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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lazio are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
3.33
Kevin Hässler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Verschuere. Rodrigue Verschuere heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Lotti!
4.46
Nelson Jones passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.50
Tomas Tacchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.35
Philipp Zaussinger threads the ball through to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo but the linesman indicates offside!
14.12
Bruno Vargas kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.27
Joao Santos knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hässler. Kevin Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigue Verschuere. Rodrigue Verschuere takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.46
Tomas Tacchini catches Bruno Vargas on the ankles. Tomas Tacchini is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Vargas carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.54
Samuele Orlandini takes it forward alone. Samuele Orlandini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.21
Tomas Tacchini takes it forward alone. Tomas Tacchini knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jimmy Pineda has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.14
Joao Santos clumsily knocks into Mauricio Gimenez. The referee calls over Joao Santos and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.55
Tommaso Caputi makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Milanese. Gianpaolo Milanese threads the ball through to Rodrigue Verschuere. Rodrigue Verschuere goes all the way! Rodrigue Verschuere tries a spectacular strike but Mauricio Lotti is on top of it.
28.20
Gianpaolo Milanese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Verschuere. Rodrigue Verschuere connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.46
Niccol˜ Grava knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hässler. Kevin Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
Alex Cottini sees a break and surges forward. Alex Cottini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
38.29
Alex Cottini chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Orlandini. Samuele Orlandini knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.41
Kevin Hässler barges into Darrell Lassiter. The referee calls over Kevin Hässler and warns him to calm down! Darrell Lassiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Giovanni M. Campedelli threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Milanese. Gianpaolo Milanese takes it forward alone. Gianpaolo Milanese knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Napoli kick off the second half!
51.06
Nelson Jones kicks a strong pass forward to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo makes a probing pass to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.41
Tommaso Caputi comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Gimenez. Tommaso Caputi is warned by the referee! Mauricio Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.55
Nelson Jones knocks the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Jimmy Pineda is on top of it.
60.26
Gianpaolo Milanese decides to run forward with the ball. Gianpaolo Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.38
Giovanni M. Campedelli threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Milanese. Gianpaolo Milanese knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Verschuere. Rodrigue Verschuere knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Oshadogan. Ljubisa Oshadogan tries a spectacular strike but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
67.46
Kevin Hässler clumsily knocks into Samuele Orlandini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuele Orlandini stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.34
Alex Cottini barges into Gerard Versteeg. The referee calls over Alex Cottini and warns him to calm down! Gerard Versteeg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.05
Bruno Vargas kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg goes all the way! Gerard Versteeg shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Lotti!
77.25
Bruno Vargas clumsily knocks into Tomas Tacchini. The referee calls over Bruno Vargas and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Tacchini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.16
Tomas Tacchini threads the ball through to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo goes all the way! Nondier Gallardo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.45
Bruno Vargas threads the ball through to Gerard Versteeg. Gerard Versteeg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Gimenez of Napoli

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3670886075949 vs 50.6329113924051
Play Area
Home team third: 29.11%, Midfield: 43.04%, Away team third: 27.85%