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A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Juventus. A crowd of 17,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
Nicola C. Medri brings the ball forward. Nicola C. Medri flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Ambrosino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.04
Alex Sbrizzo flicks a high ball forward to Mohammed Amoah who gracefully takes it down. Mohammed Amoah makes a probing pass to John Chivu. John Chivu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Enrico Luppi smothers it!
4.41
John Chivu flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino shoots from 20 yards but somehow Enrico Luppi manages to keep it out.
6.16
John Chivu comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Palladini. John Chivu is warned by the referee! Stefano Palladini runs off the knock.
8.16
David Acosta threads a neat ball through to Donato Annoni. Donato Annoni passes the ball forward to Stefano Palladini. Stefano Palladini lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Pegolo. Bruno Pegolo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.25
Alex Sbrizzo makes an attacking run forward. Alex Sbrizzo shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
28.37
Stefano Palladini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Palladini whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Pegolo. Bruno Pegolo flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bruno Pegolo!
33.56
Donato Annoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Pegolo. Bruno Pegolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Sbrizzo.
34.21
Natale Margiotta threads a neat ball through to Donato Annoni. Donato Annoni flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Paradiso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Paradiso lofts in a cross ball towards Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
36.42
Nicola C. Medri chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
David Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Annoni. Donato Annoni threads a neat ball through to Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Medri.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Wilson De Neff replacing Ruel Peckham. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Juventus kick off the second half!
47.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.30
Donato Annoni clumsily knocks into Wilson De Neff. Donato Annoni is given a warning by the referee! Wilson De Neff runs off the knock.
54.35
Stefano Palladini flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Pegolo who takes it down. Bruno Pegolo lofts in a cross ball towards Pasquale Scarchilli. With a superhuman jump, Pasquale Scarchilli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.00
Vincenzo Paradiso hacks Alex Sbrizzo from behind! Vincenzo Paradiso is warned by the referee! Alex Sbrizzo runs off the knock.
60.43
Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Robbie Winterburn replacing Linus Breitner and Christian Ouindi replacing Giampaolo Ambrosino .
61.47
Natale Margiotta advances with the ball. Natale Margiotta hits a low pass to Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Paradiso. Vincenzo Paradiso whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
65.05
Donato Annoni takes it forward alone. Donato Annoni lofts in a cross ball towards Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Alex Sbrizzo blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
73.11
Wilson De Neff surges forward with the ball. Wilson De Neff sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Enrico Luppi. Excellent save.
79.10
Tomás Cáceres surges forward with the ball. Tomás Cáceres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Bonfanti. Luca Bonfanti whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Scarchilli. Pasquale Scarchilli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Callum Campbell!
84.27
Matt Mason breaks forward. Matt Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Chivu. John Chivu shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.23
Kaleva Schmidt catches John Chivu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Chivu stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
26.6%
46.9%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Pegolo of Juventus

Match Ratings