Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Lazio. A crowd of 19,645 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cittadella and Lazio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cittadella and Lazio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the first half underway!
3.53
0-0Carlos Almeida makes a simple pass to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.22
0-0Carlos Almeida knocks the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.39
Without breaking stride, Nigel Dean plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. With some swift thinking, Don Johnstone plays the ball forward to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.29
Joe Vernazza passes the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Regis Roussel manages to gather it comfortably.
21.11
With a delightful solo run, Joe Vernazza stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Vernazza finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.10
0-1Francisco Ferreira takes a long throw-in. Don Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Vega. Michael Vega whips in a cross ball towards Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.25
Lars Nielsen brings the ball forward. Lars Nielsen lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Hayes. Jon Hayes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Niche Alvarez manages to keep it out.
32.12
Hamed Houze pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hamed Houze knocks the ball forward to Michael Vega. Michael Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.34
Chris Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Don Johnstone hits a low pass to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Niche Alvarez!
39.08
John Rizzo brings the ball forward. John Rizzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Ball. Steve Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Regis Roussel reads it well. Nice keeping!
44.08
0-1Francisco Ferreira clumsily knocks into Carlos Almeida. The referee brings Francisco Ferreira to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Almeida runs off the knock.
45.00
Joe Vernazza clumsily knocks into Hamed Houze. The referee calls over Joe Vernazza and warns him to calm down! Hamed Houze stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cittadella kicking off!
49.35
John Rizzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Vernazza. Joe Vernazza makes a probing pass to Steve Ball. Steve Ball passes the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
51.37
Bradley Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.09
Don Johnstone makes a simple pass to Jon Hayes. Jon Hayes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.57
0-1Lars Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Vega. Michael Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Nyarko.
60.33
0-1Lazio have made a substitution with Felice Artico replacing Francisco Ferreira .
61.37
Michael Fournier brings the ball forward. Michael Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.15
Lars Nielsen makes a probing pass to Jon Hayes. Jon Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Vega. Michael Vega flicks the ball with his head. Niche Alvarez easily picks it out of the air!
75.32
Carlos Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Ball. Steve Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Regis Roussel!
77.58
Lazio have made a substitution with Nicolas Streich replacing Damien Jacobs .
81.53
Felice Artico threads the ball through to Michael Vega. Michael Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Niche Alvarez (GK)
7
2. Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
3. Christian Nyarko (DEF)
7
4. John Rizzo (DEF)
7
5. Jóhann Gudmundsson (DEF)
6
6. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
6
7. Joe Vernazza (MID)
6
8. Carlos Almeida (MID)
7
9. Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
7
10. Steve Ball (ATT)
6
11. Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
6
12. Alfred Laver (MID)
0
13. Alassandro Di Matteo (DEF)
0
14. Alec Elliott (GK)
0
1. Regis Roussel (GK)
9
2. Nigel Dean (DEF)
7
3. Hamed Houze (DEF)
8
4. Chris Sturridge (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Rego (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Ferreira (MID)
5
7. Don Johnstone (MID)
8
8. Lars Nielsen (MID)
7
9. Damien Jacobs (ATT)
9
10. Michael Vega (ATT)
7
11. Jon Hayes (ATT)
6
12. Vittorio Sterchele (GK)
0
13. Nicolas Streich (ATT)
6
14. Felice Artico (MID)
6