Match Report
| Lazio | Lazio | | | Ravenna | Ravenna | ||||||||||||||||
| Robert Ursell | Robert Ursell | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Seaman | B. Seaman | ![]() | 68 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 68 | ![]() | P. Gilberto Cruz | P. Cruz | |||||||||
| Rafael Rego | R. Rego | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 60 | ![]() | Duarte Viana | D. Viana | |||||||||
| Mehdi Fujen | M. Fujen | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Alberto Fonseca | A. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | ![]() | 71 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 68 | ![]() | Carlo Bianchini | C. Bianchini | |||||||||
| Chris Sturridge | C. Sturridge | ![]() | 72 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Rodolfo Marchegiani | R. Marchegiani | |||||||||
| Lars Nielsen | L. Nielsen | ![]() | 80 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 75 | ![]() | Michel Keita | M. Keita | |||||||||
| Yoshito Nakamura | Y. Nakamura | ![]() | 74 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 64 | ![]() | Samuel Moreira | S. Moreira | |||||||||
| Paul Kalac | P. Kalac | ![]() | 75 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 70 | ![]() | Alun Lisbie | A. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Kieron Kirkland | K. Kirkland | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 69 | ![]() | Daniel Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Michael Vega | M. Vega | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Lee Marshall | L. Marshall | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinto | S. Pinto | ![]() | 73 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 67 | ![]() | Thomas Hosé | T. Hosé | |||||||||
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| Elvis Sottil | E. Sottil | ![]() | 30 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 45 | ![]() | Ferdinando Nunziata | F. Nunziata | |||||||||
| Felice Artico | F. Artico | ![]() | 34 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 74 | ![]() | Eusebio Biagioni | E. Biagioni | |||||||||
| Dayo Albertini | D. Albertini | ![]() | 42 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 61 | ![]() | Joachim Maccarone | J. Maccarone | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 17,050 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Pecchia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Pecchia.
0.00
Lazio start the match!
3.33
Samuel Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Hosé. Thomas Hosé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.45
Mehdi Fujen hacks Lee Marshall from behind! Mehdi Fujen is shown the yellow card! Lee Marshall runs off the knock.
6.30
Lars Nielsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Vega. Michael Vega shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.16
Michel Keita brings the ball forward. Michel Keita shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
14.22
Lars Nielsen sees Kieron Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
15.40
Alun Lisbie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alun Lisbie knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.58
Carlo Bianchini hits a low pass to Alun Lisbie. Alun Lisbie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alun Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.38
Paul Kalac flicks a high pass forward. Michael Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.40
Paul Kalac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
33.04
Yoshito Nakamura brings the ball forward. Yoshito Nakamura sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
34.54
Yoshito Nakamura sees space and advances. Yoshito Nakamura plays a one-two with Kieron Kirkland and advances towards the goal... Yoshito Nakamura shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
38.34
Rodolfo Marchegiani sees Michel Keita in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Keita makes a simple pass to Lee Marshall. Lee Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
42.18
Michel Keita flicks a high pass forward to Lee Marshall who brings the ball under control. Lee Marshall sees Thomas Hosé just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Thomas Hosé provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bill Seaman smothers it!
45.00
Mehdi Fujen takes a long throw-in. Duncan McGrory passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen sees space and advances. Lars Nielsen shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna get the second half underway!
47.47
Paul Kalac flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.09
Alberto Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Michel Keita who takes it down. Michel Keita runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michel Keita shoots from 20 yards but Bill Seaman is on top of it.
49.45
Samuel Moreira sees Daniel Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Marshall. Lee Marshall rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.11
Paul Kalac 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. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.20
Ravenna have made a substitution with Joachim Maccarone replacing Alun Lisbie .
65.43
Chris Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen sees a break and surges forward. Lars Nielsen shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but P. Gilberto Cruz smothers it!
66.21
Michel Keita plays the ball forward to Lee Marshall. Lee Marshall shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Bill Seaman. What a great pair of hands!
71.52
Kieron Kirkland hacks Alberto Fonseca from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Fonseca runs off the knock.
77.52
Ravenna have made a substitution with Ferdinando Nunziata replacing Duarte Viana .
84.05
Samuel Pinto catches Rodolfo Marchegiani on the ankles. Samuel Pinto is shown the yellow card! Rodolfo Marchegiani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.18
Kieron Kirkland clumsily knocks into Alberto Fonseca. Kieron Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Fonseca runs off the knock.
87.15
Chris Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Lee Marshall. Chris Sturridge is warned by the referee! Lee Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.42
Mehdi Fujen threads the ball through to Lars Nielsen. Lars Nielsen sees a break and surges forward. Lars Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! P. Gilberto Cruz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yoshito Nakamura of Lazio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bill Seaman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rafael Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mehdi Fujen (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Duncan McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Nielsen (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Yoshito Nakamura (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Paul Kalac (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kieron Kirkland (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Michael Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuel Pinto (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Elvis Sottil (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felice Artico (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dayo Albertini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | P. Gilberto Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duarte Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlo Bianchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Marchegiani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michel Keita (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Samuel Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alun Lisbie (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Daniel Barros (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Lee Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ferdinando Nunziata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eusebio Biagioni (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joachim Maccarone (MID) | 6 | |














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