Lazio celebrated a crucial win at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium in the latest round of the Serie A fixtures. The match turned in favor of Lazio when defender Victor Nelsson inadvertently scored an own goal in the 78th minute, sealing the game with a score of 1-0. Hellas Verona struggled to turn the tide after the unfortunate stroke.
The standout player of the match was Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, who showcased his skills by making three pivotal saves that kept his team in the lead.
Another notable performer was Gustav Isaksen, the Lazio forward, who threatened the opposing goal with two attempts, contributing to his team’s attack.
Hellas Verona’s manager, Paolo Zanetti, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, placing Lorenzo Montipò in goal, supported by a defensive line of Armel Bella Kotchap, Victor Nelsson, and Nicolás Valentini. The midfield comprised Domagoj Bradaric, Cheikh Niasse, Roberto Gagliardini, Antoine Bernede, and Martin Frese, with Giovane Santana and Gift Orban leading the front line.
On the other side, Lazio’s coach Maurizio Sarri chose a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Ivan Provedel as the keeper, with Luca Pellegrini, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, and Adam Marusic in defense. The midfield trio included Matías Vecino, Danilo Cataldi, and Kenneth Taylor, while Matteo Cancellieri, Tijjani Noslin, and Gustav Isaksen formed the attacking front.
The match was officiated by referee Marco Guida.
Hellas Verona’s next fixture will be at home against Bologna, while Lazio will host Como 1907 in their upcoming match.
Following this outcome, Hellas Verona remains at the bottom of the table with 13 points, positioned in 19th place, while Lazio climbs to 28 points, settling in 8th place in the league.
Substitutions for Hellas Verona
67’ 2T – Gift Orban off for Amin Sarr, Giovane Santana off for Daniel Mosquera
75’ 2T – Armel Bella Kotchap off for Unai Núñez, Roberto Gagliardini off for Suat Serdar
86’ 2T – Cheikh Niasse off for Al Musrati
Yellow Cards for Hellas Verona:
5’ 1T – Armel Bella Kotchap (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
25’ 1T – Nicolás Valentini (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for Lazio
54’ 2T – Luca Pellegrini off for Manuel Lazzari
55’ 2T – Tijjani Noslin off for Petar Ratkov
68’ 2T – Gustav Isaksen off for Pedro Rodriguez, Danilo Cataldi off for Nicolò Rovella
90’ 2T – Kenneth Taylor off for Reda Belahyane
Yellow Card for Lazio:
18’ 1T – Matteo Cancellieri (Unsportsmanlike conduct)