Lazio prolonged their profitable streak to a few in as they edged previous their guests Cagliari in a chaotic affair on the Stadio Olimpico.
Speedy Lazio Opener
The Biancocelesti had a dream begin, taking the lead as early because the second minute. despatched a strong freekick to the middle of the purpose, however the bounce made it awkward for Simone Scuffet who fumbled the catch. Boulaye Dia was the quickest to react, pouncing on the rebound to place the house facet up entrance.
Luvumbo Equalizes
Whereas the Isolani’s response was considerably shy, they nonetheless managed to grab an equalizer proper earlier than halftime. Zito Luvumbo’s shot was deflected off Mario Gila, thus wrongfooting Ivan Provedel.
After the interval, Marco Baroni made a curious substitution, bringing in Matias Vecino for Tijjani Nolsin. The Uruguayan nearly restored the Aquile’s lead, however his close-range try was blocked by Sebastiano Luperto.
Wonderful Comeback for Zaccagni
Within the 73rd minute, Mattia made his return following a ten-day absence on account of sickness, changing the livid Matteo Guendouzi. Fortunately for the Lazio captain, he entered the pitch on the proper time, as Pellegrini swiftly gained a spot-kick after being clipped by Nadir Zortea. Though Scuffet guessed it proper, Zaccagni’s low drive had sufficient energy and precision to beat the Cagliari goalkeeper.
Cagliari Lose Their Heads
Shortly afterwards, the Rossoblu pressed the self-destruct button. Yerry Mina obtained his second yellow for holding up Taty Castellanos, and some seconds later, Michel Adopo adopted swimsuit for dissent, thus leaving Cagliari with 9 males on the pitch.
Whereas Lazio couldn’t capitalize on their two-man benefit so as to add extra targets, they managed to safe an necessary victory, even when it wasn’t their most charming show. Baroni’s males thus remained fifth within the desk, however discover themselves solely three factors behind the league leaders Napoli.
Lazio 2-1 Cagliari
Objectives: 2′ Dia (L), 41′ Luvumbo (C), 76′ Zaccagni (L)
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Lazzari (80′ Marusic), Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi (73′ Zaccagni), Rovella; Isaksen (62′ Pedro), Dia (80′ Dele-Bashiru), Noslin (46′ Vecino); Castellanos. Coach Baroni.
Cagliari (4-2-3-1): Scuffet; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello (67′ Obert); Makoumbou, Adopo; Zortea (77′ Felici), Gaetano (67′ Viola), Luvumbo (83′ Deiola); Piccoli (83′ Palomino). Coach Nicola.
Referee: Ayroldi
Yellow playing cards: Adopo (C), Augello (C), Noslin (L), Mina (C), Zappa (C), Lazzari (L), Luvumbo (C), Luperto (C), Rovella (C).
Pink playing cards: Mina (C), Adopo (C)