Match Report


LazioLazio     PiacenzaPiacenza
Robert UrsellRobert Ursell Computer Player Computer Player
Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia70
G
1
G
67Stephen JamesS. James
Rafael RegoR. Rego73
D
2
D
72Roberto AntunesR. Antunes
Mehdi FujenM. Fujen71
D
3captain
D
71Bernardo VasariB. Vasari
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory71
D
4
D
68Callum RitchieC. Ritchie
Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira74
M
5
D
68Joachim MartinoJ. Martino
Paul KalacP. Kalac75
M
6
M
69Liam TedescoL. Tedesco
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone74
M
captain7
M
68Niccolo StandingN. Standing
Mark BenaliM. Benali71
M
8
M
68Gaspar VianaG. Viana
Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland72
A
9
A
72Raul De SanzoR. De Sanzo
Schchiro KaitaS. Kaita71
A
10
A
63Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa
Damien JacobsD. Jacobs74
A
11
A
57Rodolfo HubnerR. Hubner
 
Elvis SottilE. Sottil30
D
12
D
66Edoardo MarinoE. Marino
Felice ArticoF. Artico34
M
13
M
66Jamie VenusJ. Venus
Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini42
A
14
G
65Ruel MidgleyR. Midgley

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 16,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Silvestre.


0.00
The first half starts with Lazio kicking off!
3.52
Paul Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland makes a probing pass to Damien Jacobs but he's offside!
4.30
Don Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
8.32
Paul Kalac controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.41
Gaspar Viana catches Francisco Ferreira on the ankles. Gaspar Viana is warned by the referee! Francisco Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.19
Mehdi Fujen surges forward with the ball. Mehdi Fujen plays the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland rushes past Callum Ritchie! Kieron Kirkland shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Stephen James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.10
Francisco Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Kieron Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stephen James!
16.06
Niccolo Standing flicks a high pass forward. Raul De Sanzo controls it well on his chest. Raul De Sanzo edges inside the box! Raul De Sanzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lorenzo Quaglia reads it well. Quality keeping!
26.01
Mark Benali makes a simple pass to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stephen James easily smothers it!
32.58
Mehdi Fujen plays a long ball forward. Kieron Kirkland shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.19
Francisco Ferreira sees space and advances. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.01
Without breaking stride, Don Johnstone plays the ball forward to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Englishman!
44.37
Paul Kalac sees Kieron Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Kirkland shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Piacenza players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Piacenza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Francisco Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Kirkland who takes it down. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.07
Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Kirkland rushes past Joachim Martino! Some silky footwork from Kieron Kirkland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stephen James gets down and covers it.
55.20
Paul Kalac changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Kalac whips in a cross ball towards Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.01
Gaspar Viana sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Gaspar Viana plays the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa who has made a great run into the box. Duncan McGrory catches Manuel Barbosa on the ankles. Penalty for Piacenza!!
57.01
The referee points to the spot..
58.29
Rodolfo Hubner slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
61.17
Don Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Stephen James. Excellent save.
63.17
With some swift thinking, Paul Kalac plays the ball forward to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
67.20
Mehdi Fujen breaks forward. Mehdi Fujen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.41
Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs edges inside the box! Damien Jacobs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen James manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.27
Duncan McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Paul Kalac who takes it down. Paul Kalac flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
75.19
Niccolo Standing brings the ball forward. Niccolo Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hubner. Some superb footwork from Rodolfo Hubner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Rodolfo Hubner scores for Piacenza!!
78.55
Callum Ritchie takes a short throw-in bringing Joachim Martino into play. Joachim Martino kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner makes a probing pass to Manuel Barbosa but he's offside!
79.06
Rafael Rego makes a probing pass to Mark Benali. Seeing a gap ahead, Mark Benali plays the ball forward to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
81.17
Niccolo Standing flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Hubner who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Hubner whips in a cross ball towards Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
83.48
Niccolo Standing makes a simple pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Lorenzo Quaglia manages to gather it easily.
84.22
Duncan McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac flicks a high pass forward. Damien Jacobs easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damien Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Duncan McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stephen James!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Piacenza
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
12
5
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
23.4%
41.6%
35.1%

Scorers
Kieron Kirkland 10, 34, 39
Schchiro Kaita 67
Rodolfo Hubner 58 (p), 75

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

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

1.Stephen James (GK)
7
2.Roberto Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Bernardo Vasari (DEF)
6
4.Callum Ritchie (DEF)
6
5.Joachim Martino (DEF)
6
6.Liam Tedesco (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Standing (MID)
7
8.Gaspar Viana (MID)
6
9.Raul De Sanzo (ATT)
6
10.Manuel Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Hubner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
 
12.Edoardo Marino (DEF)
0
13.Jamie Venus (MID)
0
14.Ruel Midgley (GK)
0