Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Lazio and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Lazio and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
0-0Lazio get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Dmitri Chislenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Conteh. Jakob Conteh chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie makes a probing pass to Kubilay Sükür but he's offside!
9.56
0-0Under pressure, Dmitri Chislenko clears the ball far upfield. Alpay Izzet shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Javier Goycochea.
14.03
1-0Karim Pfennings sees space and advances. Karim Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Javier Goycochea had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
20.15
Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina threads the ball through to Isaac Green. Isaac Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan but the linesman indicates offside!
21.22
Showing composure, Luciano Cannarsa plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Di Michele but he's offside!
22.28
1-0Tomas Fabbri flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Green. Isaac Green tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
24.16
Kaleva Sinkonen makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele plays a perfect one-two with David Strachan and rushes in on goal... Guglielmo Di Michele cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Boubacar Soro manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.54
Sonny Altafini knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Javier Goycochea had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
30.47
Guglielmo Di Michele passes the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Boubacar Soro smothers it!
32.21
Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball forward to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan but the linesman indicates offside!
33.11
2-0Alpay Izzet threads the ball through to Karim Pfennings. Karim Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Falsini.
34.37
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high ball forward to Isaac Green who takes it down. Isaac Green shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Boubacar Soro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.06
2-0Corner kick to Cagliari. Kaleva Sinkonen chips it to the near post. Hryhoriy Sokurov jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
36.55
2-0Jimmy Ottofaro catches John Robinson on the ankles. The referee calls over Jimmy Ottofaro and warns him to calm down! John Robinson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.51
Dmitri Chislenko takes a quick throw-in. Alpay Izzet sees Sonny Altafini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sonny Altafini whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.11
Jakob Conteh threads a neat ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio have changed their lineup with Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra replacing Karim Pfennings and Arek Boniek replacing Peter Beattie. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
48.38
2-0Jimmy Ottofaro catches Kubilay Sükür on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kubilay Sükür runs off the knock.
53.32
Jakob Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Sonny Altafini controls it well on his chest. Sonny Altafini threads a neat ball through to John Robinson. John Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.22
Fabio Porchia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fabio Porchia threads the ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen but he's offside!
57.21
Hryhoriy Sokurov hacks David Strachan from behind! The referee brings Hryhoriy Sokurov to one side and gives him a warning! David Strachan runs off the knock.
60.53
Hryhoriy Sokurov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hryhoriy Sokurov knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.44
Dmitri Chislenko threads a neat ball through to Jakob Conteh. Jakob Conteh knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
71.20
Sonny Altafini threads a neat ball through to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
75.10
Liam Falsini hits a low pass to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a simple pass to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen threads the ball through to Fabio Porchia but he's offside!
77.51
Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Falsini.
78.35
Jimmy Ottofaro makes a strong solo run forward. Jimmy Ottofaro threads the ball through to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a simple pass, allowing Isaac Green to run into the box. Isaac Green cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.25
David Strachan passes the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Boubacar Soro, sees it late!! Goal for Cagliari!
85.12
4-1Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan makes a simple pass, allowing Isaac Green to run into the box. Isaac Green shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dmitri Chislenko.
87.38
Jakob Conteh knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Chislenko. Dmitri Chislenko knocks the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
90.00
Alpay Izzet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alpay Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Boniek. Arek Boniek makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Javier Goycochea. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Robinson 14, 27, 67 Kubilay Sükür 61 | David Strachan 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Boubacar Soro (GK)
7
2. Hryhoriy Sokurov (DEF)
7
3. Dmitri Chislenko (DEF)
7
4. Jakob Conteh (DEF)
7
5. Sonny Altafini (MID)
6
6. Alpay Izzet (MID)
7
7. Karim Pfennings (MID)
7
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
7
9. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
7
10. Peter Beattie (ATT)
6
11. John Robinson (ATT)
10
12. Roland Wyss (MID)
0
13. Arek Boniek (ATT)
6
14. Francisco Hacembruch Ybarra (MID)
6
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
7
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
6
3. Liam Falsini (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
6
6. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
6
7. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
7
8. Fabio Porchia (MID)
6
9. Isaac Green (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
0
13. Davide Solimeno (MID)
0
14. Duncan Matteo (ATT)
0