Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Messina. A crowd of 19,273 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off!
2.35
0-0Cesare Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.37
Gian Luca Milanese flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Ferrarese. Cesare Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piotr Bak. Piotr Bak finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.06
Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
9.36
0-0Gregoor Alberda sees space and advances. Gregoor Alberda lofts in a cross ball towards Piotr Bak. Piotr Bak flicks the ball with his head. David Capecchi easily smothers it.
10.17
Gregoor Alberda makes a beautiful solo run. Gregoor Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Capecchi easily smothers it.
12.25
0-0Roberto Bertarelli catches Aniello Sommese on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Bertarelli and warns him to calm down! Aniello Sommese stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.28
Luc Oliveira threads the ball through to Gregoor Alberda. Gregoor Alberda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese shoots from 25 yards but David Capecchi is on top of it.
16.39
0-0Sebastiano Zini barges into Gregoor Alberda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregoor Alberda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.14
1-0Cesare Ferrarese threads the ball through to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese heads the ball goalwards. Aniello Sommese scores for Lazio!!
22.06
Vittorio Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Marino Minotti. The referee calls over Vittorio Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Marino Minotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.54
Joaquín Lopez passes the ball forward to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.17
Eric Arnold threads the ball through to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.09
1-0Messina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Lazio's defence.
28.10
1-0Sebastiano Zini knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Le Tissier.
30.25
Roberto Bertarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
39.32
Joaquín Lopez passes the ball forward to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.05
Eric Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Lazio get the second half underway!
49.46
Eric Arnold knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.07
Joaquín Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
57.03
Joaquín Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.27
Sebastiano Zini knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eugenio Gimenez had no chance!! Goal for Messina!
65.36
1-1Magnus Thern clumsily knocks into Vittorio Bravo. The referee calls over Magnus Thern and shows him a yellow card! Vittorio Bravo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.01
Armando Mancini knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Bak. Piotr Bak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Capecchi who gathers it comfortably.
77.22
Magnus Thern knocks the ball forward to Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold surges forward with the ball. Eric Arnold shoots from distance but somehow Eugenio Gimenez manages to keep it out.
78.14
Cesare Ferrarese kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Capecchi.
79.54
Gregoor Alberda flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by David Capecchi!
84.41
Armando Mancini makes a simple pass to Vittorio Bravo. Vittorio Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Sommese. Aniello Sommese powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%
Scorers