Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Lazio get the match underway!
2.25
Abel Quaresma makes a simple pass to Cristiano Di Livio. Cristiano Di Livio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pineda. Vinicio E. Pineda knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Leon Masur has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.46
Albert Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Marama Basto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marama Basto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.50
Vinicio E. Pineda comes in with a late challenge on Andy Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Law runs off the knock.
12.30
Albert Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban goes all the way! Guglielmo Barban makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.09
Richard McStay surges forward with the ball. Richard McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.53
Richard McStay threads the ball through to David Zanoni. David Zanoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.22
Cristiano Di Livio knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pineda. Vinicio E. Pineda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.25
Gian Matteo Cruciani threads the ball through to Albert Caballero. Albert Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pineda. Vinicio E. Pineda plays a perfect one-two with Guglielmo Barban and rushes in on goal... Vinicio E. Pineda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Leon Masur manages to gather it comfortably.
32.34
Marino La Marca hacks David Zanoni from behind! The referee calls over Marino La Marca and shows him a yellow card! David Zanoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
Andy Law decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni plays a perfect one-two with Spencer Delaney and rushes in on goal... David Zanoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Markus Ziege is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.01
Sami Nurmi decides to run forward with the ball. Sami Nurmi knocks the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.01
Cristiano Di Livio knocks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pineda. Vinicio E. Pineda goes all the way! Vinicio E. Pineda shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
42.31
Marama Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner plays a perfect one-two with David Zanoni and rushes in on goal... Markus Dörner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Richard McStay makes a probing pass to David Zanoni. David Zanoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
AC Milan kick off!
53.33
Richard McStay advances with the ball. Richard McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Delaney but he's offside!
54.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.09
Cristiano Di Livio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pineda. Vinicio E. Pineda knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.17
Albert Caballero decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Caballero shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.20
Richard McStay chips the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.18
Sami Nurmi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Kerkhof. Ferry Kerkhof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.24
Cristiano Di Livio hacks Richard McStay from behind! Cristiano Di Livio is warned by the referee! Richard McStay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.44
Marama Basto sees space and advances. Marama Basto knocks in a cross ball towards David Zanoni. David Zanoni flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.49
Sami Nurmi comes in with a late challenge on Andy Dickov. Sami Nurmi is warned by the referee! Andy Dickov runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to David Zanoni of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
29.4%
45.6%
25%