Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Jakob Conteh plays the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings passes the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range but it flies wide!
8.59
0-0Alpay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo makes a probing pass between the defence to Andreas Isaksson. Rene Claes catches Andreas Isaksson on the ankles. Andreas Isaksson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
9.11
0-0Rene Claes kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Shota de Vries.
10.39
0-0Jannick Cantona takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Karim Pfennings reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.12
Austin Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Ndiefi collects the pass. Patrick Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Renard easily punches it away to safety.
18.50
1-0Mauricio Caminero breaks forward. Mauricio Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Loureiro threads a neat, attacking ball through to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Anthony Butt scores for Pescara!!
24.18
Albert Flores sees Karim Pfennings in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Pfennings flicks a high ball forward to Lucien Mettomo who takes it down. Lucien Mettomo whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
28.55
Jannick Cantona flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaci Michel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.01
2-0Miguel Roman catches Austin Cruz on the ankles. Miguel Roman is shown the yellow card! Austin Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.58
Albert Flores makes a simple pass to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Ndiefi controls it well on his chest. Patrick Ndiefi whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
34.55
Austin Cruz clumsily knocks into Miguel Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.29
Anthony Butt comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Conteh. The referee calls over Anthony Butt and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Conteh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.54
With great vision, Karim Pfennings plays the ball forward to Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pescara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara get the second half underway!
47.54
Austin Cruz knocks the ball forward to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but David Renard smothers it!
49.02
Karim Pfennings makes an attacking run forward. Karim Pfennings sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.42
Robert Hosé passes the ball forward to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.58
From the throw-in, Robert Hosé picks out Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt passes the ball forward to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro rushes past Hryhoriy Sokurov! Eduardo Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Shota de Vries, sees it late!! Goal for Pescara!
66.05
Robert Hosé clumsily knocks into Hryhoriy Sokurov. Robert Hosé is shown the yellow card! Hryhoriy Sokurov runs off the knock.
69.57
Jakob Conteh receives the ball from a throw-in from Hryhoriy Sokurov. Jakob Conteh sees Hryhoriy Sokurov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hryhoriy Sokurov hits a low pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.30
Albert Flores runs forward with the ball. Albert Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by David Renard!
77.50
Hryhoriy Sokurov sees Kevin McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson whips in a cross ball towards Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz beats his man to it with a header. David Renard manages to gather it.
85.03
Jannick Cantona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Jannick Cantona. With a superhuman jump, Jannick Cantona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Austin Cruz. Austin Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
32.4%
41.2%
26.5%
Scorers
| Anthony Butt 18 Kaci Michel 29, 53 Eduardo Loureiro 62 Jannick Cantona 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Loureiro of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Renard (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Rene Claes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ugo Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Cantona (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Eduardo Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Hosé (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Miguel Roman (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Anthony Butt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Kaci Michel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Loureiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stanley Grantt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Shota de Vries (DEF) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jakob Conteh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Flores (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Austin Cruz (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Alpay Izzet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Karim Pfennings (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andreas Isaksson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lucien Mettomo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Ndiefi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sean Trinchera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kubilay Sükür (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Sachers (MID) | 0 | |