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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play Palermo in this league cup game. A crowd of 15,608 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Sturba.


0.00
Palermo kick off and get the first half underway!
4.02
Alex Sbrizzo passes the ball forward to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham knocks the ball forward to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Cano plays the ball forward to Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Breitner.
12.28
Ruel Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Renzo Marcolini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renzo Marcolini stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.04
Ruggero Blasi makes a simple pass to Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Breitner.
15.17
Ruel Peckham knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.08
Nico Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor flicks a high ball forward to Hamada Muller who takes it down. Hamada Muller chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.34
Evans Suriano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Blasi. Ruggero Blasi threads a neat ball through to Daniel Cano. Daniel Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Campolonghi. Armando Campolonghi makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Callum Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.47
Ruel Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino beats his man to it with a header. Sergio Tonetto manages to gather it.
32.13
Christian Ouindi sees space and advances. Christian Ouindi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
33.14
Ruel Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Muller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hamada Muller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.15
Armando Campolonghi sees Daniel Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Cano plays a one-two with Edmundo Gainza and rushes in on goal... Daniel Cano tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.02
Jeremy Van De Hor knocks the ball forward to Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.30
Fabrizio Vierchwood flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Gainza collects the pass. Edmundo Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Armando Campolonghi. Armando Campolonghi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.23
With a delightful solo run, Guerino Balleri stretches the opposition's defence. Guerino Balleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lazio kick off the second half!
48.58
Jeremy Van De Hor makes a beautiful solo run. Jeremy Van De Hor shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sergio Tonetto.
50.36
Jeremy Van De Hor takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Nico Matthäus rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.28
Ruel Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Hamada Muller. Hamada Muller lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Ouindi. Christian Ouindi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Renzo Marcolini steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.34
Renzo Marcolini hits a low pass to Donato Tresoldi. Seeing a gap ahead, Donato Tresoldi plays the ball forward to Daniel Cano. Daniel Cano whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.26
Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Hilmar Thorvardarson replacing Alex Sbrizzo and Shaun Owen replacing Giampaolo Ambrosino .
61.28
Ruel Peckham darts forward. Ruel Peckham shoots from 20 yards. Sergio Tonetto gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
66.45
Fabrizio Vierchwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Tresoldi. Donato Tresoldi lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Cano. Daniel Cano whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
71.41
Nico Matthäus flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Peckham who takes it down. Ruel Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Hamada Muller. Hamada Muller shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
78.09
Ruel Peckham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruel Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.20
Daniel Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Armando Campolonghi. Armando Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Cano. Daniel Cano makes a convincing header but Callum Campbell is on top of it.
81.52
Shaun Owen passes the ball forward to Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
83.01
Tommaso Piangerelli flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Blasi who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Blasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Callum Campbell. Excellent save.
84.10
Ruel Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Owen comfortably collects the pass. Shaun Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.52
Renzo Marcolini plays the ball forward to Ruggero Blasi. Ruggero Blasi flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Cano. Daniel Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
89.16
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.7179487179487 vs 51.2820512820513
Play Area
Home team third: 25.64%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 30.77%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armando Campolonghi of Palermo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Quim Nunes (DEF)
6
5. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
7. Ruel Peckham (MID)
7
8. Marc Kneissl (ATT)
6
6
11. Hamada Muller (ATT)
6

13. Jorge Tavares (MID)
0
14. Shaun Owen (ATT)
6

2. Evans Suriano (DEF)
6
7
6
7. Ruggero Blasi (MID)
6
6
7
10. Daniel Cano (ATT)
8

12. Giacomo Coco (GK)
0
13. Carlo Mazzeo (DEF)
0
14. Pierluigi Berti (ATT)
0