Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lazio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lazio are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off!
6.13
1-0Kevin Hässler knocks the ball forward to Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.27
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
14.53
Pier G. Perrotta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moussa Deflandre. Moussa Deflandre chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo goes all the way! Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Jimmy Pineda had no chance!! Goal for Messina!
24.30
1-1Mario Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Guy Girard. Jean-Guy Girard makes a simple pass to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
26.57
Nicola Goretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.02
1-1Nicola Goretti makes a simple pass to Moussa Deflandre. Moussa Deflandre deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabiano Monaco.
28.45
1-1Carmelo Panucci threads the ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga sees space and advances. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sidney Ray easily picks it out of the air!
33.26
Jean-Guy Girard flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Pineda who gathers it comfortably.
36.11
Jean-Guy Girard flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi goes all the way! Fabio Bondi rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jimmy Pineda manages to gather it comfortably.
40.36
Maurizio Armellini makes a simple pass to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Lazio kick off the second half!
47.55
P. Gilberto Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo tries a spectacular long range effort. Jimmy Pineda easily smothers it.
49.33
Maurizio Armellini sees a break and surges forward. Maurizio Armellini shoots from outside the area. Maurizio Armellini scores for Messina!!
54.27
P. Gilberto Porchia threads the ball through to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.09
Nicola Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini makes a beautiful solo run. Maurizio Armellini whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.55
Kevin Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg shoots from long range. Sidney Ray easily smothers it.
78.21
Paul Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.35
P. Gilberto Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.53
1-2Darren Rufus clumsily knocks into Joao Santos. The referee calls over Darren Rufus and warns him to calm down! Joao Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.22
Lazio are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
29%
42%
29%
Scorers