Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play Vicenza in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,639 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Adani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Adani.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the first half underway!
4.29
0-0Christian Marangon hits a low pass to Giampietro Ballarin. Giampietro Ballarin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Renzo Pessotto.
6.33
0-0Louis Kanoute makes a probing pass to William Varricchio. William Varricchio advances inside the box! William Varricchio tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.38
Generoso Mignani makes a simple pass to Sergio Taddei. With great vision, Sergio Taddei plays the ball forward to Walter Corrent. Walter Corrent finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.29
1-0Sven de Koning knocks the ball forward to Arturo Gemmi. Arturo Gemmi lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.11
With great vision, Alberto Tatti plays the ball forward to Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.41
Louis Kanoute threads the ball through to Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
21.13
1-0With vision, Pietro Di Vaio laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, John White. John White whips in a cross ball towards Graham Harrison. Graham Harrison heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Lars Buchwald is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.29
1-0It's a corner kick. Alberto Tatti loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alje De Jong side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.40
Christian Marangon makes a probing pass to Walter Corrent. Walter Corrent shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Renzo Pessotto. What a save!
27.33
1-0Christian Marangon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Varricchio. William Varricchio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.49
1-0Giampietro Ballarin catches Arturo Gemmi on the ankles. Giampietro Ballarin is shown the yellow card! Arturo Gemmi runs off the knock.
34.38
John White flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Gemmi who brings the ball under control. Arturo Gemmi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nicola Carlo Cavallo.
35.22
Corner kick to Lazio. Alberto Tatti plays it short to Arturo Gemmi. Arturo Gemmi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.04
Alje De Jong sees Alberto Tatti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Tatti makes a simple pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Nicola Carlo Cavallo had no chance!! Goal for Lazio!
42.42
Louis Kanoute takes it forward alone. Louis Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards William Varricchio. With a superhuman jump, William Varricchio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Renzo Pessotto. Excellent save.
44.23
Louis Kanoute controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Alje De Jong makes a simple pass to Alberto Tatti. Alberto Tatti flicks a high pass forward. Graham Harrison controls it well on his chest. Graham Harrison plays a scrappy one-two with John White and stumbles forward towards the goal... Graham Harrison strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
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. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vicenza kick off!
47.38
Generoso Mignani flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi De Rosa controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi De Rosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alje De Jong.
48.42
John White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John White finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
51.47
Giampietro Ballarin flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi De Rosa controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi De Rosa controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Walter Corrent through on goal. Walter Corrent takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.20
John White sees a break and surges forward. John White shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.34
Louis Kanoute makes a probing pass to William Varricchio. William Varricchio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
60.28
2-0Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Gianfranco Esposito replacing Pietro Di Vaio and Craig Banks replacing Arturo Gemmi .Vicenza have made 2 substitutions with Marco Tiribocchi replacing Generoso Mignani and Gian Matteo Allegri replacing William Varricchio .
61.36
Alberto Tatti kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
63.40
Sergio Taddei makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Taddei shoots from 25 yards. Renzo Pessotto gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
65.43
Alberto Tatti flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bento controls it well on his chest. Pedro Bento shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
66.41
Sergio Taddei flicks a high pass forward. Louis Kanoute collects the pass. Louis Kanoute kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Matteo Allegri. Gian Matteo Allegri shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.17
Aloisio Pardeilhan sweeps the ball long. Pierluigi De Rosa whips in a cross ball towards Gian Matteo Allegri. Gian Matteo Allegri makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
75.01
Lars Buchwald threads the ball through to Marco Tiribocchi. With a delightful solo run, Marco Tiribocchi stretches the opposition's defence. Marco Tiribocchi shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.47
Lazio have made a substitution with Albert Hierro replacing Alberto Tatti .
79.07
2-0Scott Dalglish barges into Marco Tiribocchi. Scott Dalglish is warned by the referee! Marco Tiribocchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.54
Lars Buchwald clumsily knocks into Sven de Koning. Lars Buchwald is shown the yellow card! Sven de Koning hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.05
Marco Tiribocchi kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Ballarin. Giampietro Ballarin passes the ball forward to Walter Corrent. Walter Corrent controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.12
2-0Vicenza are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Renzo Pessotto (GK)
9
2. Alex Padalino (DEF)
6
3. Alje De Jong (DEF)
6
4. Pietro Di Vaio (DEF)
6
5. Scott Dalglish (DEF)
5
6. Pedro Bento (MID)
8
7. Alberto Tatti (MID)
8
8. John White (MID)
7
9. Arturo Gemmi (ATT)
7
10. Graham Harrison (ATT)
8
11. Sven de Koning (ATT)
6
12. Gianfranco Esposito (DEF)
6
13. Albert Hierro (MID)
6
14. Craig Banks (ATT)
6
1. Nicola Carlo Cavallo (GK)
7
2. Generoso Mignani (DEF)
6
3. Aloisio Pardeilhan (DEF)
6
4. Lars Buchwald (DEF)
5
5. Giampietro Ballarin (MID)
6
6. Sergio Taddei (MID)
7
7. Louis Kanoute (MID)
7
8. Christian Marangon (MID)
6
9. William Varricchio (ATT)
6
10. Pierluigi De Rosa (ATT)
6
11. Walter Corrent (ATT)
6
12. Marco Tiribocchi (DEF)
7
13. Jonathan Longo (ATT)
0
14. Gian Matteo Allegri (ATT)
6