Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 17,730 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
0.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
4.29
Shota de Vries flicks a high pass forward. Sonny Altafini controls it well on his chest. Sonny Altafini surges forward with the ball. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.31
Karim Pfennings threads the ball through to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Federico Sassanelli.
14.55
Peter Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Wout Van Nieuwstadt. Wout Van Nieuwstadt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
18.21
Carlos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Marco Marino collects the pass. Marco Marino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.49
Karim Pfennings makes a probing pass to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Izzet but he's offside!
22.18
Shota de Vries deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alpay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.02
Dmitri Chislenko runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dmitri Chislenko whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alpay Izzet scores for Lazio!!
34.26
Marco Marino barges into Andreas Isaksson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andreas Isaksson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.00
Shota de Vries deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Conteh. Jakob Conteh threads a neat ball through to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Federico Sassanelli manages to keep it out.
38.17
Karim Pfennings controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.54
Dmitri Chislenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Seeing a gap ahead, Alpay Izzet plays the ball forward to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet powers a header at goal. It's there!! Federico Sassanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Sonny Altafini flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
Lazio kick off!
47.47
Alpay Izzet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alpay Izzet edges inside the box! Alpay Izzet tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alpay Izzet! That's his third!
51.36
Alpay Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek makes a looping header on goal. Federico Sassanelli manages to gather it.
53.11
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson makes a probing pass to Andreas Simonsson but he's offside!
57.38
Kevin McGrory passes the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andreas Simonsson. Some good footwork from Andreas Simonsson provides some space. He shoots at goal but Federico Sassanelli is on top of it.
59.35
Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek collects the pass. Arek Boniek lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory heads the ball goalwards. The ball comes off Marco Marino and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.41
Karim Pfennings makes a probing pass to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson threads a neat ball through to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Federico Sassanelli had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
63.18
Karim Pfennings flicks a high ball forward to Sonny Altafini who gracefully takes it down. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.47
Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Marco Marino's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.58
Corner kick to Lazio. Sonny Altafini plays it short to Jakob Conteh. Jakob Conteh deftly flicks the ball on. Carlos Torres jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
67.46
Karim Pfennings passes the ball forward to Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
69.51
Jakob Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Karim Pfennings controls it well on his chest. Karim Pfennings plays the ball forward to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet connects with a diving header but somehow Enrico Bizzarri happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.40
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Melli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Melli shoots from long range but it flies wide!
72.12
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Kromkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwin Kromkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.38
Alpay Izzet makes a simple pass to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.35
Karim Pfennings knocks the ball forward to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrico Bizzarri.
85.27
Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
7
2
Shots on Target
16
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.4%
26.6%
Play Area
20.3%
40.5%
39.2%
Scorers
| Arek Boniek 4, 22, 60 Alpay Izzet 26, 40, 47 Karim Pfennings 45 | Wout Van Nieuwstadt 15 Erwin Kromkamp 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arek Boniek of Lazio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Boubacar Soro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Shota de Vries (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dmitri Chislenko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jakob Conteh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sonny Altafini (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Karim Pfennings (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Alpay Izzet (MID) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Kevin McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andreas Isaksson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arek Boniek (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Andreas Simonsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kubilay Sükür (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jesper Sørensen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Federico Sassanelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marco Marino (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Andre Tasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrico Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filippo Melli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Erwin Kromkamp (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Wout Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Ottavio Marasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuele Tomei (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Marasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Rubio (DEF) | 0 | |

















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