Match Report


CosenzaCosenza     LazioLazio
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Ursell Robert Ursell
Sandro LottiS. Lotti73
G
1
G
70Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia
Aniello TestiniA. Testini70
D
2
D
73Rafael RegoR. Rego
Girolamo DelpianoG. Delpiano67
D
captain3
D
71Mehdi FujenM. Fujen
Julian SzepanJ. Szepan62
D
4
D
71Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Marcello CarboneM. Carbone59
D
5
M
74Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira
Orlando KingO. King80
M
6
M
75Paul KalacP. Kalac
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez77
M
7captain
M
74Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Diaw AnnoniD. Annoni70
M
8
M
71Mark BenaliM. Benali
Ruben NunesR. Nunes64
A
9
A
72Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland
Eusebio VillaE. Villa64
A
10
A
71Schchiro KaitaS. Kaita
Ferdinando MelaF. Mela60
A
11
A
74Damien JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Aldo GalliA. Galli68
G
12
D
30Elvis SottilE. Sottil
Martin ElzingaM. Elzinga65
M
13
M
34Felice ArticoF. Artico
Alberto TedescoA. Tedesco59
A
14
A
42Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Lazio. A crowd of 17,457 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Sullo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the match underway!
4.18
Paul Kalac barges into Diaw Annoni. Paul Kalac is given a warning by the referee! Diaw Annoni runs off the knock.
9.55
Rafael Rego catches Eusebio Villa on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Rego and shows him a yellow card! Eusebio Villa stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.55
Free kick to Cosenza just outside the area...
11.54
Ruben Nunes slowly runs up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Ricardo Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Lorenzo Quaglia. Excellent save.
16.34
Duncan McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
20.45
Francisco Ferreira makes a simple pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
21.24
Julian Szepan pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Szepan sees Eusebio Villa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
27.40
Duncan McGrory darts forward. Duncan McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.32
Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
32.25
Paul Kalac sees space and advances. Paul Kalac controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.19
Duncan McGrory threads the ball through to Paul Kalac. Without breaking stride, Paul Kalac plays the ball forward to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.35
Duncan McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland hits a low pass to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Sandro Lotti!
38.06
Marcello Carbone makes a simple pass to Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez passes the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cosenza!
42.16
Ricardo Fernandez passes the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mehdi Fujen chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Benali. Mark Benali knocks the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza get the second half underway!
48.08
Rafael Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from 20 yards. Sandro Lotti gets down and covers it.
49.21
Rafael Rego advances with the ball. Rafael Rego flicks a high ball forward to Damien Jacobs who takes it down. Damien Jacobs knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Sandro Lotti. What a save!
51.22
Mehdi Fujen knocks the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.05
Don Johnstone catches Orlando King on the ankles. The referee brings Don Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Orlando King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.05
Paul Kalac chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Girolamo Delpiano.
60.12
Cosenza have made a substitution with Martin Elzinga replacing Eusebio Villa .
65.40
Mehdi Fujen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Sandro Lotti keeps it out!
66.02
Diaw Annoni barges into Paul Kalac. The referee calls over Diaw Annoni and warns him to calm down! Paul Kalac hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.36
Aniello Testini knocks the ball forward to Orlando King. Orlando King flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Nunes who takes it down. Ruben Nunes shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.05
Julian Szepan passes the ball forward to Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez brings the ball forward. Ricardo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mehdi Fujen.
71.03
Diaw Annoni surges forward with the ball. Diaw Annoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
72.18
Girolamo Delpiano comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Kirkland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Kirkland runs off the knock.
73.22
Duncan McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.13
Girolamo Delpiano advances with the ball. Girolamo Delpiano flicks a high pass forward to Martin Elzinga who brings the ball under control. Martin Elzinga lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cosenza!
79.18
Ricardo Fernandez hacks Paul Kalac from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Kalac stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.45
Rafael Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone hits a low pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.17
Rafael Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.25
Julian Szepan catches Schchiro Kaita on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Szepan and shows him a yellow card! Schchiro Kaita runs off the knock.
89.10
Don Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Cosenza

Lazio
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
29.5%
41.1%
29.5%

Scorers
Ruben Nunes 38, 75
Damien Jacobs 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Nunes of Cosenza

Match Ratings
1.Sandro Lotti (GK)
8
2.Aniello Testini (DEF)
6
3.Girolamo Delpiano (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Julian Szepan (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Marcello Carbone (DEF)
6
6.Orlando King (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Fernandez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Diaw Annoni (MID)
6
9.Ruben Nunes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Eusebio Villa (ATT)
6
11.Ferdinando Mela (ATT)
6
 
12.Aldo Galli (GK)
0
13.Martin Elzinga (MID)
6
14.Alberto Tedesco (ATT)
0

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