Commentary:
90+5' Lazio with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 33500.
90+5' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
90+4' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Luka Romero from Lazio trips Alex Ferrari
90+4' Lazio are trying to create something here.
90+4' The ref blows his whistle. Alex Ferrari charged Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from behind and it's a free-kick
90+3' Lazio are in control of the ball.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Mikkel Damsgaard from Sampdoria trips Elseid Hysaj
90+2' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
90+1' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' A shot by Fabio Quagliarella is blocked.
90+1' Lazio are in control of the ball.
90+1' Goal kick for Lazio.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90' POST! So nearly a goal by Fabio Quagliarella but his finish hits the post!
90' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria puts in a great cross...
90' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
90' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
90' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
90' Ciro Immobile from Lazio sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90' Could be a good chance here as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
89' Lazio start a counter attack.
89' A shot by Fabio Quagliarella is blocked.
89' Mikkel Damsgaard of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
89' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
89' Toma Basic tests Emil Audero with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
88' Lazio are trying to create something here.
88' Lazio are in control of the ball.
87' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' That's a great ball by Felipe Anderson from Lazio. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
87' Lazio are trying to create something here.
87' Luis Alberto from Lazio is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
86' Lazio are in control of the ball.
86' Ronaldo Vieira is leaving the field to be replaced by Simone Trimboli in a tactical substitution.
85' Fabio Quagliarella from Sampdoria is ruled offside.
85' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
84' Lazio are in control of the ball.
83' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Mattia Zaccagni is leaving the field to be replaced by Luka Romero in a tactical substitution.
82' Lazio are in control of the ball.
81' After a tactical foul, Elseid Hysaj sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Elseid Hysaj from Lazio trips Tomas Rincon
81' Lazio are in control of the ball.
81' Lazio plays a short goal kick.
81' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
81' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
81' Mikkel Damsgaard from Sampdoria had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
80' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
80' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
80' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
80' Mattia Zaccagni comes back onto the field.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Mattia Zaccagni is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
79' Mattia Zaccagni is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' Yellow card for Ronaldo Vieira.
79' Reckless challenge there. Ronaldo Vieira commits a rough foul on Mattia Zaccagni
78' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Manuel Lazzari is leaving the field to be replaced by Elseid Hysaj in a tactical substitution.
78' Morten Thorsby is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristoffer Askildsen in a tactical substitution.
77' Luis Alberto is leaving the field to be replaced by Toma Basic in a tactical substitution.
76' Lazio are trying to create something here.
76' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' The match resumes with a drop ball.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Sampdoria: 39%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio trips Mikkel Damsgaard
75' Alex Ferrari relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Felipe Anderson puts in a cross...
75' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
74' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Lazio are trying to create something here.
73' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Felipe Anderson from Lazio passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Lazio are trying to create something here.
71' Lazio are in control of the ball.
71' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' The match resumes with a drop ball.
70' Ball possession: Lazio: 60%, Sampdoria: 40%.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' A shot from Ciro Immobile is parried by the keeper and goes back into play.
69' Luis Alberto carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
69' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Abdelhamid Sabiri is leaving the field to be replaced by Mikkel Damsgaard in a tactical substitution.
68' Francesco Caputo is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabio Quagliarella in a tactical substitution.
68' Lazio are in control of the ball.
67' Lazio are trying to create something here.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria trips Luis Alberto
66' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
65' Danilo Cataldi is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Leiva in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Lazio: 59%, Sampdoria: 41%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Abdelhamid Sabiri from Sampdoria trips Felipe Anderson
65' A shot by Abdelhamid Sabiri is blocked.
65' Poor play by Patric as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
65' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
65' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Antonio Candreva of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
64' Luis Alberto from Lazio directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
64' Lazio are in control of the ball.
64' Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
64' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
64' Ciro Immobile from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
63' Felipe Anderson carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
63' Lazio are trying to create something here.
63' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
63' Luis Alberto from Lazio directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Lazio are trying to create something here.
62' Lazio are in control of the ball.
62' Lazio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Lazio are in control of the ball.
61' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Sampdoria: 39%.
59' Manuel Lazzari provided the assist for the goal.
59' G O O O A A A L - Luis Alberto scores with the right foot!59' Great skill from Luis Alberto as he dribbles past his opponents
59' Manuel Lazzari of Lazio passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Manuel Lazzari from Lazio takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' Lazio are trying to create something here.
59' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
57' Lazio are trying to create something here.
57' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
56' Lazio are in control of the ball.
56' Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
55' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Abdelhamid Sabiri from Sampdoria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
55' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Tommaso Augello puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Sampdoria: 39%.
54' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
54' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Danilo Cataldi sends a long ball upfield.
53' Lazio are trying to create something here.
53' Good effort by Ciro Immobile as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Mattia Zaccagni of Lazio passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Lazio are trying to create something here.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Felipe Anderson from Lazio trips Abdelhamid Sabiri
52' A shot by Ciro Immobile is blocked.
52' Felipe Anderson of Lazio passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Mattia Zaccagni tests Emil Audero with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
52' Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Lazio are trying to create something here.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Rincon from Sampdoria trips Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
51' Francesco Acerbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
51' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Francesco Acerbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Abdelhamid Sabiri tests Thomas Strakosha with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
50' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Lazio: 60%, Sampdoria: 40%.
50' Great vision by Omar Colley from Sampdoria as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
50' Felipe Anderson puts in a cross...
49' Lazio are in control of the ball.
49' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
49' That's a great ball by Felipe Anderson from Lazio. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
49' Lazio are trying to create something here.
48' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Tommaso Augello relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Luis Alberto from Lazio swings in the corner from the left.
48' Alex Ferrari clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48' Ciro Immobile puts in a cross...
48' Emil Audero relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Luis Alberto from Lazio swings in the corner from the left.
47' Bartosz Bereszynski clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
47' Lazio are trying to create something here.
47' Lazio are in control of the ball.
47' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The game is restarted.
46' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Lazio are in control of the ball.
46' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Lazio gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Lazio: 63%, Sampdoria: 37%.
45+1' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
45+1' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
45+1' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
45' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
44' Lazio are in control of the ball.
44' Manuel Lazzari comes back onto the field.
44' The game is restarted.
43' Manuel Lazzari is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
43' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' Reckless challenge there. Manuel Lazzari commits a rough foul on Abdelhamid Sabiri
42' Reckless challenge there. Luis Alberto commits a rough foul on Alex Ferrari
41' Lazio managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
41' Luis Alberto provided the assist for the goal.
41' G O O O A A A L - Patric from Lazio heads the ball home!41' Luis Alberto swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Ball possession: Lazio: 63%, Sampdoria: 37%.
40' Reckless challenge there. Tommaso Augello commits a rough foul on Manuel Lazzari
39' Lazio are in control of the ball.
39' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
38' Mattia Zaccagni sends a header towards goal, but Emil Audero is there to comfortably save it
38' Manuel Lazzari puts in a cross...
38' Lazio are in control of the ball.
38' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
37' Luis Alberto from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
37' Could be a good chance here as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Alex Ferrari relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Adam Marusic puts in a cross...
36' Lazio are in control of the ball.
36' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
36' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Felipe Anderson from Lazio had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
36' Adam Marusic puts in a cross...
35' Lazio are trying to create something here.
35' Alex Ferrari relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Adam Marusic puts in a cross...
35' Lazio are in control of the ball.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Abdelhamid Sabiri from Sampdoria trips Manuel Lazzari
35' Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Sampdoria: 39%.
34' Felipe Anderson from Lazio tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
34' Luis Alberto puts in a cross...
33' Lazio are trying to create something here.
33' Lazio are in control of the ball.
33' Safe hands from Thomas Strakosha as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Omar Colley sends a long ball upfield.
32' Manuel Lazzari from Lazio goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morten Thorsby
32' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' That's a great ball by Luis Alberto from Lazio. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
31' Lazio are in control of the ball.
30' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria is ruled offside.
30' Ball possession: Lazio: 63%, Sampdoria: 37%.
30' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
30' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' The game is restarted.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Sergej Milinkovic-Savic shoots from outside the box, but Emil Audero has it under control
28' Lazio are in control of the ball.
28' Francesco Acerbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
28' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
27' Lazio are in control of the ball.
27' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
26' Luis Alberto from Lazio tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
26' Lazio are trying to create something here.
26' Manuel Lazzari from Lazio tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Lazio are trying to create something here.
25' Ciro Immobile from Lazio tries to play a 1-2 with Luis Alberto, but the ball is intercepted.
25' Lazio are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Sampdoria: 39%.
25' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Lazzari from Lazio trips Abdelhamid Sabiri
24' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
24' Morten Thorsby relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Luis Alberto puts in a cross...
24' Luis Alberto from Lazio takes a short corner kick from the left.
23' Felipe Anderson sees his shot deflected off target
23' Great skill from Felipe Anderson as he dribbles past his opponents
23' Lazio start a counter attack.
23' Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
22' A volley from Tomas Rincon is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
22' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria sends a deflected cross into the box.
22' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Lazio are in control of the ball.
22' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Lazio plays a short goal kick.
20' How did he miss that? Morten Thorsby has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
20' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria puts in a great cross...
20' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Sampdoria: 38%.
20' Felipe Anderson shoots from outside the box, but Emil Audero has it under control
19' Lazio are in control of the ball.
18' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
18' Luis Alberto from Lazio passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Lazio are trying to create something here.
18' Lazio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Lazio are in control of the ball.
17' Abdelhamid Sabiri is penalised for pushing Manuel Lazzari.
17' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
17' Adam Marusic from Lazio directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Lazio are trying to create something here.
16' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
16' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
15' Ciro Immobile from Lazio tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
15' Luis Alberto from Lazio swings in the corner from the left.
15' Luis Alberto from Lazio sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Luis Alberto from Lazio takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
15' Lazio are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Lazio: 64%, Sampdoria: 36%.
14' Lazio are in control of the ball.
14' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
13' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
12' Luis Alberto shoots from outside the box, but Emil Audero has it under control
12' Lazio are in control of the ball.
12' Adam Marusic from Lazio is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
12' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
11' Lazio are in control of the ball.
11' Lazio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Lazio are in control of the ball.
11' Manuel Lazzari relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
11' Francesco Acerbi relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Tommaso Augello puts in a cross...
10' Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Lazio: 68%, Sampdoria: 32%.
10' The game is restarted.
9' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
9' Reckless challenge there. Mattia Zaccagni commits a rough foul on Bartosz Bereszynski
9' Excellent pass by Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
9' Patric could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
9' Lazio plays a short goal kick.
8' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
8' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Lazio are in control of the ball.
7' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Tommaso Augello relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Mattia Zaccagni puts in a cross...
7' Lazio are trying to create something here.
7' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
6' Great defending by Omar Colley from Sampdoria to prevent his team conceding a goal.
6' Could be a good chance here as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Lazio take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
5' Lazio are in control of the ball.
5' Safe hands from Thomas Strakosha as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
5' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Lazio: 82%, Sampdoria: 18%.
4' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Adam Marusic puts in a cross...
4' Luis Alberto from Lazio takes a short corner kick from the left.
4' Emil Audero clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
4' Luis Alberto from Lazio swings in the corner from the left.
3' Antonio Candreva clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
3' Manuel Lazzari puts in a cross...
3' Manuel Lazzari from Lazio takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' Lazio are in control of the ball.
3' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
2' Manuel Lazzari from Lazio makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
2' Lazio are trying to create something here.
2' Lazio take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Lazio are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Sampdoria kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stadio Olimpico, Rome, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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