Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Torino. A crowd of 16,987 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Max Sacchetti.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Max Sacchetti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Torino get the match underway!
3.48
0-0Sol Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero whips in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Alun Dryden.
4.19
0-0Corner kick to Torino. Cesare Toni chips it to the near post. Samuel Pinto jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
18.33
0-0Dean Beresford passes the ball forward to Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
20.10
0-0Yoshito Nakamura clumsily knocks into Dean Beresford. The referee warns Yoshito Nakamura to calm down! Dean Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.08
With some swift thinking, Sol Hurst plays the ball forward to Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero whips in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.05
Kieron Kirkland catches Lorenzo Cesari on the ankles. Kieron Kirkland is warned by the referee! Lorenzo Cesari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.56
0-0Dean Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
Chris Sturridge threads the ball through to Yoshito Nakamura. Yoshito Nakamura runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Yoshito Nakamura shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Enzo Bonera.
34.52
0-0Corner kick to Lazio. Kieron Kirkland plays it out to the edge of the box. Francisco Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Roberto Tavares!
38.14
Claudio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Mark Edusei collects the pass. Mark Edusei shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.28
Cesare Toni comes in with a late challenge on Yoshito Nakamura. The referee brings Cesare Toni to one side and gives him a warning! Yoshito Nakamura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.12
Andreas Hamrin runs forward with the ball. With great vision, Andreas Hamrin plays the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.02
0-0Sol Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Don Johnstone. Sol Hurst is warned by the referee! Don Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.51
Yoshito Nakamura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Lazio kicking off!
51.33
Sol Hurst sees a break and surges forward. Sol Hurst shoots from distance. Alun Dryden gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
55.25
Sol Hurst makes a probing pass to Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
Yoshito Nakamura comes in with a late challenge on Dean Beresford. The referee brings Yoshito Nakamura to one side and gives him another warning! Dean Beresford runs off the knock.
65.37
0-1Dean Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.07
Don Johnstone barges into Sol Hurst. Don Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Sol Hurst runs off the knock.
75.17
Claudio Campos threads a neat ball through to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei deftly passes the ball to Mauro Del Nero, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Mauro Del Nero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.28
Alessandro Adami clumsily knocks into Lorenzo Cesari. The referee warns Alessandro Adami to calm down! Lorenzo Cesari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Sol Hurst sees Mauro Del Nero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Del Nero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
29.1%
52.7%
18.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauro Del Nero of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Dryden (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adriano Cristante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yoshito Nakamura (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Paul Kalac (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kieron Kirkland (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Alessandro Adami (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Samuel Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dayo Albertini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Michael Vega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enzo Bonera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Louis Druon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lorenzo Cesari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andreas Hamrin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Roberto Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Claudio Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sol Hurst (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dean Beresford (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cesare Toni (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Mark Edusei (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Mauro Del Nero (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Harvey Thompson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Sebastien Biancarelli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni Conte (MID) | 0 | |