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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Lazio. A crowd of 20,278 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Tardioli.


0.00
The first half starts with Perugia kicking off!
3.43
Jean-Louis Mayele barges into Hugo Paz. The referee calls over Jean-Louis Mayele and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Paz stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.11
Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward to Petre Siperco who brings the ball under control. Petre Siperco cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Petre Siperco provides some space. He shoots at goal. Rúben Gónzalez easily gets down and covers it.
9.43
Gianfranco Lamacchi sees Leonardo Cervantes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Rúben Gónzalez.
10.33
Gianfranco Lamacchi takes a quick corner, playing it short to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Fabian N. Nicola reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.24
Jaime Barbosa threads the ball through to Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
15.27
Gianfranco Lamacchi sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Lamacchi tries a spectacular long range effort but Rúben Gónzalez is on top of his game. Good keeping!
20.47
Dmitri Simonian flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.51
Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Petre Siperco controls it well on his chest. Petre Siperco knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Rúben Gónzalez.
22.01
Fabian N. Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Croce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renzo Croce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elbekay Sinouh.
26.58
Dmitri Simonian controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.22
Arco van der Linden flicks a high pass forward. David Van Dinteren controls it well on his chest. David Van Dinteren whips in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.03
Elbekay Sinouh makes a simple pass to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes who takes it down. Leonardo Cervantes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.51
Dmitri Simonian sees Federico Campedelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Campedelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.38
Gianfranco Lamacchi makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Lamacchi whips in a cross ball towards Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco heads the ball goalwards. Rúben Gónzalez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.32
Arco van der Linden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renzo Croce. Renzo Croce knocks in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren makes a deft header. Elbekay Sinouh clears it off the line with his head!
42.32
Elbekay Sinouh flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Lamacchi who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Lamacchi flicks a high ball forward to Donato Turato who takes it down. Donato Turato shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Yann Maglia replacing Jean-Louis Mayele and Giovanni M. Spinesi replacing Federico Campedelli.

45.00
Lazio kick off the second half!
48.03
Gary Sullivan makes a probing pass to Jaime Barbosa. Jaime Barbosa picks a pass forward to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.14
Gianfranco Lamacchi passes the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Turato. Donato Turato makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Donato Turato!
57.08
Gabriel Tapia receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gabriel Tapia makes a probing pass to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Gary Sullivan is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
60.39
Lazio have made a substitution with Gianmatteo Pontarollo replacing Fabian N. Nicola .
71.03
Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Tapia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Tapia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball towards Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
77.51
Perugia have made 2 substitutions with Rodolfo Ruotolo replacing Gianfranco Lamacchi and Mark Ruscitti replacing Hugo Paz .
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
34.7%
41.7%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Petre Siperco of Perugia