Match Report
| Lazio | Lazio |  |  | AC Monza | AC Monza | ||||||||||||||||
| darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Boubacar Soro | B. Soro |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Ljubisa Spinesi | L. Spinesi | |||||||||
| Hryhoriy Sokurov | H. Sokurov |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Ralph Myers | R. Myers | |||||||||
| Dmitri Chislenko | D. Chislenko |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Rafael Barbosa | R. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Jakob Conteh | J. Conteh |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Pier G. Bucchi | P. Bucchi | |||||||||
| Sonny Altafini | S. Altafini |  | 88 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Ciro Viali | C. Viali | ||||||||
| Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet |  | 85 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Kewullay Crovari | K. Crovari | |||||||||
| Karim Pfennings | K. Pfennings |  | 90 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Nicholas Grantt | N. Grantt | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory |  | 92 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Thomas Lanna | T. Lanna | |||||||||
| Kubilay Sükür | K. Sükür | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Titus Grantt | T. Grantt | |||||||||
| Arek Boniek | A. Boniek |  | 76 | A | | 10 | | | A | 69 | | Gianmarco Ganz | G. Ganz | ||||||||
| John Robinson | J. Robinson |  | 76 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 |  | Torsten Bischoff | T. Bischoff | |||||||||
| Roland Wyss | R. Wyss |  | 75 | M | | 12 | | A | 68 | | Henry Power | H. Power | |||||||||
| Lari Gadd | L. Gadd |  | 73 | A | | 13 | | G | 65 | | Nikolas Töpfer | N. Töpfer | |||||||||
| Andreas Simonsson | A. Simonsson |  | 77 | A | | 14 | | M | 59 | | Pedro Tavares | P. Tavares | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 17,915 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
0.00
0-0AC Monza start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.57
0-0Sonny Altafini knocks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.53
Kubilay Sükür plays the ball forward to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.16
0-0Thomas Lanna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt beats his man to it with a header but Boubacar Soro reads it well. Great keeping!
20.31
With a delightful solo run, Alpay Izzet stretches the opposition's defence. Alpay Izzet shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
22.32
Ciro Viali kicks a strong pass forward to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari threads the ball through to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Boubacar Soro is on top of it.
24.19
0-0Ralph Myers plays the ball forward to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt advances with the ball. Nicholas Grantt runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nicholas Grantt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Hryhoriy Sokurov's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.27
It's a corner kick which Thomas Lanna takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ciro Viali. Ciro Viali shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jakob Conteh. Excellent block.
27.14
1-0Hryhoriy Sokurov flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek whips in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ljubisa Spinesi with no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
30.40
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.13
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.48
Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kubilay Sükür!
45.00
Thomas Lanna advances with the ball. Thomas Lanna knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
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. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lazio kick off!
48.47
Thomas Lanna flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Bischoff who takes it down. Torsten Bischoff plays a sublime one-two with Gianmarco Ganz and races in on goal... Torsten Bischoff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Boubacar Soro.
49.16
3-0Thomas Lanna takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Kubilay Sükür gets to the ball and clears it up field.
51.01
3-0Sonny Altafini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.34
Hryhoriy Sokurov flicks a high pass forward to Karim Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Karim Pfennings makes a simple pass, allowing Kevin McGrory to run into the box. Kevin McGrory tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Hryhoriy Sokurov plays the ball forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür plays a one-two with Alpay Izzet and advances towards the goal... Kubilay Sükür makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.22
Alpay Izzet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Ljubisa Spinesi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.23
Hryhoriy Sokurov threads the ball through to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings flicks a high pass forward. Sonny Altafini collects the pass. Sonny Altafini lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Ljubisa Spinesi reads it well. Great save!
63.11
Hryhoriy Sokurov sees Sonny Altafini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sonny Altafini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Barbosa.
65.39
Jakob Conteh pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jakob Conteh threads the ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür whips in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson connects with a diving header. Ljubisa Spinesi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.14
Karim Pfennings makes a simple pass to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.02
Jakob Conteh makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Conteh threads a neat ball through to Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.27
Sonny Altafini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sonny Altafini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.20
Pier G. Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Grantt advances inside the box! Nicholas Grantt shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.37
Sonny Altafini makes a probing pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. Ljubisa Spinesi gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
89.51
Ralph Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna passes the ball forward to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Karim Pfennings 27 Kevin McGrory 32 Kubilay Sükür 42, 54 John Robinson 57 Arek Boniek 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Boubacar Soro (GK)
7
2. Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF)
7
3. Dmitri Chislenko (DEF)
6
4. Jakob Conteh (DEF)
7
5. Sonny Altafini (MID)
7
6. Alpay Izzet (MID)
8
7. Karim Pfennings (MID)
8
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
7
9. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
9
10. Arek Boniek (ATT)
8
11. John Robinson (ATT)
7
12. Roland Wyss (MID)
0
13. Lari Gadd (ATT)
0
14. Andreas Simonsson (ATT)
0
1. Ljubisa Spinesi (GK)
6
2. Ralph Myers (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Pier G. Bucchi (DEF)
6
5. Ciro Viali (DEF)
6
6. Kewullay Crovari (MID)
6
7. Nicholas Grantt (MID)
7
8. Thomas Lanna (MID)
6
9. Titus Grantt (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Ganz (ATT)
6
11. Torsten Bischoff (ATT)
6
12. Henry Power (ATT)
0
13. Nikolas Töpfer (GK)
0
14. Pedro Tavares (MID)
0