Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the first half underway!
6.42
Robert Van Mol flicks a high ball forward to Eric Appiah who takes it down. Eric Appiah finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.56
Andreas Alexandersson flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Lucenti who brings the ball under control. Yuri Lucenti passes the ball forward to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fausto Sulcis.
15.26
Fausto Sulcis hacks Igor Netto from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Igor Netto stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
Sixto Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Yuri Lucenti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri Lucenti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Igor Netto but the linesman indicates offside!
18.06
Fabian N. Nicola comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Netto. Fabian N. Nicola is warned by the referee! Yuri Netto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.11
Robert Van Mol runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Van Mol plays a one-two with Igor Netto and rushes in on goal... Robert Van Mol comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
22.19
Andreas Alexandersson plays the ball forward to Yuri Lucenti. Yuri Lucenti flicks a high pass forward. Eric Appiah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Appiah threads the ball through into the box. David Hamann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Rúben Gónzalez gets down and covers it.
27.19
Yuri Lucenti threads a neat ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann shoots from 20 yards. Rúben Gónzalez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
32.51
Igor Kanchelskis hits a low pass to Robert Van Mol. Robert Van Mol flicks a high ball forward to Eric Appiah who takes it down. Eric Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.56
Jaime Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Arturo Cervantes manages to keep it out.
39.54
Renzo Croce clumsily knocks into Andreas Alexandersson. The referee calls over Renzo Croce and shows him a yellow card! Andreas Alexandersson stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
Fabian N. Nicola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.53
Under pressure, Gary Sullivan clears the ball far upfield. David Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Showing composure, Andreas Alexandersson picks a pass forward to Yuri Lucenti. Yuri Lucenti sees Eric Appiah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
48.00
Fabian N. Nicola knocks the ball to his team mate, David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren chips the ball to his team mate, Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce tries a spectacular strike but Arturo Cervantes is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
49.46
Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward. David Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
54.22
Andreas Alexandersson flicks a high ball forward to Angelo Italiano who takes it down. Angelo Italiano flicks a high pass forward to Eric Appiah who brings the ball under control. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.39
Dmitri Simonian threads a neat ball through to Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.08
Fabian N. Nicola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.08
Lazio have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Fabian N. Nicola .
63.21
Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward. David Hamann controls it well on his chest. David Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Eric Appiah controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eric Appiah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Rúben Gónzalez!
65.31
Angelo Italiano sees space and advances. Angelo Italiano shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.47
Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.03
Yuri Lucenti takes it forward alone. Yuri Lucenti shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.44
Dmitri Simonian makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren deftly passes the ball to Adrian Margiotta, releasing him through on goal. Adrian Margiotta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Arturo Cervantes. Excellent save.
75.55
Yuri Lucenti makes a probing pass to Igor Netto. Igor Netto shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Rúben Gónzalez smothers it!
77.40
Andreas Alexandersson chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Lucenti. Yuri Lucenti makes a simple pass to Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fausto Sulcis.
81.57
Arco van der Linden passes the ball forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Margiotta. Adrian Margiotta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.57
Sebastiano Vergassola barges into Igor Netto. Sebastiano Vergassola is warned by the referee! Igor Netto stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74.3%
25.7%
Play Area
27.1%
44.3%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Margiotta of Lazio