Match Report


LazioLazio     SampdoriaSampdoria
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Computer Player Computer Player
Boubacar SoroB. Soro85
G
1
G
64Giordano LamacchiG. Lamacchi
Shota de VriesS. de Vries78
D
2
D
64Richard DickovR. Dickov
Dmitri ChislenkoD. Chislenko80
D
3
D
56Camille AjasC. Ajas
Jakob ContehJ. Conteh78
D
4
D
54Alfredo SassanelliA. Sassanelli
Sonny AltafiniS. Altafini89
M
captain5
M
70Ronnie McgovernR. Mcgovern
Karim PfenningsK. Pfennings90
M
6captain
M
68Alexandre AlvesA. Alves
Alpay IzzetA. Izzet86
M
7
M
66Scott NivenS. Niven
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory93
M
8
M
66Henry MercerH. Mercer
Andreas IsakssonA. Isaksson74
A
9
A
72Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Arek BoniekA. Boniek76
A
10
A
71Yuri PassoniY. Passoni
Andreas SimonssonA. Simonsson78
A
11
A
69Giancarlo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
 
Hryhoriy SokurovH. Sokurov75
D
12
A
64Gary GoughG. Gough
Kubilay SükürK. Sükür75
A
13
M
63Julian LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Jesper SørensenJ. Sørensen81
M
14
G
63Colin BlackC. Black

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 16,305 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Sampdoria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
With a delightful solo run, Sonny Altafini stretches the opposition's defence. Sonny Altafini lofts in a cross ball towards Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.20
With imagination, Shota de Vries laces a weighted ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giordano Lamacchi with no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
16.43
Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high pass forward to Karim Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Karim Pfennings knocks the ball to his team mate, Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
18.39
Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Arek Boniek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arek Boniek shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
27.55
Karim Pfennings threads a neat ball through to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Giordano Lamacchi.
29.30
Sonny Altafini takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alexandre Alves reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.16
Giancarlo De Franceschi plays the ball forward to Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guillermo Cortes. Some good footwork from Guillermo Cortes provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.36
Sonny Altafini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks the ball with his head. Giordano Lamacchi manages to gather it easily.
33.28
Henry Mercer hacks Shota de Vries from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shota de Vries stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.31
Karim Pfennings hits a low pass to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson whips in a cross ball towards Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini whips the ball goalwards with his head. Giordano Lamacchi picks it out of the air!
39.13
Camille Ajas flicks a high ball forward to Giancarlo De Franceschi who takes it down. Giancarlo De Franceschi cuts inside the box! Giancarlo De Franceschi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.47
Shota de Vries makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Izzet collects the pass. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Dickov.
45.00
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward to Kevin McGrory who brings the ball under control. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Scott Niven hacks Karim Pfennings from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Sampdoria also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sampdoria start the second half!
48.41
Scott Niven sees a break and surges forward. Scott Niven plays a quick one-two with Guillermo Cortes and rushes in on goal... Scott Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Niven!
51.29
Jakob Conteh kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Chislenko. Dmitri Chislenko flicks a high ball forward to Andreas Isaksson who takes it down. Andreas Isaksson whips in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.11
Shota de Vries sees Alpay Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alpay Izzet makes a simple pass to Andreas Isaksson. Andreas Isaksson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
55.55
Henry Mercer threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.11
Dmitri Chislenko passes the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.13
Shota de Vries knocks the ball forward to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward to Andreas Isaksson who brings the ball under control. Andreas Isaksson whips in a cross ball towards Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.42
Alexandre Alves clumsily knocks into Jakob Conteh. Alexandre Alves is warned by the referee! Jakob Conteh runs off the knock.
67.30
Henry Mercer passes the ball forward to Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.22
Alpay Izzet decides to run forward with the ball. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.50
Kevin McGrory hacks Ronnie Mcgovern from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.20
Alexandre Alves clumsily knocks into Alpay Izzet. Alexandre Alves is given another warning by the referee! Alpay Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.44
Kevin McGrory advances with the ball. Kevin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.32
Alexandre Alves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Niven and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Alexandre Alves provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.08
Camille Ajas hacks Alpay Izzet from behind! Camille Ajas is shown the yellow card! Alpay Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.53
Shota de Vries passes the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet darts forward. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Lamacchi who gathers it comfortably.
83.40
Alpay Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory edges inside the box! Kevin McGrory shoots from just inside the box but Giordano Lamacchi reads it well. Superb keeping!
84.47
Alexandre Alves surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Alves whips in a cross ball towards Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Karim Pfennings threads a neat ball through to Andreas Simonsson. Andreas Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Giordano Lamacchi picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Sampdoria
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%

Scorers
Andreas Isaksson 4
Andreas Simonsson 51
Alpay Izzet 57
Giancarlo De Franceschi 39
Scott Niven 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alpay Izzet of Lazio

Match Ratings