Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Lazio. A crowd of 8,319 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Moreno Marasco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Moreno Marasco.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
4.55
0-0Giampaolo Vecchiola clumsily knocks into Francisco Barros. The referee calls over Giampaolo Vecchiola and warns him to calm down! Francisco Barros runs off the knock.
6.08
0-0Samuele Paroli threads a neat ball through to Pietro Costacurta. Pietro Costacurta flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Andres who brings the ball under control. Arturo Andres shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.41
0-0Diogo Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Di Salvatore. Giulio Di Salvatore makes a simple pass to Arturo Andres. Arturo Andres makes a great pass forward. Jonathan Piacentini runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.50
0-0Diogo Rego comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.37
Pietro Costacurta picks a pass forward to Arturo Andres. Arturo Andres tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
18.23
0-0Diogo Rego sees space and advances. Diogo Rego flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.00
Zvonimir Boksic comes in with a late challenge on Giampaolo Vecchiola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giampaolo Vecchiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.12
0-0Eusebio Roma chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Tedoldi. Gian Matteo Tedoldi sees Jimmy Di Bari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Ciro Casazza happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.04
0-0Duccio Albonetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Michelangelo Vanoli!
44.55
Duccio Albonetti flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Di Bari who takes it down. Jimmy Di Bari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Davide Fini replacing Giampaolo Vecchiola. The Vicenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vicenza get the second half underway!
49.18
Gary Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa threads a neat ball through to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.36
With some swift thinking, Mauricio Apa plays the ball forward to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic puts a great ball through but Jimmy Di Bari is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
54.51
Duccio Albonetti kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros plays a one-two with Zvonimir Boksic and rushes in on goal... Francisco Barros takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.40
Giulio Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Piacentini. Jonathan Piacentini advances inside the box! Jonathan Piacentini tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
60.45
0-0Lazio have made a substitution with Terry Shilton replacing Jorge Campos .
61.46
Davide Fini sweeps the ball long. Jonathan Piacentini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.10
Diogo Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Costacurta. Pietro Costacurta makes a beautiful solo run. Pietro Costacurta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.34
Mauricio Apa makes a probing pass to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.48
Pietro Costacurta plays the ball forward to Jonathan Piacentini. Jonathan Piacentini shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.06
Mauricio Apa kicks a strong pass forward to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ciro Casazza.
73.32
Mauricio Apa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Fini.
77.32
Vicenza have made a substitution with Diogo Valente replacing Zvonimir Boksic .
81.58
Gian Matteo Tedoldi threads a neat ball through to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.19
Renato Proietti plays the ball forward to Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Barros who takes it down. Francisco Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Valente. Diogo Valente knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Diogo Rego is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Van Wonderen (GK)
6
2. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Eusebio Roma (DEF)
6
4. Renato Proietti (DEF)
6
5. Donato Ambrosetti (DEF)
6
6. Mauricio Apa (MID)
9
7. Duccio Albonetti (MID)
7
8. Gian Matteo Tedoldi (MID)
7
9. Jimmy Di Bari (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Barros (ATT)
7
11. Zvonimir Boksic (ATT)
5
12. Dean Boyd (GK)
0
13. Gianmatteo Sbaglia (ATT)
0
14. Diogo Valente (ATT)
6
1. Michelangelo Vanoli (GK)
7
2. Giampaolo Vecchiola (DEF)
6
3. Samuele Paroli (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Rego (DEF)
7
5. Ciro Casazza (DEF)
6
6. Ottavio Paschetta (MID)
6
7. Giulio Di Salvatore (MID)
6
8. Pietro Costacurta (MID)
8
9. Jorge Campos (MID)
6
10. Jonathan Piacentini (ATT)
7
11. Arturo Andres (ATT)
6
12. Davide Fini (ATT)
6
13. Angelo Mantelli (ATT)
0
14. Terry Shilton (DEF)
6