Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Empoli. A crowd of 19,979 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off and get the match underway!
6.41
0-0Dmitri Chislenko threads the ball through to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini threads the ball through to Stanley Copping. Stanley Copping knocks in a cross ball towards Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ighli Zini!
9.44
0-1With imagination, Antonio Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.26
Sonny Altafini flicks a high pass forward. John Robinson collects the pass. John Robinson shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Ighli Zini!
20.39
Julian Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin threads the ball through to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Ighli Zini had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
24.12
Dmitri Yashin picks a pass forward to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Copping. Stanley Copping heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Ighli Zini!
27.46
1-1Alpay Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
30.57
1-1Sonny Altafini threads the ball through to Stanley Copping. Stanley Copping lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. Alpay Izzet comes in with a late challenge on John Robinson. John Robinson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.39
Leonardo Ramirez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Boubacar Soro keeps it out!
33.27
1-1Julian Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory plays a one-two with Lucien Mettomo and advances towards the goal... Kevin McGrory tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Aldo Pinna. Excellent block.
42.20
1-1Julian Jimenez catches Patrick Wieler on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Wieler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Leonardo Ramirez advances with the ball. Leonardo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Boubacar Soro picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Lazio kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Alpay Izzet sees a break and surges forward. Alpay Izzet finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.09
Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Robinson. John Robinson lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.31
Luigi Lotti makes a probing pass to Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Boubacar Soro manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.31
1-1Dmitri Chislenko passes the ball forward to Sonny Altafini. Sonny Altafini kicks a strong pass forward to Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.31
Dmitri Yashin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aldo Pinna.
60.58
Julian Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Copping who brings the ball under control. Stanley Copping makes a simple pass, allowing Alpay Izzet to run into the box. Alpay Izzet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
61.46
Corentin Pamarot kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Boubacar Soro who gathers it comfortably.
65.37
1-1John Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Jardim. The referee brings John Robinson to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.32
Dmitri Chislenko runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dmitri Chislenko whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Copping. Stanley Copping connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.25
Alpay Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Yashin. With a superhuman jump, Dmitri Yashin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Dmitri Chislenko plays the ball forward to Stanley Copping. Stanley Copping decides to run forward with the ball. Stanley Copping lofts in a cross ball towards John Robinson. John Robinson beats his man to it with a header but somehow Aldo Pinna happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.47
Leonardo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.26
Dmitri Chislenko darts forward. Dmitri Chislenko chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mettomo. Lucien Mettomo edges inside the box! Lucien Mettomo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Leonardo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Boubacar Soro (GK)
7
2. Julian Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Dmitri Chislenko (DEF)
8
4. Jakob Conteh (DEF)
6
5. Sonny Altafini (MID)
7
6. Dmitri Yashin (MID)
8
7. Alpay Izzet (MID)
9
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
9. Stanley Copping (ATT)
9
10. Lucien Mettomo (ATT)
8
11. John Robinson (ATT)
6
12. Andreas Simonsson (ATT)
0
13. Enrique Serrano (DEF)
0
14. Davy Heije (MID)
0
1. Ighli Zini (GK)
7
2. Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3. Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
6
4. Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5. Aldo Pinna (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
7
7. Corentin Pamarot (MID)
6
8. Patrick Wieler (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Jardim (ATT)
6
10. Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
11. Luigi Lotti (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Lima (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Winterburn (MID)
0
14. Generoso Bachini (ATT)
0