Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     LazioLazio
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Joe Summers Joe Summers
Marcel MeyerM. Meyer75
G
1
G
77Rúben GónzalezR. Gónzalez
Cristian BrambillaC. Brambilla72
D
2
D
75Jean-Louis MayeleJ. Mayele
Sergio FranceschettiS. Franceschetti76
D
3
D
74Gary SullivanG. Sullivan
Gianmatteo CrucianiG. Cruciani74
D
4
D
70Yann MagliaY. Maglia
Simone ZinnariS. Zinnari75
D
5
M
82Dmitri SimonianD. Simonian
Gaetano SartorG. Sartor79
M
6
M
83Jaime BarbosaJ. Barbosa
Franco EspositoF. Esposito88
M
captain7
M
71Fabian N. NicolaF. Nicola
Maurice KleinM. Klein78
M
8
M
77Arco van der LindenA. van der Linden
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin74
A
9
A
77David Van DinterenD. Van Dinteren
Jonathan MorieroJ. Moriero76
A
10captain
A
69Federico CampedelliF. Campedelli
Martin Da RoldM. Da Rold81
A
11
A
74Renzo CroceR. Croce
 
Sandro MemmoS. Memmo78
M
12
D
66Fausto SulcisF. Sulcis
Ezio AstaE. Asta79
M
13
M
71Gianmatteo PontarolloG. Pontarollo
Martino RadiceM. Radice78
A
14
A
65Adrian MargiottaA. Margiotta

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Lazio. A crowd of 18,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Franchi.


0.00
The first half starts with Lazio kicking off!
2.51
Jean-Louis Mayele knocks the ball forward to Jaime Barbosa. Jaime Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Jaime Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmatteo Cruciani.
9.02
Dmitri Simonian deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. With a superhuman jump, David Van Dinteren connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
10.16
Fabian N. Nicola passes the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. With a superhuman jump, Renzo Croce connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Gianmatteo Cruciani blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.14
Cristian Brambilla receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Franceschetti. Cristian Brambilla decides to run forward with the ball. Cristian Brambilla flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Da Rold is offside!
22.57
Yann Maglia flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Simonian controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Simonian darts forward. Dmitri Simonian knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.18
Gianmatteo Cruciani takes it forward alone. Gianmatteo Cruciani chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
Renzo Croce comes in with a late challenge on Simone Zinnari. Renzo Croce is warned by the referee! Simone Zinnari runs off the knock.
34.46
Dmitri Simonian flicks the ball to his team mate, 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. Marcel Meyer manages to gather it.
36.58
Simone Zinnari flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Klein. Maurice Klein threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero puts a great ball through but Paul Hopkin is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
39.20
Gaetano Sartor kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Gónzalez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Fausto Sulcis replacing Jean-Louis Mayele and Adrian Margiotta replacing Federico Campedelli. The AC Monza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AC Monza start the second half!
51.27
Fabian N. Nicola chips the ball to his team mate, David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Marcel Meyer is on top of his game. Nice save!
55.43
Sergio Franceschetti takes it forward alone. Sergio Franceschetti knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Sullivan.
59.56
Franco Esposito flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Moriero collects the pass. Jonathan Moriero tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
60.15
AC Monza have made 2 substitutions with Sandro Memmo replacing Franco Esposito and Ezio Asta replacing Maurice Klein .Lazio have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Fabian N. Nicola .
61.23
Ezio Asta takes it forward alone. Ezio Asta lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin powers a header at goal. Solid save from Rúben Gónzalez.
63.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.20
Jaime Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Croce controls it well on his chest. Renzo Croce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Franceschetti.
69.33
Gianmatteo Pontarollo threads the ball through to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Marcel Meyer.
71.01
Gianmatteo Cruciani flicks a high pass forward to Sandro Memmo who brings the ball under control. Sandro Memmo knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.59
Sandro Memmo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rúben Gónzalez manages to gather it comfortably.
77.14
Sergio Franceschetti barges into Arco van der Linden. Sergio Franceschetti is shown the yellow card! Arco van der Linden stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.05
Ezio Asta hits a low pass to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rúben Gónzalez smothers it!
85.56
Gianmatteo Pontarollo hits a low pass to Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.15
Sandro Memmo makes a probing pass to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Arco van der Linden sees space and advances. Arco van der Linden whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta makes a convincing header. Marcel Meyer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Lazio
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%

Scorers
Renzo Croce 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Renzo Croce of Lazio

Match Ratings