The out-of-form Lazio prolonged their uninspiring run, as they suffered their heaviest defeat to Bologna since 1957/58.
Lazio Beginning Lineup
Marco Baroni had complete squad to select from except for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. He determined to unleash a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Matias Vecino performing as an attacking midfielder behind Boulaye Dia.
Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni began on the wings, whereas Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella fashioned the double pivot, with Manuel Lazzari, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli and Adam Marusic forming the backline in entrance of Ivan Provedel.
Jens Odgaard Kickstarts the Present
After an unuventful quarter-hour, the Rossoblu shocked the guests with the opener. After switching the play to the left, Juan Miranda was provided with sufficient time and area to ship a cross in direction of goal-mouth. Maybe considering it was Provedel’s ball, Gila didn’t take any motion, thus permitting Jens Odgaard to slide behind him and rating a wonderful volley from shut vary.
Whereas the Biancocelesti followers had been hoping for an improved show within the second interval, it was fairly the alternative, with Baroni’s males struggling a surprising collapse.
Riccardo Orsolini Makes it Two
Riccardo Orsolini, who got here shut within the first half, finally acquired his objective after being fed with a pleasant via ball from Dan Ndoye. The Italian winger acquired the ball between the 2 Lazio centre-backs earlier than beating Provedel with a intelligent chip.
Again-to-Again Blows
Just a few seconds after the restart, Guendouzi’s complacent move gifted possession again to the Emilians who surged ahead with numbers and located one other crack within the backline. This time, it was Ndoye’s flip to attain after being assisted by Lewis Ferguson. The Swiss winger’s shot discovered its method between the crowds earlier than touchdown in Provedel’s far nook.
Earlier than being hauled off the pitch, Zaccagni produced Lazio’s solitary likelihood of the match, however was denied by the submit. Quite the opposite, Bologna stored pushing for extra, and had been rewarded for his or her efforts.
One other Pricey Howler from Mario Gila
Gila’s horror present on the again continued as he was dispossessed by Tommaso Pobega who was adamant to make up for his . The previous Milan midfielder drove the ball to the field earlier than feeding Santiago Castro who beat a reluctant Romagnoli earlier than sliding it previous the hapeless Provedel from shut vary.
Giovanni Fabbian Spherical Off Bologna Occasion
Sadly for Lazio, their humiliation wasn’t over but, because the Emilians had another in retailer. A neat passage of play on the left flank allowed Miranda to select up Giovanni Fabbian for his second help of the day. The previous Inter Milan midfielder did nicely to seek out the again of the web with a stable header.
Champions League Blow
In a single fell swoop, Bologna soared to fourth place within the standings (a minimum of quickly), whereas Lazio’s Champions League hopes had been dealt a serious blow as they slipped to sixth place, no to say the agonizing impact this outcome will depart on the gamers’ psych.
Bologna Lazio 5-0: outcome and scoresheet
Targets : 16′ Odgaard (B), 48′ Orsolini (B), 49′ Ndoye (B), 74′ Castro (B), 84′ Fabbian (B).
Bologna (4-2-3-1) : Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Lucumí, Miranda; Freuler (59′ Pobega), Ferguson; Orsolini (73′ Cambiaghi), Odgaard (59′ Fabbian), Ndoye (78′ Dominguez); Castro (78′ Dallinga).
Lazio (4-2-3-1) : Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi (78′ Belahyane), Rovella; Isaksen (46′ Pedro), Vecino (83′ Ibrahimovic), Zaccagni (62′ Tchaouna); Dia (62′ Noslin).
Referee : Colombo from Como
Yellow playing cards : 33′ Freuler (B), 44′ Gila (L), 58′ Vecino (L), 76′ Castro (B), 91′ Romagnoli (L).