Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     LazioLazio
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Ursell Robert Ursell
Giampietro GuanaG. Guana75
G
1
G
70Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia
Regillio LodewijksR. Lodewijks74
D
2
D
73Rafael RegoR. Rego
Dado OdetD. Odet70
D
3
D
71Mehdi FujenM. Fujen
Marcello ArtisticoM. Artistico69
D
4
D
71Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Paolo ValsesiaP. Valsesia65
D
5
D
72Chris SturridgeC. Sturridge
Alan WatsonA. Watson76
M
6
M
80Lars NielsenL. Nielsen
Fausto ZanuttaF. Zanutta76
M
7captain
M
74Yoshito NakamuraY. Nakamura
Dave HarleyD. Harley72
M
8
M
75Paul KalacP. Kalac
Ruggiero ErraR. Erra63
A
9
A
72Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland
David RöhligD. Röhlig59
A
10
A
72Michael VegaM. Vega
Malte WendelM. Wendel56
A
captain11
A
73Samuel PintoS. Pinto
 
Scott BoothS. Booth65
M
12
D
30Elvis SottilE. Sottil
Wladimiro ZambrottaW. Zambrotta65
M
13
M
34Felice ArticoF. Artico
Valerien LarrieuV. Larrieu63
D
14
A
42Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Lazio. A crowd of 18,968 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Lazio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Cerioni.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
3.47
Dado Odet flicks a high pass forward. Alan Watson collects the pass. Alan Watson advances with the ball. Alan Watson whips in a cross ball towards Malte Wendel. Malte Wendel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
4.25
Lars Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Vega. Michael Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.20
Duncan McGrory sweeps the ball long. Samuel Pinto shoots from 20 yards. Giampietro Guana gets down and covers it.
10.44
Lars Nielsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Vega. Michael Vega powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.34
Alan Watson threads a neat ball through to David Röhlig. David Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.05
Duncan McGrory pushes up the pitch. Duncan McGrory threads the ball through to Michael Vega. Michael Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giampietro Guana smothers it!
27.02
Yoshito Nakamura threads the ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.23
Alan Watson flicks a high pass forward. Malte Wendel collects the pass. Malte Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.54
Lars Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland skips past Paolo Valsesia! Marcello Artistico comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.24
Alan Watson kicks a strong pass forward to David Röhlig. David Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Lorenzo Quaglia effortlessly picks it out of the air!
39.23
Yoshito Nakamura hits a low pass to Michael Vega. Michael Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Giampietro Guana. Excellent save.
40.38
Mehdi Fujen flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac hits a low pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
42.21
Fausto Zanutta threads the ball through to Malte Wendel. Malte Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards David Röhlig. David Röhlig makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
47.57
Chris Sturridge makes a simple pass to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac passes the ball forward to Michael Vega. Michael Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampietro Guana who gathers it comfortably.
53.29
Yoshito Nakamura threads the ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
54.28
With a delightful solo run, Paul Kalac stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Kalac sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
55.03
Paul Kalac flicks a high pass forward. Michael Vega collects the pass. Michael Vega shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.39
With great vision, Chris Sturridge plays the ball forward to Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.12
Paul Kalac chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Vega. Michael Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.27
Lazio are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
71.13
Alan Watson flicks a high pass forward. Malte Wendel controls it well on his chest. Malte Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards David Röhlig. David Röhlig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
78.33
Paul Kalac flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Vega. Michael Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dado Odet.
79.41
Paul Kalac makes a probing pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinto. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.10
Lars Nielsen clumsily knocks into Dave Harley. The referee calls over Lars Nielsen and shows him a yellow card! Dave Harley stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.27
Chris Sturridge makes a beautiful solo run. Chris Sturridge changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Chris Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Duncan McGrory hacks Fausto Zanutta from behind! The referee warns Duncan McGrory to calm down! Fausto Zanutta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Lazio
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
32.1%
46.2%
21.8%

Scorers
David Röhlig 42
Samuel Pinto 79, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Pinto of Lazio

Match Ratings
1.Giampietro Guana (GK)
7
2.Regillio Lodewijks (DEF)
6
3.Dado Odet (DEF)
6
4.Marcello Artistico (DEF)
6
5.Paolo Valsesia (DEF)
6
6.Alan Watson (MID)
7
7.Fausto Zanutta (MID)
6
8.Dave Harley (MID)
6
9.Ruggiero Erra (ATT)
6
10.David Röhlig (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Malte Wendel (ATT)
7
 
12.Scott Booth (MID)
0
13.Wladimiro Zambrotta (MID)
0
14.Valerien Larrieu (DEF)
0

1.Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
6
2.Rafael Rego (DEF)
6
3.Mehdi Fujen (DEF)
6
4.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Chris Sturridge (DEF)
8
6.Lars Nielsen (MID)yellow card
6
7.Yoshito Nakamura (MID)
6
8.Paul Kalac (MID)
8
9.Kieron Kirkland (ATT)
7
10.Michael Vega (ATT)
6
11.Samuel Pinto (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Elvis Sottil (DEF)
0
13.Felice Artico (MID)
0
14.Dayo Albertini (ATT)
0