Match Report


LazioLazio     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Joe SummersJoe Summers Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Rúben GónzalezR. Gónzalez77
G
1captain
G
82Zbigniew WilimowskiZ. Wilimowski
Jean-Louis MayeleJ. Mayele75
D
2
D
79Gérard Jacques GossoG. Jacques Gosso
Gary SullivanG. Sullivan74
D
3
D
79Uwe SeibertU. Seibert
Yann MagliaY. Maglia70
D
4
D
78Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
Dmitri SimonianD. Simonian82
M
5
M
81Mattia GraffiediM. Graffiedi
Arco van der LindenA. van der Linden77
M
6
M
79Yevhen TerekhinY. Terekhin
Jaime BarbosaJ. Barbosa83
M
7
M
78Walter PasqualinW. Pasqualin
Michi SugiyamaM. Sugiyama73
M
8
M
78Giovanni M. RomualdiG. Romualdi
David Van DinterenD. Van Dinteren77
A
9
A
80Colin McStayC. McStay
Federico CampedelliF. Campedelli69
A
captain10
A
82Pierpaolo RastelliP. Rastelli
Renzo CroceR. Croce74
A
11
A
80Didier MiézanD. Miézan
 
Fausto SulcisF. Sulcis66
D
12
D
76Diego CavalloD. Cavallo
Gianmatteo PontarolloG. Pontarollo71
M
13
M
75John MccallJ. Mccall
Adrian MargiottaA. Margiotta65
A
14
A
76Gialuca De GasperiG. De Gasperi

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 20,448 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
2.36
Yann Maglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arco van der Linden. Arco van der Linden flicks a high ball forward to Federico Campedelli who takes it down. Federico Campedelli lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Zbigniew Wilimowski keeps it out!
3.24
Jean-Louis Mayele threads a neat ball through to Arco van der Linden. Showing composure, Arco van der Linden plays the ball forward to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce shoots from 25 yards. Zbigniew Wilimowski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.18
Renzo Croce comes in with a late challenge on Ismael Ayaz. The referee calls over Renzo Croce and warns him to calm down! Ismael Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.53
Dmitri Simonian threads a neat ball through to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gérard Jacques Gosso.
14.10
Walter Pasqualin flicks a high pass forward. Didier Miézan controls it well on his chest. Didier Miézan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.09
Giovanni M. Romualdi threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pierpaolo Rastelli!
18.55
Jean-Louis Mayele barges into Pierpaolo Rastelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierpaolo Rastelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.57
Federico Campedelli comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Seibert. The referee calls over Federico Campedelli and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Seibert runs off the knock.
22.53
Michi Sugiyama knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Ismael Ayaz.
24.19
It's a corner kick which Arco van der Linden takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
26.46
Jaime Barbosa brings the ball forward. Jaime Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Zbigniew Wilimowski has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.11
With great vision, Jaime Barbosa plays the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce beats his man to it with a header. Uwe Seibert steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.01
Gary Sullivan makes a simple pass to Jaime Barbosa. Jaime Barbosa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
38.17
Jean-Louis Mayele flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Barbosa who takes it down. Jaime Barbosa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaime Barbosa shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Jaime Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Fausto Sulcis replacing Jean-Louis Mayele and Adrian Margiotta replacing Federico Campedelli. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lazio kick off and get the second half underway!
49.37
Uwe Seibert passes the ball forward to Giovanni M. Romualdi. Giovanni M. Romualdi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McStay. Colin McStay shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
51.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Uwe Seibert plays the ball forward to Mattia Graffiedi. Mattia Graffiedi brings the ball forward. Mattia Graffiedi tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
55.38
Yann Maglia pushes mid-way up the pitch. Yann Maglia flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Croce who gracefully takes it down. Renzo Croce edges inside the box! Renzo Croce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Zbigniew Wilimowski!
57.29
Ismael Ayaz plays the ball forward to Yevhen Terekhin. Yevhen Terekhin hits a low pass to Colin McStay. Colin McStay shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.21
Lazio have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Jaime Barbosa .
65.10
Walter Pasqualin receives the ball from a throw-in from Yevhen Terekhin. Walter Pasqualin brings the ball forward. Walter Pasqualin plays a one-two with Pierpaolo Rastelli and rushes in on goal... Walter Pasqualin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Yann Maglia. Excellent block.
66.15
Gianmatteo Pontarollo hits a low pass to Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
71.55
Michi Sugiyama comes in with a late challenge on Yevhen Terekhin. The referee calls over Michi Sugiyama and shows him a yellow card! Yevhen Terekhin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.24
With vision, Gary Sullivan plays the ball forward to Arco van der Linden. Arco van der Linden makes a probing pass to Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.15
Michi Sugiyama sees space and advances. Michi Sugiyama shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.25
Fausto Sulcis flicks a high pass forward. Arco van der Linden controls it well on his chest. Arco van der Linden chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta passes the ball forward to Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Zbigniew Wilimowski. Excellent save.
77.40
Giovanni M. Romualdi threads a neat ball through to Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. With a superhuman jump, Colin McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Fausto Sulcis. Excellent block.
78.04
Gianmatteo Pontarollo flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Margiotta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Margiotta lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Zbigniew Wilimowski with no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
81.56
Dmitri Simonian makes an attacking run forward. Dmitri Simonian shoots from 25 yards but Zbigniew Wilimowski reads it well. Good save!
83.45
Michi Sugiyama hacks Gérard Jacques Gosso from behind! Michi Sugiyama is given a warning by the referee! Gérard Jacques Gosso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.19
Ismael Ayaz hits a low pass to Giovanni M. Romualdi. Giovanni M. Romualdi knocks the ball forward to Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan shoots from 25 yards. Rúben Gónzalez comfortably gets down and covers it.
89.44
Ismael Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni M. Romualdi. Giovanni M. Romualdi hits a low pass to Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Rúben Gónzalez comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Verona Hellas
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
23.8%
43.8%
32.5%

Scorers
Renzo Croce 3
David Van Dinteren 26, 78
Pierpaolo Rastelli 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Van Dinteren of Lazio

Match Ratings