Match Report


LazioLazio     ParmaParma
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Elwyn Cope Elwyn Cope
Boubacar SoroB. Soro85
G
1captain
G
73Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Shota de VriesS. de Vries77
D
2
D
70Paul FerreiraP. Ferreira
Dmitri ChislenkoD. Chislenko80
D
3
D
67Amedeo LucchiniA. Lucchini
Jakob ContehJ. Conteh78
D
4
D
71Antonio CrovariA. Crovari
Sonny AltafiniS. Altafini89
M
captain5
D
70Alejandro CaballeroA. Caballero
Karim PfenningsK. Pfennings90
M
6
M
79Felice PetruzziF. Petruzzi
Ramon SachersR. Sachers87
M
7
M
69Gianluigi PianuG. Pianu
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory93
M
8
A
67Gianluca BachiniG. Bachini
Andreas IsakssonA. Isaksson74
A
9
M
72Vasco FonsecaV. Fonseca
Arek BoniekA. Boniek76
A
10
A
69Pietro PecchiaP. Pecchia
Andreas SimonssonA. Simonsson78
A
11
A
77Antonio LanzaroA. Lanzaro
 
Hryhoriy SokurovH. Sokurov74
D
12
D
60Fausto CupiF. Cupi
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür75
A
13
M
68Diaw ArriccaD. Arricca
Jesper SørensenJ. Sørensen81
M
14
A
65Marino IacopinoM. Iacopino

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Parma. A crowd of 18,537 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
The first half starts with Parma kicking off!
3.34
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Gavin Hendry. What a save!
16.46
Gianluigi Pianu passes the ball forward to Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Boubacar Soro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.34
Jakob Conteh makes a probing pass to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings chips the ball to his team mate, Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gavin Hendry picks it out of the air!
24.02
Karim Pfennings makes a simple pass to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Caballero.
26.16
Dmitri Chislenko threads a neat ball through to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings sees Andreas Simonsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andreas Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.29
Gianluigi Pianu comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Chislenko. Gianluigi Pianu is given a warning by the referee! Dmitri Chislenko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.57
Gianluigi Pianu barges into Dmitri Chislenko. The referee warns Gianluigi Pianu again to calm down! Dmitri Chislenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.57
Lazio are in full control of this game.
34.42
Ramon Sachers sees Andreas Isaksson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andreas Isaksson shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gavin Hendry. Excellent save.
36.12
Ramon Sachers sees Andreas Isaksson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andreas Isaksson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Crovari.
44.20
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward. Karim Pfennings easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Andreas Simonsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andreas Simonsson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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 have changed their lineup with Marino Iacopino replacing Vasco Fonseca. The Parma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lazio kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Sachers collects the pass. Ramon Sachers whips in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson powers a header at goal but Gavin Hendry reads it well. Nice keeping!
49.28
Lazio are in full control of this game.
51.25
Amedeo Lucchini flicks a high pass forward to Paul Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Paul Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.04
Shota de Vries punts the ball hopefully upfield. Arek Boniek shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
59.27
Ramon Sachers chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.09
Shota de Vries makes a probing pass to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Gavin Hendry.
65.43
Gianluigi Pianu passes the ball forward to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boubacar Soro who gathers it comfortably.
75.05
Amedeo Lucchini threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lanzaro. Showing composure, Antonio Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Marino Iacopino. Marino Iacopino knocks the ball to his team mate, Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.26
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward. Karim Pfennings collects the pass. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek collects the pass. Arek Boniek skips past Alejandro Caballero! Arek Boniek tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.42
Ramon Sachers flicks the ball to his team mate, Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings plays a one-two with Andreas Isaksson and rushes in on goal... Karim Pfennings side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Gianluigi Pianu plays the ball forward to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Pianu. With a superhuman jump, Gianluigi Pianu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Boubacar Soro, sees it late!! Goal for Parma!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Parma
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
75%
25%
Play Area
23.4%
40.6%
35.9%

Scorers
Kevin McGrory 26
Arek Boniek 77
Karim Pfennings 81
Gianluigi Pianu 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Karim Pfennings of Lazio

Match Ratings