Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 9,886 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Zanetti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Unione Sportiva Livorno appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Zanetti.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off the first half!
2.29
0-0Fabian N. Maini knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Vega. Carlos Vega plays a one-two with Miguel Semedo and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carlos Vega provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Callum Campbell is on top of it.
3.48
0-0Wayne Weir runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wayne Weir tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
4.55
0-0Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Wayne Weir plays the ball forward to Spencer Murphy. Spencer Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.25
With imagination, Miguel Semedo picks a pass forward to Gary Souness. Gary Souness finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.36
Nicola C. Medri flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Weir who takes it down. With vision, Wayne Weir picks a pass forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
18.01
0-0Jose Javier Gimenez catches Peter Myers on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Javier Gimenez to calm down! Peter Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Darren Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Weir controls it well on his chest. Wayne Weir flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Murphy who brings the ball neatly under control. Spencer Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Satorra. Jean-Luc Satorra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
30.16
Gary Souness hacks Darren Mccann from behind! The referee brings Gary Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.07
Wayne Weir sees Jean-Luc Satorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Satorra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.21
1-0Wayne Weir changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Weir shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!
48.02
Carlos Vega flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Semedo controls it well on his chest. Miguel Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.47
Wayne Weir decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Weir knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Marrocolo who gathers it comfortably.
51.45
Ruggero Conteh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.46
Mario Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Weir. Wayne Weir flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Satorra controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Satorra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.50
Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Weir sees Jean-Luc Satorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Satorra shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
57.07
Spencer Murphy runs straight at the opposition's defence. Spencer Murphy knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.07
1-0Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Joe Banks replacing Darren Mccann and Ruel Peckham replacing Spencer Murphy .
63.31
Ruel Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
65.44
Carlos Vega makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.26
Ruel Peckham makes a simple pass to Wayne Weir. Wayne Weir finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.40
Fabian N. Maini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
73.52
Fabian N. Maini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Vega. With a delightful solo run, Carlos Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola C. Medri.
75.52
Ruel Peckham sees Bruno Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Jesus shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
77.13
Lazio have made a substitution with Cristian Castelli replacing Aaron van der Meer .
79.16
Ruel Peckham sees Giampaolo Ambrosino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo Ambrosino tries a spectacular long range effort but Mario Marrocolo is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
83.25
Mario Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Banks. Joe Banks flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Satorra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Luc Satorra makes a probing pass between the defence to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mario Marrocolo!
84.53
Joe Banks volleys a long ball forward. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Armstrong.
87.25
Mario Jardim threads the ball through to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham threads a neat ball through to Jean-Luc Satorra. Jean-Luc Satorra finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mario Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Fabian N. Vicari. Mario Jardim is given a warning by the referee! Fabian N. Vicari runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
28.9%
44.4%
26.7%
Scorers
| Wayne Weir 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Weir of Lazio |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Jardim (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicola C. Medri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Spencer Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wayne Weir (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Aaron van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Luc Satorra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruel Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Cristian Castelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mario Marrocolo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Girolamo Di Cara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian N. Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabian N. Vicari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Gimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruggero Conteh (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Filipe Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mirco Scarchilli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guerino Spinesi (MID) | 0 | |