At an nearly empty Stadio Olimpico, Lazio returned to successful methods by edging previous Genoa in an exciting conflict.
After an uneventful first half, Pedro broke the impasse from the spot, and Kenneth Taylor opened a two-goal cushion together with his maiden purpose for the Aquile. Nevertheless, the Grifone returned the favor via Ruslan Milanovskyi’s penalty kick and Vitinha’s rebound. However in the long run, the competition was determined by a 3rd spot-kick, this time transformed by Danilo Cataldi.
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Listed below are our participant rankings for Lazio, who over a resurgent Genoa facet.
Lazio XI (4-3-3)
Ivan Provedel – 6
The Italian goalkeeper stood agency to disclaim Vitinha’s close-range header within the first half. He had a fingertip on Malinovski’s penalty, after which scrambled throughout to cope with the direct nook kick, however couldn’t forestall both purpose.
Adam Marusic – 6
A combined bag from the skilled Montenegrin, who allowed Vitinha to sneak behind him within the first half, but additionally confirmed his expertise and resilience on a number of events.
Mario Gila – 6
The Spaniard was unfortunate to offer away a spot-kick by blocking a shot together with his hand. However in any other case, he had an honest outing on the again, whereas additionally enjoying an necessary position within the buildup.
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Oliver Provstgaard – 6.5
The younger Dane tried his finest to verify Romagnoli’s absence wasn’t felt. He made a last-ditch block to disclaim Lorenzo Colombo and was additionally dominant within the air.
Luca Pellegrini – 6
The complete-back was arguably Lazio’s finest participant within the first half, proving to be a menace down the left flank. Nevertheless, he began flagging because the match progressed, losing a promising likelihood with a poor supply, after which incomes himself a one-match ban by accumulating his fifth yellow card of the season.
Toma Primary – 6
The Croatian was completely happy to do the soiled work in the midst of the park. He additionally got here near scoring an impressive purpose within the second half, however his curling shot went simply vast.
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Danilo Cataldi – 6.5
One other strong show from the stand-in Lazio captain, who saved issues neat and tidy in midfield, and extra importantly, netted the last-gasp winner from the spot.
Kenneth Taylor – 6.5
The Dutchman is starting to point out his true value for the staff. Even previous to scoring the Aquile’s second with a medical shot, he was wanting vigorous and concerned.
Gustav Isaksen – 7
Whereas it wasn’t a spectacular outing by any means, the Danish winger was arguably Lazio’s most decisive participant on Friday. Gained the spot-kick that culminated within the opener, and arrange Taylor on the second after chasing an extended ball from Provedel.
Gustav Isaksen (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)
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Daniel Maldini – 6
The brand new Lazio signing displayed promising touches on his debut and did effectively to mix with teammates. Nevertheless, he seemed rather more comfy whereas roaming across the penalty field than spearheading the cost.
Pedro – 6.5
The previous star was one of many few gamers who tried to make one thing occur through the cagey first half. He as soon as extra confirmed his nearly uncanny cool from the spot.
Substitutes
Petar Ratkov – 5.5
The Serbian striker noticed little or no of the ball, as Lazio have been on the again foot on the time he was launched. Though he couldn’t join with the cross, his presence prompted the handball on Leo Ostigard, which resulted within the final spot-kick.
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Matteo Cancellieri – 6
The winger squandered an inviting likelihood with a poor sq. ball, however instantly made amends by delivering an beautiful cross that led to Ostigard’s handball.
Nuno Tavares – 6
A noticeably improved cameo from the Portuguese on each ends of the pitch, however it stays to be seen if it is going to be his final Lazio look.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – N/A
Tijjani Noslin – N/A