By Pierre d'Estaing
Sports Writer
Olympique Montreux, 1
Lazio, 1
West SaltLake (May 16). -Lazio was gifted a penalty in the final minutes of the game to equalize the score and take a point from a fatigued and misfiring Olympique Montreux.
Sports Writer
Olympique Montreux, 1
Lazio, 1
West Salt
Playing their fourth league game in nine days in addition to a friendly match against Bountiful College
Full of brio Lazio
A high-spirited Lazio, known for their endurance and led by Mister Chris Dorich, the coach of the Utah Men's Select Team, came out firing on all cylinders, backing the Olympians in their own half of the field for some uncomfortable minutes.
With only three substitutes to choose from a possible seven, OM manager Bel-Ami de Montreux attempted several strategies and rotated his men as best as possible to save energy. WithOM 's playmakers committing a few turnovers too many, Lazio, apparently the fittest team, was winning most of the midfield fights.
Despite their pace, Lazio was unable to unnerve keeper Aaron Bruderer thanks to the cool play of defenders John McQuarrie, Paul Williams and Jeremy Jones. Bruderer, however, was called upon a couple of times to parry a few dangerous Lazio shots.
In the 12th minute, fullback Mike Rogers had a good look at the Lazio goal, but shot wide. In the 21st minute, Chad Gilbert who was triple covered for most of the match had his shot blocked.
Forward Sergio Vasquez opened the scoring at the 30 minute mark after receiving the ball from a combination between Nate Murphy and Todd Miller. Vasquez, who has scored in each game he has been in this season, placed a powerful looping shot past the diving Lazio keeper.
A high-spirited Lazio, known for their endurance and led by Mister Chris Dorich, the coach of the Utah Men's Select Team, came out firing on all cylinders, backing the Olympians in their own half of the field for some uncomfortable minutes.
With only three substitutes to choose from a possible seven, OM manager Bel-Ami de Montreux attempted several strategies and rotated his men as best as possible to save energy. With
Despite their pace, Lazio was unable to unnerve keeper Aaron Bruderer thanks to the cool play of defenders John McQuarrie, Paul Williams and Jeremy Jones. Bruderer, however, was called upon a couple of times to parry a few dangerous Lazio shots.
In the 12th minute, fullback Mike Rogers had a good look at the Lazio goal, but shot wide. In the 21st minute, Chad Gilbert who was triple covered for most of the match had his shot blocked.
Forward Sergio Vasquez opened the scoring at the 30 minute mark after receiving the ball from a combination between Nate Murphy and Todd Miller. Vasquez, who has scored in each game he has been in this season, placed a powerful looping shot past the diving Lazio keeper.
Too many missed opportunities
The Olympians had a second chance to score when forward Ricky Johnson was taken down inside Lazio's 18 yard in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, Vasquez's penalty shot hit the left post and sailed out of play.
After the missed penalty, Lazio dominated ball possession, but could not score. Johnson came close to scoring the security goal, but Lazio's keeper tipped his shot over the bar.
The Olympians had a second chance to score when forward Ricky Johnson was taken down inside Lazio's 18 yard in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, Vasquez's penalty shot hit the left post and sailed out of play.
After the missed penalty, Lazio dominated ball possession, but could not score. Johnson came close to scoring the security goal, but Lazio's keeper tipped his shot over the bar.
In the 88th minute, the referee called a hand ball in the area and awarded a penalty to Lazio who made sure to equalize.
The game ended 1-1, with Lazio winning the spot kicks.
Each team is awarded one point in the The game ended 1-1, with Lazio winning the spot kicks.
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