Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Lazio. A crowd of 18,071 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
0-0Sandro Rutzittu makes a simple pass to Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Makin.
12.22
0-0Abel Quaresma threads the ball through to Tiziano Bravo. Tiziano Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Bianchini. Giuseppe Bianchini goes all the way! Giuseppe Bianchini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.27
1-0Francesco G. Deflorio flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.06
Ferdinando Bellavista makes a simple pass to Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Makin.
24.49
Scott Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Bianchini. Giuseppe Bianchini flicks the ball with his head. Giuseppe Bianchini scores for Lazio!!
27.48
Tiziano Bravo sees space and advances. Tiziano Bravo plays a perfect one-two with Giuseppe Bianchini and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.04
1-1Gian Matteo Cruciani kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Bravo. Tiziano Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Bianchini. Giuseppe Bianchini heads the ball goalwards. Adriano Pavone easily picks it out of the air!
40.50
Scott Inglis makes a simple pass to Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.58
Scott Inglis passes the ball forward to Jimmy Gatt. Jimmy Gatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dario Albonetti.
45.00
Matteo Bernini makes a probing pass to Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Palermo start the second half!
53.03
Dario Albonetti brings the ball forward. Dario Albonetti advances with the ball. Dario Albonetti whips in a cross ball towards Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.09
Abel Quaresma makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Quaresma sees space and advances. Abel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Gatt. Jimmy Gatt powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
63.30
Scott Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Gatt. Jimmy Gatt shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Adriano Pavone had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
66.04
Nicola Carlo Sarti makes a simple pass to Sandro Rutzittu. Sandro Rutzittu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano shoots from long range. Markus Ziege easily smothers it.
69.22
Alessandro Manfredini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sandro Rutzittu. Sandro Rutzittu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.14
Alexander Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis advances with the ball. Scott Inglis goes all the way! Scott Inglis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.41
1-2Giuseppe Bianchini catches Dario Albonetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dario Albonetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.47
1-2Tiziano Bravo passes the ball forward to Jimmy Gatt. Jimmy Gatt makes a probing pass to Giuseppe Bianchini but he's offside!
78.56
Marino La Marca threads the ball through to Lautaro Figueroa. Lautaro Figueroa makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Barban. Guglielmo Barban shoots from 25 yards but Adriano Pavone is on top of it.
83.04
Alexander Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lautaro Figueroa. Lautaro Figueroa sees space and advances. Lautaro Figueroa makes a probing pass to Jimmy Gatt but he's offside!
84.45
Lautaro Figueroa kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Gatt. Jimmy Gatt lofts in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Bianchini. Giuseppe Bianchini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adriano Pavone easily smothers it.
87.01
Ferdinando Bellavista controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%
Scorers