vision, Giuseppe Bertotto plays the ball forward to Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari takes it forward alone. Riccardo Ferrari shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.44
Guido Baiano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guido Baiano knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Callum Campbell comfortably punches it away to safety.
79.29
Guido Baiano advances with the ball. Guido Baiano knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.58
Riccardo Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Guido Baiano. Guido Baiano hits a low pass to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
84.58
Jorge Tavares makes a simple pass to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
86.51
Alex Sbrizzo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Flavio Damiani gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.54
Linus Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan takes it forward alone. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stefano Franceschetti manages to gather it.
90.00
Michelangelo Passoni flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Buso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulio Buso finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
31%
44.8%
24.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Peckham of Lazio

Match Ratings