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Petkovic hails ´legend´ Zeman

10 November 2012 20:12

Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic has revealed his admiration for Roma's Zdenek Zeman as the two teams prepare for their derby clash this weekend.

The Bosnian, who has only just started plying his trade in Serie A, had nothing but high praise for the veteran Czech trainer, who has been an important part of Italian football for almost three decades.

"Zeman is a legend in Italy and I was always aware of his success when I was working in Switzerland. So many good things have been said about him and he is well known all over Europe," Petkovic said at a press conference.

"The derby will be more like a cup final than a regular game. The pressure will keep growing until kick-off, but it feels good to be in charge and to manage my team in a game like this."

The Lazio coach went on to say that the game will be an amazing sporting event for the players and the fans.

"It is a shame that we cannot spend time soaking up the atmosphere and see the derby from the fans view but it is amazing to just be part of such a great spectacle," Petkovic said.

"We will have to be mentally sharp if we want to win because Roma have had more time to rest. However, there are no favourites in a derby."

Info

Lazio

L W W W D

3 - 2

Roma

W D L W W

Competition

Half-time: 2 - 1
Full-time: 3 - 2

Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Roma)
Attendance: 52000

Goals

	0 - 1	9' E. Lamela (assist by F. Totti)
A. Candreva 35'	1 - 1
M. Klose 43' (assist by Hernanes)	2 - 1
S. Mauri 47'	3 - 1
	3 - 2	86' M. Pjanić

Lineups

#	Player	Bookings
22	F. Marchetti
20	G. Biava
29	A. Konko
3	André Dias
6	S. Mauri	47' 58' 85'
24	C. Ledesma
8	Hernanes
15	Á. González
87	A. Candreva	35' 45+2'
19	S. Lulić	39'
11	M. Klose	18' 43'
Coach: V. Petković

#	Player	Bookings
13	M. Goicoechea
29	N. Burdisso	33'
42	F. Balzaretti
23	I. Piris
3	Marquinhos
16	D. De Rossi	45+2'
4	M. Bradley	25'
48	A. Florenzi
10	F. Totti
9	P. Osvaldo
8	E. Lamela	9'
Coach: Z. Zeman

Substitutes

#	Player	Bookings
26	Ş. Radu for S. Lulić 59'
32	C. Brocchi for Hernanes 75'
27	L. Cana for A. Candreva 83'
1	A. Bizzarri
2	M. Ciani
5	L. Scaloni
10	M. Zárate
18	L. Kozák
23	O. Onazi
84	J. Carrizo
99	S. Floccari
9	T. Rocchi

#	Player	Bookings
77	P. Tachtsidis for E. Lamela 46'	79'
7	Marquinho for A. Florenzi 62'	89'
15	M. Pjanić for F. Totti 70'	86'
5	Leandro Castan
11	Taddei
17	N. López
20	S. Perrotta
27	Dodô
46	A. Romagnoli
55	T. Švedkauskas

Sunday 26 May

03:39	Neymar announces Barca switch
03:28	Hoeness hails Bayern´s ´insane season´
03:15	Beaten Weidenfeller holds head high
02:54	Mauri awaits career highlight
02:39	Robben relieved to net winner
01:28	Klopp, Dortmund vow to recover
01:20	Heynckes may delay retirement
00:06	Matchwinner Robben hails ´special feeling´

Saturday 25 May

22:44	UEFA Champions League team of the season
22:44	UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund 1 Bayern Munich 2
22:42	Ancelotti: No Real Madrid contact
22:41	Roura calms statue row
20:24	Eredivisie Preview: Utrecht v Twente
19:41	Adams calls for Arsenal defensive reinforcements
19:22	Aguero pens Man City extension
19:19	UAE Pro-League Wrap: Al Ain secure victory as Al Shaab secure safety
18:51	Pellegrini tight-lipped on future
18:40	Keane: Galaxy need confidence
18:09	Wechsel zu Atletico? Patrick Ebert will Champions League spielen
17:43	J.League Wrap: Omiya Ardija stay top, Yokohama keep pressure on
16:43	Jones aims for full pre-season
16:20	Gerrard hails ´unbelievable´ Carragher
16:16	Lavezzi wants Rooney to join PSG revolution
16:07	Beckham´s MLS plans stalled
15:25	Heynckes lauds Robben
15:24	Michu aims for improvements at Swansea
14:51	Zidane unsurprised by all-German Champions League final
14:33	Hummels hopeful Dortmund success will stop exodus
14:09	Lescott keen to move forward
13:58	Cavani concentrating on Napoli
13:34	Deeney looks to pay back support
12:35	Fernandes: We got it wrong at QPR
12:01	Lampard wants new Terry deal
11:44	Le Fondre: Reading have improved under Adkins
11:17	Yanga-Mbiwa focused on improvement
11:14	Zidane: Bale is in world´s top three players
11:09	Championship Preview: Crystal Palace v Watford
09:13	Aguero plans to honour City contract
05:44	Mourinho return excites Ba
04:34	Polish Ekstraklasa: Widzew Lodz 1 Legia Warsaw 1
04:14	Oezil keen to stay at Real
04:09	De Rossi pleads for peaceful final
03:42	Chelsea, Galatasaray vie for Turan
03:25	Ballack predicts a Bayern victory
03:13	Santos accept Neymar bids
02:27	Atletico plot Negredo swoop
01:46	La Liga Preview: Espanyol v Barcelona
00:19	Valbuena: My best season so far

Friday 24 May

22:23	Blackburn give Bowyer permanent role
21:50	Dortmund can get better, insists Klopp
21:33	Fernandes: No Caterham exit plans
21:11	Inter appoint Mazzarri, sack Stramaccioni
20:42	Benitez in Napoli link
20:17	Adams signs new Ross County deal
19:39	Heynckes: Bayern are extraordinary
19:01	Platini: European sports police needed
18:12	Taylor calls on Coloccini to stay
18:06	Verratti is going nowhere, says agent
17:56	Neymar set to leave Santos ´within 10 days´
17:51	Gill expects Rooney stay
17:44	Departing Cole thanks West Ham fans
16:59	Shechter grateful for Swansea support
16:44	Townsend charged over betting rules
16:43	Reading release six players
16:41	Monaco splash out for Moutinho, Rodriguez
16:32	Rummenigge: Bayern not complacent
16:07	Giroud seeks improvement
16:04	Palermo chief welcomes bids for Ilicic
16:03	AZ bolster defensive stocks
16:00	Lambert: Benteke needs to stay at Villa
15:52	Andreolli poised for Inter return
15:22	Bianchi: Boca players tired
15:05	Cech: Mourinho a great manager
14:52	Blatter outlines racism resolution aim
14:37	Manchester City players coy on Pellegrini
14:14	Marseille priced out of Damiao move
13:55	McAuley: West Brom could have done more
13:52	Osman extends Everton stay
13:43	Stoke reject N´Zonzi transfer request
13:19	Carragher retirement ´sad´, says Mourinho
12:58	Manolev happy to help
12:37	Europa league winners to get Champions League spot
11:22	First goal bittersweet for Azpilicueta
11:06	La Liga Preview: Real Sociedad v Real Madrid
10:54	La Liga Preview: Pressure on for Euro spots
10:46	Ligue 1 Preview: Victory only hope for Troyes
10:40	MLS preview: Second place up for grabs
10:37	Coentrao heading for Real exit
10:26	Coppa Italia Preview: Roma v Lazio
10:02	Ligue 1 Preview: Lorient v PSG
08:56	Malaga win was catalyst, says Klopp
07:10	Milan finalise Zapata switch
07:01	Montella braced for Jovetic departure
06:20	Simeone will not block Falcao exit
05:58	Van Gaal talks down Netherlands´ chances
05:49	Coupet doubts Monaco´s potential
05:47	Man City edge Chelsea in thrilling friendly
05:41	Torres wants Mourinho at Chelsea
04:57	Copa Libertadores Wrap: Atletico Mineiro snatch late draw
04:49	Galliani dismisses Berlusconi row reports
04:37	San Lorenzo renew Coloccini pursuit
04:29	Benteke sparks fears of Villa exit
04:27	Weidenfeller: We can be heroes
04:18	Injured Messi called up by Argentina
04:13	Cleverley taking inspiration from Spain
03:16	Kellermann proud of resilient Wolfsburg
03:05	Robben hails dominant Germany
02:49	Europe the benchmark for Zaccheroni´s Japan
01:39	Osieck backs Schwarzer to shine

Serie A table

#	Team	MP	D	P
1	Juventus	38	+47	87
2	Napoli	38	+37	78
3	Milan	38	+28	72
4	Fiorentina	38	+28	70
5	Udinese	38	+14	66
6	Roma	38	+15	62
7	Lazio	38	+9	61
8	Catania	38	+4	56
9	Internazionale	38	-2	54
10	Parma	38	-1	49
11	Cagliari	38	-12	47
12	Chievo	38	-15	45
13	Bologna	38	-6	44
14	Sampdoria	38	-8	42
15	Atalanta	38	-17	40
16	Torino	38	-9	39
17	Genoa	38	-14	38
18	Palermo	38	-20	32
19	Siena	38	-21	30
20	Pescara	38	-57	22

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