Lazio squandered their probability to retain 4th place within the desk after settling for a draw with Udinese, thus extending their uninspiring run on the Stadio Olimpico.
Lazio Beginning Lineup
Marco Baroni misplaced Nicolo Rovella and Nuno Tavares on the eve of the competition due, leaving him with a makeshift lineup. With Taty Castellanos nonetheless out of motion, Loum Tchaouna began in assault, supported by Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni, whereas Matias Vecino and Matteo Guendouzi related in midfield.
Alessio Romagnoli Equalizes for Lazio
After an eventful 20 minutes of play, it was the Zebrette who opened the scoring. Florian Thauvin stormed into the field making the most of the big areas left on the again.
Ivan Provedel was capable of deny his preliminary effort, however Manuel Lazzari’s clearance was too tame, thus permitting Lorenzo Lucca to strive his luck with an audacious overhead-kick. Whereas his effort was astray, it turned out to be an inadvertent help for Thauvin who latched onto the ball to smash it previous the goalkeeper from shut vary.
Alessio Romagnoli Equalizes for Lazio
Nonetheless, the Biancocelesti had been capable of reply 10 minutes later. Zaccagni’s shot was denied by Maduka Okeye, leading to a nook kick for the house facet. Isaksen’s supply was headed in the direction of the far submit by Vecino, and Romagnoli was the primary to react, thus poaching the equalizer, solely 4 days eliminated .
Noticeable Absence
With the momentum of their favour, many would have anticipated Lazio to push for a second, however they hardly had a crack at aim for the rest of the competition, because the absence of Rovella in the course of the park was closely felt. With out the influential Regista, the workforce failed to seek out any form of rhythm all through the competition.
Wasted Alternative for Lazio
The second half was a largely forgettable affair, with probably the most memorable second being Jordan Zemura’s dipping freekick which was denied by a wonderful save from Provedel. Subsequently, Lazio have did not take advantage of out of Juve’s humbling defeat to Atalanta, as they continue to be fifth within the standings, albeit they managed to cut back the hole with the Bianconeri to a single level.
Lazio 1-1 Udinese
Targets : 22′ Thauvin (U), 32′ Romagnoli (L).
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Vecino (65′ Belahyane); Isaksen (81′ Patric), Dia (65′ Pedro), Zaccagni; Tchaouna (46′ Noslin).
UDINESE (3-5-2): Okoye; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet; Ehizibue (89′ Modesto), Lovric (65′ Zemura), Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp (65′ Payero), Kamara (65′ Atta); Thauvin (81′ Davis), Lucca.
Referee : Piccinini from Forlì
Yellow playing cards: 8′ Kamara (U), 52′ Vecino (L), 62′ Lazzari (L), 76′ Payero (U), 91′ Karlstrom (U).