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Rome Derby: Lazio-Roma [P] + [R]
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mark77
Transfer Guru
Lazio 3 - 1 Roma
Di Canio 29 (L), Cassano 68 (R), Cesar 73 (L), Rocchi 84 (L)
Stadio Olimpico
Paolo Di Canio's spectacular volley inspired Lazio to a memorable 3-1 Derby della Capitale win over rivals Roma, their first in the last ten editions of this showdown.
There can be few more difficult debut games than the Rome derby, but new Lazio Coach Giuseppe Papadopulo went into this clash as a former Biancocelesti player, so he was prepared for the fiery atmosphere. It was further fuelled during the week by the two club captains trading insults in the press.
Papadopulo was forced to deal with several injuries to Fernando Couto, Oscar Lopez, Antony Seric and Luciano Zauri, so Giuliano Giannichedda moved into a new central defensive position, while Roma were dealt a massive blow by top-scorer Vincenzo Montella's ill-timed one-match ban.
There was a great chance for Lazio after 49 seconds, as Tommaso Rocchi pounced on an Ivan Pelizzoli fumble, but he was unable to make the most of the slip.
As expected, it was a fiery encounter and Emanuele Filippini was booked for going through the back of Mancini within eight minutes.
Lazio were more dangerous in the early play and Pelizzoli only pushed a powerful Cesar snapshot round the post with some difficulty. Rocchi then robbed Matteo Ferrari and almost got his cross in to Paolo Di Canio in an unmarked position.
A scuffle broke out between Francesco Totti and Antonio Filippini when the Lazio man charged in with a crunching tackle, but the Biancocelesti were clearly playing better and it took a spectacular Christian Panucci header to prevent Cesar pushing in Di Canio's chip with Pelizzoli beaten.
Roma hit back on 23 minutes with a Simone Perrotta header comfortably saved, but their defence was again exposed by Cesar and the Brazilian's poor first touch allowed Traianos Dellas to recover.
The goal was in the air, but few expected one quite so spectacular. On the half-hour mark Fabio Liverani chipped up a pass for Di Canio, who got inbetween the two central defenders and hit a perfect volley over Pelizzoli. The returning hero could not have asked for a better way to mark his first Derby della Capitale goal since 1989, even if he angered Roma supporters by celebrating under their end.
The tension rose further with a series of tense scuffles between the players and a list of yellow cards. Totti sprinted forward and drilled his finish wide from the edge of the box, but Lazio again went close with Liverani's deflected free kick.
Gigi Del Neri had to make changes and introduced teenage striker Daniele Corvia in place of defender Matteo Ferrari. Their attitude was certainly different, as within seconds Leandro Cufre's diving header was charged down by Massimo Oddo's body.
Moments later there was some splendid interplay and Totti's deflected effort was pushed away from Angelo Peruzzi by a Mancini handling offence, for which the Brazilian was booked.
Under-21 international Aquilani replaced the injured Perrotta and Roma had an extraordinary opportunity to draw level. Totti's floated free kick took Peruzzi by surprise and Cufre' only had to get his shot on target from eight yards, but scuffed the ball well wide.
There were penalty appeals for Daniele De Rossi's last-ditch challenge on Antonio Filippini, which sparked a furious response from the Lazio fans and play was halted for several minutes as objects and flares were thrown on to the pitch. A firework exploded close to Totti and referee Paolo Dondarini, leaving both dizzy and in need of treatment.
Play resumed and on 69 minutes Roma grabbed an equaliser. Panucci found space down the right flank and put in a mid-height cross for Antonio Cassano's glancing header at the near post. The Italian international had to crouch in order to get the right contact from six yards and showed quick thinking to get on the end of the cross.
However, the scoreline lasted only a few moments before Lazio restored their lead. The defence was again distracted, leaving Cesar all the time he needed to prepare for his half-volley into the far corner of the net.
Rocchi sprinted through the centre of the Roma defence and went round Pelizzoli, but the goalkeeper succeeded in narrowing the angle and the chance went begging.
The result was put beyond doubt with six minutes left on the clock, as Rocchi sprung the offside trap and made the most of Pelizzoli's wayward rush off his line to walk the ball into an empty net.
There were seven minutes of stoppages due to the number of yellow cards and the flare incident, but a disheartened Roma was unable to get back into the game. There was time for Di Canio to be granted a standing ovation from his home fans, something that irritated Dellas.
Lazio: Peruzzi, Oddo, Talamonti, Giannichedda, E Filippini, A Filippini, Dabo (Manfredini 89), Liverani, Cesar, Di Canio (Inzaghi 92), Rocchi (Muzzi 87)
Roma: Pelizzoli, Ferrari (Corvia 46), Dellas, Mexes, Cufre`, De Rossi (Candela 79), Perrotta (Aquilani 58), Panucci, Cassano, Totti, Mancini
Ref: Dondarini
Di Canio 29 (L), Cassano 68 (R), Cesar 73 (L), Rocchi 84 (L)
Stadio Olimpico
Paolo Di Canio's spectacular volley inspired Lazio to a memorable 3-1 Derby della Capitale win over rivals Roma, their first in the last ten editions of this showdown.
There can be few more difficult debut games than the Rome derby, but new Lazio Coach Giuseppe Papadopulo went into this clash as a former Biancocelesti player, so he was prepared for the fiery atmosphere. It was further fuelled during the week by the two club captains trading insults in the press.
Papadopulo was forced to deal with several injuries to Fernando Couto, Oscar Lopez, Antony Seric and Luciano Zauri, so Giuliano Giannichedda moved into a new central defensive position, while Roma were dealt a massive blow by top-scorer Vincenzo Montella's ill-timed one-match ban.
There was a great chance for Lazio after 49 seconds, as Tommaso Rocchi pounced on an Ivan Pelizzoli fumble, but he was unable to make the most of the slip.
As expected, it was a fiery encounter and Emanuele Filippini was booked for going through the back of Mancini within eight minutes.
Lazio were more dangerous in the early play and Pelizzoli only pushed a powerful Cesar snapshot round the post with some difficulty. Rocchi then robbed Matteo Ferrari and almost got his cross in to Paolo Di Canio in an unmarked position.
A scuffle broke out between Francesco Totti and Antonio Filippini when the Lazio man charged in with a crunching tackle, but the Biancocelesti were clearly playing better and it took a spectacular Christian Panucci header to prevent Cesar pushing in Di Canio's chip with Pelizzoli beaten.
Roma hit back on 23 minutes with a Simone Perrotta header comfortably saved, but their defence was again exposed by Cesar and the Brazilian's poor first touch allowed Traianos Dellas to recover.
The goal was in the air, but few expected one quite so spectacular. On the half-hour mark Fabio Liverani chipped up a pass for Di Canio, who got inbetween the two central defenders and hit a perfect volley over Pelizzoli. The returning hero could not have asked for a better way to mark his first Derby della Capitale goal since 1989, even if he angered Roma supporters by celebrating under their end.
The tension rose further with a series of tense scuffles between the players and a list of yellow cards. Totti sprinted forward and drilled his finish wide from the edge of the box, but Lazio again went close with Liverani's deflected free kick.
Gigi Del Neri had to make changes and introduced teenage striker Daniele Corvia in place of defender Matteo Ferrari. Their attitude was certainly different, as within seconds Leandro Cufre's diving header was charged down by Massimo Oddo's body.
Moments later there was some splendid interplay and Totti's deflected effort was pushed away from Angelo Peruzzi by a Mancini handling offence, for which the Brazilian was booked.
Under-21 international Aquilani replaced the injured Perrotta and Roma had an extraordinary opportunity to draw level. Totti's floated free kick took Peruzzi by surprise and Cufre' only had to get his shot on target from eight yards, but scuffed the ball well wide.
There were penalty appeals for Daniele De Rossi's last-ditch challenge on Antonio Filippini, which sparked a furious response from the Lazio fans and play was halted for several minutes as objects and flares were thrown on to the pitch. A firework exploded close to Totti and referee Paolo Dondarini, leaving both dizzy and in need of treatment.
Play resumed and on 69 minutes Roma grabbed an equaliser. Panucci found space down the right flank and put in a mid-height cross for Antonio Cassano's glancing header at the near post. The Italian international had to crouch in order to get the right contact from six yards and showed quick thinking to get on the end of the cross.
However, the scoreline lasted only a few moments before Lazio restored their lead. The defence was again distracted, leaving Cesar all the time he needed to prepare for his half-volley into the far corner of the net.
Rocchi sprinted through the centre of the Roma defence and went round Pelizzoli, but the goalkeeper succeeded in narrowing the angle and the chance went begging.
The result was put beyond doubt with six minutes left on the clock, as Rocchi sprung the offside trap and made the most of Pelizzoli's wayward rush off his line to walk the ball into an empty net.
There were seven minutes of stoppages due to the number of yellow cards and the flare incident, but a disheartened Roma was unable to get back into the game. There was time for Di Canio to be granted a standing ovation from his home fans, something that irritated Dellas.
Lazio: Peruzzi, Oddo, Talamonti, Giannichedda, E Filippini, A Filippini, Dabo (Manfredini 89), Liverani, Cesar, Di Canio (Inzaghi 92), Rocchi (Muzzi 87)
Roma: Pelizzoli, Ferrari (Corvia 46), Dellas, Mexes, Cufre`, De Rossi (Candela 79), Perrotta (Aquilani 58), Panucci, Cassano, Totti, Mancini
Ref: Dondarini
Vinnie Jones
Senior Squad
Now this was an entertaining match. It had everything. Unbelievable atmosphere on the stadium, goals (Di Canio Volley) and goal chances, skill (mostly Cassano but i also liked some runs by Oddo) and flair, dives,harsh tackles (Amazing that Aquillani only got booked) and brawls. Can´t believe no one got sent off anyways. The Tv commentator was whining about the attitude of some players and about the game itself but i think that it was a good and entertaining match and i didn´t even notice the time run out. Deserved win by Lazio and terrible match for Mexes.
Originally posted by joni84
good game by Lazio and Di Canio
Totti
lol wut did totti do?
no i didnt see the game thatsd why i asked.........
This was a great match, PAOLOOOOO DI CANIOOOOOO
his goal was terrific, so was Rocchi's. Totti being an ass as usual and at least one the Filippinis should have been sent off in the beginning. Ref was atrocious, great goal by Cassano and also Cesar although he was wide open
his goal was terrific, so was Rocchi's. Totti being an ass as usual and at least one the Filippinis should have been sent off in the beginning. Ref was atrocious, great goal by Cassano and also Cesar although he was wide openIt was an entertaining match to watch
The MOM has to be Liverani, he played excellent and gave two superb assists.
Then the Filippini brothers should've gotten kicked out, they started all the hard fouls which led to the fights.
And it's nice to see how Di Canio loves Lazio, he's an ultra on the pitch
The MOM has to be Liverani, he played excellent and gave two superb assists.
Then the Filippini brothers should've gotten kicked out, they started all the hard fouls which led to the fights.
And it's nice to see how Di Canio loves Lazio, he's an ultra on the pitch
mark77
Transfer Guru
Di Canio vents his spleen
Thursday 6 January, 2005
Paolo Di Canio was crazed with joy after the derby victory and took this opportunity to wreak a little revenge.
“I couldn’t possibly describe what I’m feeling,” said the Lazio legend following tonight’s 3-1 win. “I was a little worried about this game and didn’t expect us to be so comfortable, but the fact the Roma supporters said I was old and couldn’t even stand up made me enjoy this twice as much.”
The 38-year-old forward returned to Lazio for the first time since 1990 this season and marked his comeback with a spectacular volley.
However, just as in 1989, the lifelong Biancocelesti fan caused controversy by celebrating in front of the Curva Sud.
“Fifteen years ago I scored with pure instinct and this was just as beautiful, but I was not insulting the Roma fans by celebrating under their end of the Stadium. Now I dedicate the victory to all these people who gave me such support and charged us all up for the victory.”
President Claudio Lotito also praised the debut of new Coach Giuseppe Papadopulo on the Biancocelesti bench, a result that coincided with their first Derby della Capitale victory in five years.
“I am happy, as this means my decision to change the entire Coaching staff was correct,” he said after sacking Mimmo Caso. “You could see the difference in their attitude and we proved that there were eleven lions on the pitch tonight.”
“Di Canio is a player and a fan, so he represents something extra compared to the other players, but everyone showed determination, courage and desire to get the result today. Lazio win when the collective comes together to get that victory.”
Papadopulo was not expected to prosper in his debut match, but managed to grab a convincing result despite an injury crisis.
“If I’d had the opportunity to field Giuliano Giannichedda in midfield then I would have played with three strikers, but the massive changes in defence due to injuries suggested I concentrate on giving the side balance,” said the former Siena Coach. “I was certain that Fabio Liverani would play a great game, as I could see he was ready to prove his worth.”
Roma Coach Gigi Del Neri was particularly downbeat following this humiliating defeat, but maintained his side did not play that badly.
“We had the game back on track, then conceded a goal with Cassano on the sidelines for treatment,” said the tactician. “Let us say that Lazio made the most of the chances they had and we paid a heavy price for our mistakes.”
Del Neri, whose Chievo outfit famously committed more fouls than any other Serie A side, criticised the Biancocelesti for their approach.
“I always say football teams have to be aggressive, but I think Lazio went overboard in their attacks on Totti and towards the end the atmosphere inevitably degenerated. At times it looked more like a rugby match.”
He also deflected criticism of his own tactical choices when dealing with Vincenzo Montella’s suspension.
“Last year Totti and Cassano were used to playing as a strike partnership, so I didn’t see any reason to change that.”
Thursday 6 January, 2005
Paolo Di Canio was crazed with joy after the derby victory and took this opportunity to wreak a little revenge.
“I couldn’t possibly describe what I’m feeling,” said the Lazio legend following tonight’s 3-1 win. “I was a little worried about this game and didn’t expect us to be so comfortable, but the fact the Roma supporters said I was old and couldn’t even stand up made me enjoy this twice as much.”
The 38-year-old forward returned to Lazio for the first time since 1990 this season and marked his comeback with a spectacular volley.
However, just as in 1989, the lifelong Biancocelesti fan caused controversy by celebrating in front of the Curva Sud.
“Fifteen years ago I scored with pure instinct and this was just as beautiful, but I was not insulting the Roma fans by celebrating under their end of the Stadium. Now I dedicate the victory to all these people who gave me such support and charged us all up for the victory.”
President Claudio Lotito also praised the debut of new Coach Giuseppe Papadopulo on the Biancocelesti bench, a result that coincided with their first Derby della Capitale victory in five years.
“I am happy, as this means my decision to change the entire Coaching staff was correct,” he said after sacking Mimmo Caso. “You could see the difference in their attitude and we proved that there were eleven lions on the pitch tonight.”
“Di Canio is a player and a fan, so he represents something extra compared to the other players, but everyone showed determination, courage and desire to get the result today. Lazio win when the collective comes together to get that victory.”
Papadopulo was not expected to prosper in his debut match, but managed to grab a convincing result despite an injury crisis.
“If I’d had the opportunity to field Giuliano Giannichedda in midfield then I would have played with three strikers, but the massive changes in defence due to injuries suggested I concentrate on giving the side balance,” said the former Siena Coach. “I was certain that Fabio Liverani would play a great game, as I could see he was ready to prove his worth.”
Roma Coach Gigi Del Neri was particularly downbeat following this humiliating defeat, but maintained his side did not play that badly.
“We had the game back on track, then conceded a goal with Cassano on the sidelines for treatment,” said the tactician. “Let us say that Lazio made the most of the chances they had and we paid a heavy price for our mistakes.”
Del Neri, whose Chievo outfit famously committed more fouls than any other Serie A side, criticised the Biancocelesti for their approach.
“I always say football teams have to be aggressive, but I think Lazio went overboard in their attacks on Totti and towards the end the atmosphere inevitably degenerated. At times it looked more like a rugby match.”
He also deflected criticism of his own tactical choices when dealing with Vincenzo Montella’s suspension.
“Last year Totti and Cassano were used to playing as a strike partnership, so I didn’t see any reason to change that.”
In this game Mexes showed the whole world that what an over-rated defender he is and how he has no class at all. All three Lazio`s goals caused by his mistake. His positioning made the Lazio players were always on on-side position, especially the third and first goal. Being an Italian team, it`s surprising to see how Roma has such fragile off-side system. Mexes also showed bad attitude by shovin` and scratching some Lazio players` faces late in the game. Kid, you got yourself to blame, get over it and shut up. And I hate that twat Cufre, he`s been trying to "Cisse" every single men in sky blues last night.
Di Canio - what a player! 
