Lazio couldn’t take advantage of out of their numerical benefit late within the match, as Cagliari have been capable of cling to the draw.
Lazio Beginning Lineup
Maurizio Sarri’s picks included a few surprises. Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni made a right away return to the beginning lineup after a number of weeks on the sidelines, becoming a member of Daniel Maldini and Gustav Isaksen in assault. Reda Belahyane was additionally given the nod, forming a midfield trio with Nicolo Rovella and Kenneth Taylor.
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Oliver Provstgaard crammed in for the injured Mario Gila, so Alessio Romagnoli moved barely to the best. Adam Marusic and Luca Pellegrini, with Ivan Provedel in objective.
Cagliari Got here Nearer in Tepid First Half
The Biancocelesti had the majority of possession within the first interval, however they failed to hassle Elia Caprile on a single event. Alternatively, the Isolani threatened the guests’ objective on three events. The primary was a nook kick that was headed simply huge by Ze Pedro. Afterwards, Adam Obert delivered a chic cross from the left aspect, however Michel Adopo’s header whistled previous the submit.
Lastly, Marco Palestra launched an opportunity down the best flank. The younger winger picked up Adopo with a via ball, and the latter reduce it again to Sebastiano Esposito, who escaped Romagnoli however simply couldn’t hit the goal. Due to this fact, the 2 sides went to the interval with nothing to separate them.
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Tijjani Noslin Make Fast Impression
If the motion within the first half was scarce, the second interval was virtually listless, a minimum of till Tijjani Noslin’s introduction within the 84th minute. The Dutch striker made a daring run to the field that conjured a second yellow card for Yerry Mina in addition to a free kick on the fringe of the field.
Reda Belahyane (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photos)
Cataldi tried to beat Caprile at his close to nook with a cheeky effort, however the Cagliari goalkeeper was alert to the hazard. The Lazio midfielder then got here near breaking the impasse deep into added time, his long-range roller sailed simply huge, because the rating remained goalless.
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10-man Cagliari shall be pleased with their level given the circumstances, however for Lazio, this was yet one more affirmation of their light European hopes, a minimum of via .
Cagliari 0-0 Lazio
Cagliari (3-5-2) : Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, Dossena; Palestra, Sulemana, Adopo, Mazzitelli (41′ Idrissi), Obert; Kilicsoy (87′ Zappa), Esposito (72′ Trepy).
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Provstgaard, Romagnoli, Pellegrini (71′ Tavares); Belahyane, Rovella (59′ Cataldi), Taylor; Isaksen (59′ Cancellieri), Maldini (71′ Ratkov), Zaccagni (84′ Noslin).
Referee: Antonio Rapuano (Rimini part); Linesmen: Costanzo – Fontani; Fourth official: Galipò; VAR: Maggioni; AVAR: Maresca
Yellow playing cards: 26′ – 85′ Mina (C), 46′ Pellegrini (L), 56′ Zé Pedro (C), 64′ Provstgaard (L)
Crimson Card: 85′ Mina (C)