Match Report


LazioLazio     ParmaParma
Robert UrsellRobert Ursell David Bacon David Bacon
Bill SeamanB. Seaman68
G
1
G
87Spencer BrandS. Brand
Rafael RegoR. Rego73
D
2
D
71Nuno NascimentoN. Nascimento
Mehdi FujenM. Fujen71
D
3
D
75Titus MakinT. Makin
Duncan McGroryD. McGrory71
D
4
D
73Edgar PostigaE. Postiga
Chris SturridgeC. Sturridge72
D
5
M
69Michael McgovernM. Mcgovern
Lars NielsenL. Nielsen80
M
6captain
M
75Eduardo SemedoE. Semedo
Yoshito NakamuraY. Nakamura74
M
captain7
M
79Bojan GrenB. Gren
Paul KalacP. Kalac75
M
8
M
67Lee LofthouseL. Lofthouse
Kieron KirklandK. Kirkland72
A
9
A
80Nicky PerryN. Perry
Michael VegaM. Vega72
A
10
A
78Ronnie AdamsR. Adams
Samuel PintoS. Pinto73
A
11
A
81Ensio HenrikintytarE. Henrikintytar
 
Elvis SottilE. Sottil30
D
12
G
56Graziano PoggiG. Poggi
Felice ArticoF. Artico34
M
13
D
70Rudy FugierR. Fugier
Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini42
A
14
A
70Nigel ClarkeN. Clarke

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Parma. A crowd of 18,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.


0.00
The first half starts with Parma kicking off!
2.34
Titus Makin surges forward with the ball. Titus Makin surges forward with the ball. Titus Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Adams. Ronnie Adams powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
8.19
Yoshito Nakamura chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from long range. Solid save from Spencer Brand. What a great pair of hands!
26.00
Chris Sturridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen 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 but it rises well off target!
27.33
Paul Kalac makes a simple pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
34.55
Mehdi Fujen flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinto who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.28
Duncan McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kalac. Showing composure, Paul Kalac plays the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.52
Rafael Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Nakamura. Yoshito Nakamura runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yoshito Nakamura lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Kieron Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Titus Makin is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lazio start the second half!
48.50
Lee Lofthouse changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lee Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
51.40
Edgar Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Semedo. With imagination, Eduardo Semedo picks a pass forward to Ensio Henrikintytar. Ensio Henrikintytar cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ensio Henrikintytar provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Bill Seaman had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
54.27
Bojan Gren flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Adams who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Yoshito Nakamura passes the ball forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.35
Mehdi Fujen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshito Nakamura. Yoshito Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Kirkland makes a great pass forward. Michael Vega runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.01
Mehdi Fujen flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Nakamura. Yoshito Nakamura knocks the ball forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Brand who gathers it comfortably.
61.16
Mehdi Fujen decides to run forward with the ball. Mehdi Fujen flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Vega. Michael Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.24
Bojan Gren hacks Yoshito Nakamura from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yoshito Nakamura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.40
Lars Nielsen threads a neat ball through to Michael Vega. Michael Vega shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.20
Bojan Gren barges into Yoshito Nakamura. The referee calls over Bojan Gren and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Yoshito Nakamura runs off the knock.
79.24
Edgar Postiga sees Michael Mcgovern in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry shoots from 20 yards. Bill Seaman gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
81.30
Paul Kalac 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 but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.41
Mehdi Fujen makes a simple pass to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac brings the ball forward. Paul Kalac shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.45
Yoshito Nakamura barges into Eduardo Semedo. The referee brings Yoshito Nakamura to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Yoshito Nakamura kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Spencer Brand!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Parma
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%

Scorers
Ensio Henrikintytar 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ensio Henrikintytar of Parma

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

1.Spencer Brand (GK)
6
2.Nuno Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Titus Makin (DEF)
7
4.Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Michael Mcgovern (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Semedo (MID)
6
7.Bojan Gren (MID)red card
3
8.Lee Lofthouse (MID)
6
9.Nicky Perry (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Adams (ATT)
6
11.Ensio Henrikintytar (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Graziano Poggi (GK)
0
13.Rudy Fugier (DEF)
0
14.Nigel Clarke (ATT)
0