Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Perugia and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Negro.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
Rodolfo Ruotolo flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Birindelli who takes it down. Paolo Birindelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.40
Showing composure, Tino Ross laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rúben Gónzalez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
8.03
Rodolfo Ruotolo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodolfo Ruotolo makes a probing pass between the defence to Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rúben Gónzalez manages to gather it easily.
15.17
Tino Ross sees Antonino Servidei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Servidei flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Paz who brings the ball under control. Hugo Paz shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.00
Attilio Cauet sees space and advances. Attilio Cauet flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz collects the pass. Hugo Paz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Birindelli but the linesman indicates offside!
18.26
Gianfranco Lamacchi makes a probing pass to Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.24
Tino Ross threads the ball through to Antonino Servidei. Antonino Servidei passes the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
22.37
Christian Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Birindelli who takes it down. Paolo Birindelli threads a neat, attacking ball through to Hugo Paz. Some good footwork from Hugo Paz provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.44
Attilio Cauet knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Ruotolo. Rodolfo Ruotolo knocks the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Rúben Gónzalez. Excellent save.
26.46
Rodolfo Ruotolo kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli flicks the ball with his head. Rúben Gónzalez easily picks it out of the air!
30.47
Alex Gargo sees David Van Dinteren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Van Dinteren shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.28
Yann Maglia hacks Antonino Servidei from behind! The referee brings Yann Maglia to one side and gives him a warning! Antonino Servidei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.42
Yann Maglia hits a low pass to Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo passes the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Sala.
36.49
Attilio Cauet kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Ruotolo. Rodolfo Ruotolo takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Ruotolo makes a defence splitting pass to Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.15
Gary Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Simonian. Dmitri Simonian threads a neat ball through to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Sala.
45.00
Jean-Louis Mayele hits a low pass to Arco van der Linden. Arco van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce whips in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jesper Gustafsson easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia kick off!
51.53
Jaime Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to David Van Dinteren who takes it down. David Van Dinteren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.59
Gianfranco Lamacchi threads a neat ball through to Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Rúben Gónzalez keeps it out!
55.45
Antonino Servidei sees Hugo Paz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Paz plays a scrappy one-two with Fabian Natale Zini and advances towards the goal... Hugo Paz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
57.30
Christian Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Birindelli who brings the ball under control. Paolo Birindelli tries a spectacular long range effort but Rúben Gónzalez is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
60.12
Lazio have made a substitution with Sebastiano Vergassola replacing Gary Sullivan .
63.40
Gianfranco Lamacchi hits a low pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.17
Jean-Louis Mayele flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Federico Campedelli who brings the ball under control. Federico Campedelli whips in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren makes a deft header. Jesper Gustafsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
67.10
Jaime Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. David Van Dinteren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Van Dinteren shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
72.56
Antonino Servidei barges into Arco van der Linden. Antonino Servidei is shown the yellow card! Arco van der Linden stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.10
Jaime Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Croce collects the pass. Renzo Croce whips in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.02
Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Michi Sugiyama replacing Alex Gargo and Alejandro Dominguez replacing David Van Dinteren .
81.08
Rodolfo Ruotolo flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Paz who takes it down. Hugo Paz whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
83.18
Tino Ross threads the ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia sees Paolo Birindelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Birindelli shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.18
Rodolfo Ruotolo advances with the ball. Rodolfo Ruotolo whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz powers a header at goal. Rúben Gónzalez manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.14
Yann Maglia sees Jaime Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Dominguez who takes it down. Alejandro Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Christian Sala comes in with a late challenge on Federico Campedelli. The referee warns Christian Sala to calm down! Federico Campedelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
24.4%
42.2%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rúben Gónzalez of Lazio