Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Roma play host to Lazio in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Roma are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristiano Semioli.


0.00
Roma kick off!
4.57
Liam Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.41
Martino Lucenti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Louis Mayele.
8.37
Leandro Montano comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Margiotta. Leandro Montano is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Margiotta stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.57
Fabian N. Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Federico Campedelli collects the pass. Federico Campedelli whips in a cross ball towards David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
12.05
Dmitri Simonian knocks the ball to his team mate, David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Tadashi Nakata.
18.04
Martino Lucenti makes a probing pass to Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.46
Dmitri Simonian makes a probing pass to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren makes a defence splitting pass to Federico Campedelli. Federico Campedelli shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.30
Martino Lucenti hacks Arco van der Linden from behind! Martino Lucenti is shown the yellow card! Arco van der Linden runs off the knock.
27.58
Liam Joseph barges into Dmitri Simonian. The referee calls over Liam Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Dmitri Simonian grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.11
Liam Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Hermanni Moisio controls it well on his chest. Hermanni Moisio lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.16
Federico Campedelli clumsily knocks into Leandro Montano. The referee calls over Federico Campedelli and shows him a yellow card! Leandro Montano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.14
Liam Joseph knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolás Hernández. Nicolás Hernández powers a header at goal. Solid save from Rúben Gónzalez.
39.46
Martino Lucenti sees Gabriele Lupatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriele Lupatelli whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto connects with a diving header but somehow Rúben Gónzalez manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Lazio kick off!
54.07
Fabian N. Nicola flicks a high pass forward. David Van Dinteren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Van Dinteren shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
55.51
Jaime Barbosa threads a neat ball through to David Van Dinteren. David Van Dinteren shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
60.26
Roma have made a substitution with Alessandro Pane replacing Nicolás Hernández .Lazio have made a substitution with Sebastiano Vergassola replacing Arco van der Linden .
61.35
Alfonso Albonetti pushes up the pitch. Alfonso Albonetti flicks a high ball forward to Hermanni Moisio who takes it down. Hermanni Moisio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pinto but the linesman indicates offside!
63.08
Liam Joseph receives the ball from a throw-in from Martino Lucenti. Liam Joseph plays the ball forward to Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio whips in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
66.21
Garry Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Joseph. Liam Joseph threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.05
Liam Joseph sees Eduardo Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriele Lupatelli. Gabriele Lupatelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.34
Fabian N. Nicola hacks Martino Lucenti from behind! The referee warns Fabian N. Nicola to calm down! Martino Lucenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Martino Lucenti decides to run forward with the ball. Martino Lucenti lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane powers a header at goal. Rúben Gónzalez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.22
Gianmatteo Pontarollo chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Vergassola. Sebastiano Vergassola makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiano Vergassola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.06
Tomek Lato flicks a high pass forward. Martino Lucenti controls it well on his chest. Martino Lucenti flicks a high pass forward. Hermanni Moisio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hermanni Moisio knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Rúben Gónzalez!
90.00
Tomek Lato hits a low pass to Martino Lucenti. Martino Lucenti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermanni Moisio. Hermanni Moisio knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pane. Alessandro Pane heads the ball goalwards but Rúben Gónzalez is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
24.6%
47.5%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Pane of Roma