Lazio boss Marco Baroni feels that his aspect deserved to beat AC Milan final night time, even when it took a 98th minute penalty towards ten males to take action.
Lazio took the lead within the first half via Mattia Zaccagni as he fired in a rebound, and it was a aim that had been coming with Milan all at sea. When the Rossoneri had Strahinja Pavlovic despatched off within the 67th minute, they in all probability thought it might be a straightforward night time from there.
Nevertheless, Rafael Leao crossed for Samuel Chukwueze to go in an equaliser inside the ultimate ten minutes. There was to be one other twist although, as a VAR evaluate for Mike Maignan’s problem on Gustav Isaksen gave Pedro the possibility to win it deep in added time, which he took.
Whereas there was some , Baroni feels that Lazio have been good worth for the three factors in the end. He spoke to DAZN after they jumped into fourth, whereas ready for Juventus’ outcome later.
“Once I stated we’re a great group that performs good soccer, we have to work to grow to be an awesome group. They’re doing that, one recreation at a time, and I knew this is able to enable us to indicate our character,” Baroni stated (by way of ).
“We had 20 photographs on aim, so we’ve received to develop when it comes to maturity, self-belief and willpower. It was a deserved victory, our solely error was maybe pondering we may take our foot off the gasoline after they went right down to 10 males, however that’s actually not in our nature. We’ve received to maintain taking part in.
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“That is what I imply once I discuss maturity and progress, we must always’ve managed the tempo higher in that scenario. We must always’ve scored multiple aim with that many probabilities, however the group should not be conservative, it ought to all the time be attacking and optimistic. That’s what brings outcomes.
“Isaksen has unbelievable potential, I noticed it in him, however he wanted it introduced out of him with perception. His mentality is rising, as a result of the standard was all the time there, however he’s now turning into a decisive participant.
“Strikers make their mark with targets and assists, but in addition the laborious work he and Zaccagni have been doing protecting the areas. I believe Milan struggled badly within the first half as a result of Lazio put in an awesome efficiency.
“When a penalty is taken, you understand something can occur, however Pedro is the correct man to take the ball, so I felt very assured. He by no means makes a mistake from the spot in coaching, however he additionally says that it solely counts while you don’t make a mistake in a stadium full of individuals. He’s a type of gamers.”