Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Lazio. A crowd of 18,158 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.


0.00
The first half starts with Pescara kicking off!
6.40
Giulio Antonioli makes a beautiful solo run. Giulio Antonioli makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso shoots from outside the area. Callum Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.27
Robbie Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.09
Alexander Gerlach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino whips in a cross ball towards John Chivu. John Chivu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
12.12
Ivan Oakes picks a pass forward to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.07
Wayne Weir sees John Chivu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Chivu shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Helder Andrade keeps it out!
21.20
Robbie Winterburn threads the ball through to Matt Mason. Matt Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Mason knocks in a cross ball towards John Chivu. John Chivu makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.14
Matt Mason brings the ball forward. Matt Mason threads the ball through to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.16
Giulio Antonioli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Ouindi. Simon Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Sbrizzo.
27.21
Danilo Cannarsa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
28.37
Wilson De Neff advances with the ball. Wilson De Neff lofts in a cross ball towards John Chivu. Giulio Antonioli catches John Chivu on the ankles. John Chivu appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
30.25
Ciro Sterchele flicks a high ball forward to Simon Ouindi who takes it down. Simon Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.44
Giampaolo Ambrosino hacks Fabio Diatta from behind! The referee calls over Giampaolo Ambrosino and shows him a yellow card! Fabio Diatta runs off the knock.
34.26
Ruel Peckham clumsily knocks into Fabian N. Tasso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian N. Tasso stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.44
Danilo Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso plays a quick one-two with Ivan Oakes and rushes in on goal... Fabian N. Tasso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.40
Matt Mason threads a neat ball through to Ruel Peckham. Ruel Peckham knocks the ball forward to Wilson De Neff. Wilson De Neff shoots from distance but somehow Helder Andrade manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Lazio kicking off!
47.38
Ivan Oakes flicks a high pass forward to Simon Ouindi who brings the ball neatly under control. Simon Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso powers a header at goal but somehow Callum Campbell manages to keep it out.
48.50
Alexander Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet lofts in a cross ball towards John Chivu. John Chivu outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Helder Andrade manages to keep it out.
49.36
Arturo Moya makes a simple pass to Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Callum Campbell manages to gather it easily.
51.45
Robbie Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Weir. Wayne Weir makes a probing pass to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Giampaolo Ambrosino provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.37
Wilson De Neff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Weir. Wayne Weir shoots from long range but Helder Andrade is on top of it.
60.50
Lazio have made 2 substitutions with Nicola C. Medri replacing Alex Sbrizzo and Jean-Luc Satorra replacing Wilson De Neff .
61.51
John Chivu sees Ali Recorbet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ali Recorbet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
Robbie Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Weir. Wayne Weir hits a low pass to Giampaolo Ambrosino. Giampaolo Ambrosino finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.45
Danilo Cannarsa knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Ouindi. Simon Ouindi sees Ciro Sterchele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ciro Sterchele threads a neat ball through to Ivan Oakes. Some good footwork from Ivan Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nicola C. Medri.
83.13
Jean-Luc Satorra chips the ball to his team mate, John Chivu. John Chivu knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Ambrosino. With a superhuman jump, Giampaolo Ambrosino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.08
Ciro Sterchele clumsily knocks into Nicola C. Medri. The referee brings Ciro Sterchele to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola C. Medri gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.52
With vision, Giulio Antonioli plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Ouindi. Simon Ouindi edges inside the box! Simon Ouindi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Ciro Sterchele catches Robbie Winterburn on the ankles. Ciro Sterchele is given another warning by the referee! Robbie Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.561797752809 vs 49.438202247191
Play Area
Home team third: 30.34%, Midfield: 44.94%, Away team third: 24.72%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Andrade of Pescara

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Andrez Conteh (DEF)
6
7
5. Arturo Moya (DEF)
7
6. Ivan Oakes (MID)
6
6
8. Fabio Diatta (MID)
6
10. Fabian N. Tasso (ATT)
7
11. Simon Ouindi (ATT)
7

0
0
14. Anselmo Guana (ATT)
0

2. Matt Mason (DEF)
8
4. Alex Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6. Ruel Peckham (MID)
6
7. Wayne Weir (MID)
8
7
10. Ali Recorbet (ATT)
6
11. John Chivu (ATT)
7

12. Nicola C. Medri (DEF)
6
13. Alain Diané (MID)
0
6