Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Olimpico where Lazio play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 15,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lazio and Inter Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
6.38
1-0Rafael Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinto collects the pass. Samuel Pinto advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Samuel Pinto provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.19
1-0Francisco Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
14.11
Don Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Michael Vega. Michael Vega shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.46
Chris Sturridge knocks the ball forward to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.09
Mark Benali flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.35
Rocco R. Scotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Baronio. Samuele Baronio skips past Mehdi Fujen! Samuele Baronio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuele Baronio!
26.01
2-1With a delightful solo run, Rocco R. Scotti stretches the opposition's defence. Rocco R. Scotti knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Baronio. Samuele Baronio makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Lorenzo Quaglia!
38.36
2-1Martin Nicola flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Vendrame who takes it down. Alejandro Vendrame knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.43
Rafael Rego flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Francisco Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Kieron Kirkland shoots from outside the area but somehow Laurent Ba manages to keep it out.
40.09
Paul Kalac makes a simple pass to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lazio!
44.02
3-1Mehdi Fujen threads a neat ball through to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Kirkland passes the ball forward but Michael Vega is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Inter Milan kicking off!
47.53
Mehdi Fujen knocks the ball forward to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac threads the ball through to Michael Vega. Michael Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland flicks the ball with his head but Laurent Ba reads it well. Excellent save!
51.47
Don Johnstone takes a quick throw-in, which Mark Benali takes on the chest. Mark Benali flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Vega. Michael Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
53.01
Mark Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.26
Claudio Ponzo flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Olivi collects the pass. Giampaolo Olivi knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.10
Francisco Ferreira sees Kieron Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Kirkland cuts inside the box! Kieron Kirkland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Laurent Ba. What a great pair of hands!
63.40
Rocco R. Scotti passes the ball forward to Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Rego.
67.00
Don Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinto who takes it down. Samuel Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kieron Kirkland scores for Lazio!!
71.27
Stefano Cupi sees Samuele Baronio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Baronio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Rego.
72.25
Rafael Rego makes a probing pass to Mark Benali. Mark Benali advances with the ball. Mark Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinto. Samuel Pinto flicks the ball with his head but somehow Laurent Ba manages to keep it out.
73.29
Martin Nicola sees space and advances. Martin Nicola runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Martin Nicola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.41
Don Johnstone flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Kirkland who takes it down. Kieron Kirkland shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
84.10
4-1Mauricio Ortega clumsily knocks into Kieron Kirkland. The referee calls over Mauricio Ortega and shows him a yellow card! Kieron Kirkland runs off the knock.
89.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Mehdi Fujen plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Michael Vega. Michael Vega tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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
| Samuel Pinto 6, 40 Michael Vega 14 Kieron Kirkland 67 | Samuele Baronio 22 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
6
2. Mehdi Fujen (DEF)
6
3. Chris Sturridge (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Rego (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Mark Benali (MID)
6
7. Don Johnstone (MID)
7
8. Paul Kalac (MID)
6
9. Kieron Kirkland (ATT)
9
10. Michael Vega (ATT)
7
11. Samuel Pinto (ATT)
9
12. Bill Seaman (GK)
0
13. Damien Jacobs (ATT)
0
14. Arthur Beckham (ATT)
0
1. Laurent Ba (GK)
7
2. Angelo De Liguori (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Ortega (DEF)
5
4. Gregorio Dominguez (DEF)
6
5. Martin Nicola (MID)
6
6. Rocco R. Scotti (MID)
7
7. Claudio Ponzo (MID)
6
8. Stefano Cupi (MID)
6
9. Giampaolo Olivi (ATT)
6
10. Samuele Baronio (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Vendrame (ATT)
6
12. Vittorio Pinton (DEF)
0
13. Carmelo Annoni (MID)
0
14. Dario Strada (ATT)
0