Lazio have booked their place within the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on the expense of their guests because of a exceptional show from Tijjani Noslin.
The Lineup
The Dutchman spearheaded a rotated 4-2-3-1 formation, with Loum Tchaouna, Pedro and Mattia Zaccagni performing as his help crew, whereas Nicolo Rovella and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru began within the double-pivot. Furthermore, Elseid Hysaj was the shock bundle of the beginning lineup, making his first look of the season (as he’s been and Europa League lists).
Mattia Zaccagni Wastes from the Spot
The Albanian proved he hadn’t missed a beat, placing Pedro by on purpose with a intelligent move. The Spanish veteran beat Elia Caprile to the ball and cheekily went down beneath the problem of the outrushing goalkeeper, forcing the referee to level in direction of the spot. Nevertheless, the Napoli custodian made amends by denying Zaccagni’s penalty kick with an excellent cease.
Tijjani Noslin Places Lazio Forward
However, the house aspect discovered the breakthrough swiftly afterwards when Tchaouna’s nook kick was redirected by Samuel Gigot in direction of the again submit, permitting the unmarked Noslin to nod it residence.
Giovanni Simeone Attracts Napoli Again on Stage Phrases
Lazio’s early lead didn’t final lengthy, David Neres dispossessed Tchaouna in midfield earlier than storming into the field and testing Christos Mandas with a low drive. The Greek goalkeeper parried it away, however Giovanni Simeone was the primary to react, latching on the rebound to attain the equalizer from shut vary.
Lazio Restore the Lead
Nevertheless, the Biancocelesti insisted on ending the primary half on prime. Hysaj stole the ball from Giacomo Raspadori earlier than feeding Zaccagni. The Captain picked up Pedro within the field, and the latter arrange Noslin with a deft backheel. The 25-year-old took his time earlier than slotting a low shot previous Caprile to revive Lazio’s lead.
Hattrick Seal
Whereas Napoli have been hoping to get well after the break, Noslin received the match ball by finishing his first hat-trick in Lazio colours. The Dutchman expertly headed residence a elegant cross from Zaccagni, and the outcome was by no means doubtful afterwards, as Antonio Conte’s males may solely fork out a couple of shy possibilities, whereas the introduction of normal starters like Romelu Lukaku and Stanislav Lobotka proved too little too late.
The 2 sides will meet once more on Sunday in a contest, with Napoli enjoying hosts this time round.
Lazio-Napoli 3-1: outcome and scoresheet
Goalscorers: 31′, 40′, 50′ Noslin (L), 35′ Simeone (N)
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Lazzari, Patric, Gigot, Hysaj; Rovella, Dele-Bashiru (72′ Castrovilli); Tchaouna, Pedro (60′ Guendouzi), Zaccagni (60′ Isaksen); Noslin (92′ Marusic).
Napoli (4-2-3-1): Caprile; Zerbin (71′ Di Lorenzo), Rafa Marin, Juan Jesus, Spinazzola; Folorunsho (71′ McTominay), Gilmour; Ngonge (71′ Politano), Raspadori (84′ Lobotka), Neres; Simeone (77′ Lukaku).
Referee: Pairetto from Nichelino
Yellow playing cards: Rafa Marin (N), Zaccagni (L), Hysaj (L), Neres (N).