Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 18,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Atalanta are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
8.21
With a delightful solo run, Michi Sugiyama stretches the opposition's defence. Michi Sugiyama whips in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Ralph Hurst, sees it late!! Goal for Lazio!
12.54
Jean-Louis Mayele makes a probing pass to Michi Sugiyama. Michi Sugiyama threads a neat ball through to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.37
Michi Sugiyama makes a simple pass to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.01
Without breaking stride, Arco van der Linden plays the ball forward to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce threads the ball through to David Van Dinteren but he's offside!
21.36
Jaouad Fretard receives the ball from a throw-in from Gialuca Capecchi. Jaouad Fretard sees space and advances. Jaouad Fretard knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Bridge. Mick Bridge gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rúben Gónzalez effortlessly picks it out of the air!
22.36
Lazio are in full control of this game.
26.54
Yann Maglia surges forward with the ball. Yann Maglia knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.36
Yann Maglia threads a neat ball through to Michi Sugiyama. With imagination, Michi Sugiyama laces a through ball forward to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
38.32
Nicol˜ Longhi makes a simple pass to David Diakite. David Diakite plays a quick one-two with Mick Bridge and rushes in on goal... Jean-Louis Mayele clumsily knocks into David Diakite. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.03
Yann Maglia makes a simple pass to Arco van der Linden. Seeing a gap ahead, Arco van der Linden laces a weighted ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
44.01
Arco van der Linden makes a simple pass to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dario Silvestri.
45.00
Michi Sugiyama kicks a strong pass forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Sebastiano Vergassola replacing Jean-Louis Mayele and Adrian Margiotta replacing Federico Campedelli. Atalanta appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Atalanta kick off and get the second half underway!
49.38
Dmitri Simonian decides to run forward with the ball. Dmitri Simonian plays a one-two with David Van Dinteren and rushes in on goal... Dmitri Simonian tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
51.10
Yann Maglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arco van der Linden. Arco van der Linden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario Silvestri.
53.25
Yann Maglia passes the ball forward to Dmitri Simonian. Dmitri Simonian passes the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.50
Lazio have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Jaime Barbosa .
63.19
Without breaking stride, Arco van der Linden plays the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Ralph Hurst!
65.18
Dario Silvestri flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Manzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Manzo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gianmarco Manzo passes the ball forward but Stefano Iuliano is offside!
67.17
Sebastiano Vergassola makes a simple pass to Arco van der Linden. Arco van der Linden sees David Van Dinteren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Van Dinteren flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Croce. Marco Bia catches Renzo Croce on the ankles. Renzo Croce appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.40
Gianmatteo Pontarollo flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Croce easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renzo Croce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Schöll.
72.24
Gianmatteo Pontarollo makes a probing pass to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren plays a one-two with Adrian Margiotta and rushes in on goal... David Van Dinteren makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Ralph Hurst keeps it out!
73.19
With some swift thinking, Sebastiano Vergassola plays the ball forward to Michi Sugiyama. Michi Sugiyama deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta cuts inside the box! Adrian Margiotta shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ralph Hurst has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.23
Gianmatteo Pontarollo sees a break and surges forward. Gianmatteo Pontarollo shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.52
Arco van der Linden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce plays a one-two with Adrian Margiotta and advances towards the goal... Renzo Croce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ralph Hurst gets down and covers it.
89.37
Mick Bridge clumsily knocks into Gary Sullivan. The referee calls over Mick Bridge and shows him a yellow card! Gary Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.3%
23.7%
Play Area
22.4%
43.4%
34.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Federico Campedelli of Lazio