Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Lazio. A crowd of 17,269 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off!
8.46
0-0Michel Schemmel threads the ball through to Simone Di Livio. Simone Di Livio makes a simple pass to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
9.01
0-0Abdelhadif Boukrami flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Albino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
0-0Roberto Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Roberto Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Roberto Fiore's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.36
0-0It's a corner kick. Roberto Monteiro loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodrigo Camacho chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
16.25
Abdelhadif Boukrami knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
18.54
0-0Michel Schemmel barges into Edward Young. The referee warns Michel Schemmel to calm down! Edward Young carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.54
Kevin Raff decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.12
0-0Jimmy Miller passes the ball forward to Roberto Monteiro. With some swift thinking, Roberto Monteiro plays the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young rushes past Michel Schemmel! Edward Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Moreno Del Grosso manages to keep it out.
26.13
With vision, Simone Di Livio laces a through ball forward to Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
27.30
0-1Christian Bucci hits a low pass to Rodrigo Camacho. Rodrigo Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez makes a convincing header. Magnus Allback is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.53
Rodrigo Camacho takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Camacho shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Magnus Allback!
34.47
David Degano threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez advances inside the box! Guglielmo Lopez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Magnus Allback reads it well. Excellent keeping!
38.17
Anthony Suker hits a low pass to Edward Young. Edward Young shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Roberto Monteiro makes a simple pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
48.33
Roberto Monteiro brings the ball forward. Roberto Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.57
Abdelhadif Boukrami runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abdelhadif Boukrami lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young beats his man to it with a header. Moreno Del Grosso easily punches it away to safety.
53.25
Roberto Fiore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simone Di Livio. Simone Di Livio threads a neat ball through to Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.31
Roberto Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino plays a one-two with Edward Young and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Albino rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Moreno Del Grosso manages to gather it.
55.50
1-1Rodrigo Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Tiago Loureiro puts a great ball through but Sean Tramezzani is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
57.34
Simone Di Livio makes a simple pass to Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
60.14
Simone Di Livio plays the ball forward to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
63.38
Michel Schemmel threads a neat ball through to David Degano. David Degano flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Loureiro collects the pass. Tiago Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Magnus Allback. Excellent save.
67.52
Christian Bucci passes the ball forward to David Mercier. David Mercier threads the ball through to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro plays a one-two with Guglielmo Lopez and advances towards the goal... Tiago Loureiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.25
Roberto Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to P. Gilberto Albino who brings the ball under control. P. Gilberto Albino rushes past Roberto Fiore! P. Gilberto Albino comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Moreno Del Grosso!
72.31
Kevin Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Monteiro. Roberto Monteiro makes a simple pass to Edward Young. Edward Young lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe connects with a diving header but is denied by Michel Schemmel. Excellent block.
75.33
Aleksi Wegelius kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Suker. Anthony Suker plays the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Abdelhadif Boukrami passes the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Moreno Del Grosso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.18
Roberto Monteiro brings the ball forward. Roberto Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.28
Kevin Raff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abdelhadif Boukrami. Abdelhadif Boukrami flicks a high ball forward to Edward Young who takes it down. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
24.4%
42.7%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Monteiro of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Magnus Allback (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Raff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicol˜ Domizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aleksi Wegelius (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Monteiro (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Anthony Suker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Abdelhadif Boukrami (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | P. Gilberto Albino (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Edward Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garba Omolade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Boumnijel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Carragher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moreno Del Grosso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Bucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Fiore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michel Schemmel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Mercier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Degano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simone Di Livio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tiago Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sean Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guglielmo Lopez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ciro Conte (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aldo Maresca (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccol˜ Circello (ATT) | 0 | |