Match Report


LazioLazio     LecceLecce
Robert UrsellRobert Ursell Computer Player Computer Player
Alun DrydenA. Dryden61
G
1
G
65Eugenio ZenoniE. Zenoni
Carlos TeixeiraC. Teixeira72
D
2
D
71Vito MainiV. Maini
Chris SturridgeC. Sturridge72
D
3captain
D
63Paolo Lo GattoP. Lo Gatto
Adriano CristanteA. Cristante73
D
4
D
60Duccio LombardiD. Lombardi
Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira74
M
5
M
72Liam RichardsL. Richards
Yoshito NakamuraY. Nakamura74
M
6
M
72Corrado ZanuttaC. Zanutta
Don JohnstoneD. Johnstone74
M
captain7
M
71Niccolo HapgoodN. Hapgood
Paul KalacP. Kalac76
M
8
M
68Daniel OliverD. Oliver
Alessandro AdamiA. Adami71
A
9
A
73Christian OttofaroC. Ottofaro
Schchiro KaitaS. Kaita71
A
10
A
66Roberto SassanelliR. Sassanelli
Samuel PintoS. Pinto73
A
11
A
65Saul MarcoliniS. Marcolini
 
Dayo AlbertiniD. Albertini42
A
12
A
63Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke
Felice ArticoF. Artico35
M
13
M
61Norman HenryN. Henry
Arthur BeckhamA. Beckham39
A
14
G
58Gianpaolo OrlandoG. Orlando

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Lecce. A crowd of 15,607 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Lecce are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
Duccio Lombardi flicks a high pass forward to Corrado Zanutta who brings the ball under control. Corrado Zanutta hits a low pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.54
Daniel Oliver threads a neat ball through to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro plays a one-two with Roberto Sassanelli and advances towards the goal... Christian Ottofaro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.55
Adriano Cristante flicks a high pass forward. Paul Kalac collects the pass. Paul Kalac flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Zenoni easily smothers it!
10.48
Paolo Lo Gatto takes it forward alone. Paolo Lo Gatto makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Lo Gatto skips past Carlos Teixeira! Some silky footwork from Paolo Lo Gatto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.10
Paolo Lo Gatto comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Adami. The referee calls over Paolo Lo Gatto and warns him to calm down! Alessandro Adami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.05
Yoshito Nakamura flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinto who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.10
Don Johnstone brings the ball forward. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.13
Yoshito Nakamura flicks a high ball forward to Schchiro Kaita who takes it down. Schchiro Kaita shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.18
Niccolo Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.20
Niccolo Hapgood hits a low pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
24.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Yoshito Nakamura laces a through ball forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.44
Yoshito Nakamura sees a break and surges forward. Yoshito Nakamura tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Eugenio Zenoni!
30.23
Paolo Lo Gatto plays the ball forward to Niccolo Hapgood. Niccolo Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini makes a defence splitting pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Some good footwork from Roberto Sassanelli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
32.47
Don Johnstone takes it forward alone. Don Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.02
Vito Maini decides to run forward with the ball. Vito Maini flicks a high pass forward to Christian Ottofaro who brings the ball under control. Christian Ottofaro shoots from outside the area but Alun Dryden is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
40.27
Chris Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Yoshito Nakamura. Yoshito Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinto controls it well on his chest. Samuel Pinto makes a probing pass between the defence to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Zenoni smothers it!
42.34
Niccolo Hapgood hits a low pass to Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini runs straight at the defence! Saul Marcolini shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.50
Daniel Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli 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 Lecce!
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. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lecce start the second half!
47.26
Niccolo Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Alun Dryden is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.43
Niccolo Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.19
Yoshito Nakamura kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Eugenio Zenoni. Excellent save.
65.12
Don Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinto who takes it down. Samuel Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
67.47
Vito Maini hacks Schchiro Kaita from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Schchiro Kaita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.28
Daniel Oliver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.37
With vision, Yoshito Nakamura plays the ball forward to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.45
Chris Sturridge barges into Roberto Sassanelli. Chris Sturridge is shown the yellow card! Roberto Sassanelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.34
Schchiro Kaita barges into Vito Maini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vito Maini stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.28
Don Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami heads the ball goalwards. Eugenio Zenoni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lazio

Lecce
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%

Scorers
Schchiro Kaita 24, 32
Alessandro Adami 89
Roberto Sassanelli 45, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Schchiro Kaita of Lazio

Match Ratings