Match Report


LazioLazio     CittadellaCittadella
Robert UrsellRobert Ursell Ben Couch Ben Couch
Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia70
G
1
G
79Branko Van HimstB. Van Himst
Rafael RegoR. Rego73
D
2
D
77Michael FournierM. Fournier
Mehdi FujenM. Fujen71
D
3
D
75John RizzoJ. Rizzo
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory71
D
4
D
77Alexandru RaduciouA. Raduciou
Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira74
M
5
D
79Ensio NurmiE. Nurmi
Paul KalacP. Kalac75
M
6captain
M
82Yoshi WatanabeY. Watanabe
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone74
M
captain7
M
84Bradley AloisiB. Aloisi
Mark BenaliM. Benali71
M
8
M
83Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida
Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland72
A
9
A
75Muzzy BulentM. Bulent
Schchiro KaitaS. Kaita71
A
10
A
82Antonis MichalakisA. Michalakis
Damien JacobsD. Jacobs74
A
11
A
79Steve BallS. Ball
 
Elvis SottilE. Sottil30
D
12
G
72Orlando RipollO. Ripoll
Felice ArticoF. Artico34
M
13
D
50Alassandro Di MatteoA. Di Matteo
Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini42
A
14
A
75Dennis SladakovicD. Sladakovic

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 16,178 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.


0.00
Cittadella kick off and get the match underway!
10.06
Bradley Aloisi makes a probing pass to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.37
John Rizzo advances with the ball. John Rizzo flicks a high ball forward to Muzzy Bulent who takes it down. Muzzy Bulent shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
15.43
Bradley Aloisi chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Lorenzo Quaglia.
16.36
It's a corner kick. Carlos Almeida loops the ball over to the far post. Antonis Michalakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Mehdi Fujen happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.15
John Rizzo makes a simple pass to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida advances with the ball. Carlos Almeida shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
32.08
John Rizzo makes a simple pass to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball cuts inside the box! Steve Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Lorenzo Quaglia manages to keep it out.
34.49
Francisco Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Branko Van Himst who gathers it comfortably.
36.49
Carlos Almeida knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
39.13
Mehdi Fujen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac knocks the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Branko Van Himst who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Lazio kicking off!
47.04
Paul Kalac hits a low pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland makes a probing pass to Schchiro Kaita but he's offside!
51.00
Paul Kalac advances with the ball. Paul Kalac shoots from distance. Solid save from Branko Van Himst. What a great pair of hands!
53.21
Yoshi Watanabe kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis tries a spectacular long range effort but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of it.
54.36
Ensio Nurmi runs forward with the ball. Ensio Nurmi threads the ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from long range but is denied by Lorenzo Quaglia. Excellent save.
55.28
Alexandru Raduciou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from distance but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of it.
59.45
Mark Benali flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Kirkland who takes it down. Kieron Kirkland shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.12
Carlos Almeida makes a probing pass to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lorenzo Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
65.56
John Rizzo sees Bradley Aloisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Bradley Aloisi plays the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
67.38
Duncan McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland collects the pass. Kieron Kirkland cuts inside the box! Kieron Kirkland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.41
Carlos Almeida passes the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Antonis Michalakis is offside!
78.20
Francisco Ferreira takes a long throw-in. Paul Kalac brings the ball forward. Paul Kalac knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandru Raduciou.
83.20
Carlos Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent whips in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis makes a deft header but somehow Mehdi Fujen happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.12
Don Johnstone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
85.01
Mehdi Fujen threads a neat ball through to Mark Benali. Mark Benali threads a neat ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Branko Van Himst.
86.43
Kieron Kirkland takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. John Rizzo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.18
Yoshi Watanabe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Yoshi Watanabe shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Cittadella
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Kieron Kirkland 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kieron Kirkland of Lazio

Match Ratings
1.Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
8
2.Rafael Rego (DEF)
6
3.Mehdi Fujen (DEF)
7
4.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Ferreira (MID)
6
6.Paul Kalac (MID)
7
7.Don Johnstone (MID)
8
8.Mark Benali (MID)
6
9.Kieron Kirkland (ATT)goal scored
9
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

1.Branko Van Himst (GK)
8
2.Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
3.John Rizzo (DEF)
7
4.Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
6
5.Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
7
6.Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
6
7.Bradley Aloisi (MID)
7
8.Carlos Almeida (MID)
7
9.Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
6
10.Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
6
11.Steve Ball (ATT)
7
 
12.Orlando Ripoll (GK)
0
13.Alassandro Di Matteo (DEF)
0
14.Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
0