Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Venezia. A crowd of 19,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Lazio and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Lazio and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off the first half!
3.35
0-0Carmelo Panucci catches Franceco Cesari on the ankles. Carmelo Panucci is given a warning by the referee! Franceco Cesari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.40
0-0Nikos Van Den Herik catches Gianpaolo Milanese on the ankles. The referee calls over Nikos Van Den Herik and warns him to calm down! Gianpaolo Milanese hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.12
0-0Paul Davidson passes the ball forward to Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.46
1-0Paul Davidson makes a probing pass to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan goes all the way! Ljubisa Oshadogan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
21.56
1-0Kevin Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Hendry.
22.48
Miel Houttuin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Pineda who gathers it comfortably.
24.54
Kevin Hässler passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
26.03
Kevin Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Hendry.
27.26
Roberto Postiga passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerard Versteeg!
33.08
Miel Houttuin takes it forward alone. Miel Houttuin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.45
Johny Kerkar knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Van Den Herik. Nikos Van Den Herik makes a probing pass to Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.39
Fabiano Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hässler. Kevin Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan goes all the way! Ljubisa Oshadogan rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
44.38
Fabiano Monaco knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hässler. Kevin Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Miel Houttuin clumsily knocks into Roberto Postiga. Miel Houttuin is warned by the referee! Roberto Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Lazio kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Oberdan Luppi clumsily knocks into Carmelo Panucci. The referee calls over Oberdan Luppi and warns him to calm down! Carmelo Panucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.21
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
48.18
Fabio Mazzoli knocks the ball forward to Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabiano Monaco.
55.42
Linus Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Luppi. Oberdan Luppi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.13
Joao Santos sees space and advances. Joao Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johny Kerkar.
67.21
2-0Linus Nahrstedt threads the ball through to Oberdan Luppi. Oberdan Luppi lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
69.13
Gianpaolo Milanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
72.36
Roberto Postiga sees space and advances. Roberto Postiga shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.02
Paul Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.35
Linus Nahrstedt catches Paul Davidson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.10
Paul Davidson passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.25
Miel Houttuin clumsily knocks into Paul Davidson. The referee calls over Miel Houttuin again and warns him to calm down! Paul Davidson runs off the knock.
84.25
Lazio are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.25
Tommaso Evangelisti sees a break and surges forward. Tommaso Evangelisti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Cesari. Franceco Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
27.5%
51.2%
21.2%
Scorers