Lazio have prolonged their sensible run in opposition to Napoli, beating Antonio Conte’s males for the second time in 72 hours.
Very best Lineups
Whereas the 2 sides had fielded rotated lineups in Thursday’s, the managers resorted to their finest formations for Sunday’s huge showdown. Romelu Lukaku spearheaded the Partneopei’s cost supported by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Matteo Politano, whereas Taty Castellanos led the road for the Bianconceleste, with Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni behind him.
Buying and selling Blows
Either side have been impeded by the pouring rain, however they nonetheless traded jabs within the first half. Politano led a counter-attack for Napoli within the second minute earlier than organising Scott McTominay, however Ivan Provedel parried away the Scotsman’s shot. Within the twentieth minute, Isaksen examined Alex Meret for the primary time with a stable shot together with his left after chopping from the appropriate flank, however the Italy worldwide stretched his arm to tug off an exquisite save.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Shakes the Woodwork
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru nearly gifted the hosts the lead early within the second half after outmuscling Stanislav Lobotka in the midst of the park to win the air duel. The Nigerian introduced the ball down and despatched an absolute rocket from nearly 30 yards that rocked Meret’s woodwork.
Tijjani Noslin Makes the Distinction Once more
Whereas Castellanos and Dia had a comparatively quiet night, Tijjani Noslin produced the products as soon as once more shortly following his introduction. Whereas he didn’t rating a hat-trick this time, he supplied the invaluable help for Isaksen’s winner with an astonishing horizontal move that sliced Napoli’s backline.
Excellent End from Gustav Isaksen
The Dane solely had Mathias Olivera to beat, and he managed to create simply sufficient house for the shot with some neat dribbling. And due to a slight deflection off the Uruguayan’s foot, Meret was crushed this time.
Invaluable Victory for Lazio
Lazio then managed to cling on to their slim result in safe one other well-known victory on the Maradona. Baroni’s males have solidified their place within the desk. Though they continue to be fifth, they’re solely a few factors away from the brand new league leaders Atalanta.
Napoli 0-1 Lazio
Targets: 78′ Isaksen (L)
NAPLES (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera; Anguissa (91′ Folorunsho), Lobotka (81′ Gilmour), McTominay (81′ Raspadori); Politano (76′ Neres), Lukaku (91′ Simeone), Kvaratskhelia.
LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli (60′ Patric), Tavares (92′ Gigot); Dele-Bashiru, Guendouzi; Isaksen (92′ Lazzari), Dia (71′ Pedro), Zaccagni; Castellanos (71′ Noslin).
Referee: Colombo
Yellow playing cards: Dia (L), Guendouzi (L), McTominay (N), Rrahmani (N), Castellanos (L).