Match Report


RegginaReggina     LazioLazio
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Ursell Robert Ursell
Andres SantosA. Santos72
G
1
G
70Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia
Ruben LopesR. Lopes70
D
2
D
73Rafael RegoR. Rego
Michelangelo BelardiM. Belardi67
D
3
D
71Mehdi FujenM. Fujen
Victor MouretV. Mouret66
D
4
D
71Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Marinus GrimM. Grim65
D
5
M
74Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira
Pascal BierhoffP. Bierhoff75
M
6
M
75Paul KalacP. Kalac
Riccardo VasariR. Vasari69
M
captain7captain
M
74Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Sandro GravaS. Grava59
M
8
M
71Mark BenaliM. Benali
Don CampbellD. Campbell75
A
9
A
72Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland
Antonio PichichiA. Pichichi67
A
10
A
71Schchiro KaitaS. Kaita
Gary ForbesG. Forbes64
A
11
A
74Damien JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Tiziano ParlourT. Parlour69
G
12
D
30Elvis SottilE. Sottil
Mirco Di FabioM. Di Fabio66
G
13
M
34Felice ArticoF. Artico
Cristiano SalvettiC. Salvetti63
G
14
A
42Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Cerioni.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the match underway!
2.06
Mehdi Fujen makes a strong solo run forward. Mehdi Fujen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from long range but it is miles over!
3.03
Victor Mouret catches Damien Jacobs on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Mouret and shows him a yellow card! Damien Jacobs gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.17
Marinus Grim slams into Schchiro Kaita with his studs up. The referee motions to Marinus Grim to come over. It's a red card!! Schchiro Kaita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.35
Pascal Bierhoff takes it forward alone. Pascal Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Don Campbell. Don Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.55
Ruben Lopes runs forward with the ball. Ruben Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Don Campbell who takes it down. Don Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.19
Sandro Grava receives the ball from a throw-in from Riccardo Vasari. Sandro Grava kicks a strong pass forward to Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lorenzo Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
34.10
Pascal Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of it.
36.49
Kieron Kirkland clumsily knocks into Michelangelo Belardi. The referee brings Kieron Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Michelangelo Belardi runs off the knock.
39.33
Ruben Lopes threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari makes a probing pass to Don Campbell. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.54
Paul Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Gary Forbes!
44.47
Rafael Rego breaks forward. Rafael Rego flicks a high pass forward. Schchiro Kaita collects the pass. Schchiro Kaita plays a one-two with Kieron Kirkland and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Schchiro Kaita provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Rafael Rego makes a simple pass to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac threads a neat ball through to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andres Santos.
45.00
Corner kick to Lazio. Kieron Kirkland plays it short to Rafael Rego. Gary Forbes comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Reggina kick off the second half!
48.28
Ruben Lopes surges forward with the ball. Ruben Lopes makes a probing pass to Don Campbell. Don Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi beats his man to it with a header. Antonio Pichichi scores for Reggina!!
57.38
Mehdi Fujen flicks a high pass forward. Mark Benali collects the pass. Mark Benali sees Damien Jacobs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Forbes.
59.59
Gary Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Schchiro Kaita. The referee calls over Gary Forbes and shows him a yellow card! Schchiro Kaita stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.55
Rafael Rego brings the ball forward. Rafael Rego flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.04
Paul Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andres Santos is on top of it.
65.42
Paul Kalac threads a neat ball through to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
67.01
Francisco Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Andres Santos.
68.13
Corner kick to Lazio. Kieron Kirkland plays it out to the edge of the box. Rafael Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.43
Sandro Grava makes a simple pass to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi shoots from outside the area but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of it.
71.11
Sandro Grava changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sandro Grava knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Rego.
73.35
Mehdi Fujen surges forward with the ball. Mehdi Fujen flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland comfortably collects the pass. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.50
Don Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.09
Pascal Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Mark Benali. The referee calls over Pascal Bierhoff and shows him a yellow card! Mark Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Mehdi Fujen flicks a high ball forward to Don Johnstone who takes it down. Don Johnstone passes the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from long range but is denied by Andres Santos. Excellent save.
89.54
Mehdi Fujen flicks a high pass forward. Paul Kalac holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland makes a probing pass between the defence to Damien Jacobs. Some good footwork from Damien Jacobs provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Sandro Grava hacks Francisco Ferreira from behind! The referee calls over Sandro Grava and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reggina

Lazio
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
35.6%
42.2%
22.2%

Scorers
Don Campbell 15
Antonio Pichichi 48
Rafael Rego 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Campbell of Reggina

Match Ratings
1.Andres Santos (GK)
7
2.Ruben Lopes (DEF)
7
3.Michelangelo Belardi (DEF)
6
4.Victor Mouret (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Marinus Grim (DEF)red card
3
6.Pascal Bierhoff (MID)yellow card
6
7.Riccardo Vasari (MID)
6
8.Sandro Grava (MID)yellow card
6
9.Don Campbell (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Antonio Pichichi (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Gary Forbes (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Tiziano Parlour (GK)
0
13.Mirco Di Fabio (GK)
0
14.Cristiano Salvetti (GK)
0

1.Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
6
2.Rafael Rego (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Mehdi Fujen (DEF)
7
4.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Ferreira (MID)
6
6.Paul Kalac (MID)
6
7.Don Johnstone (MID)
6
8.Mark Benali (MID)
6
9.Kieron Kirkland (ATT)
6
10.Schchiro Kaita (ATT)
6
11.Damien Jacobs (ATT)
6
 
12.Elvis Sottil (DEF)
0
13.Felice Artico (MID)
0
14.Dayo Albertini (ATT)
0