In a tightly contested encounter during Serie A’s 16th round, Lazio faced off against Cremonese, ending with a stalemate as neither side found the back of the net, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
Francesco Folino emerged as the standout player of the match, showcasing his defensive prowess by clearing three crucial balls from danger. On the opposing end, Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, also had a noteworthy performance, making three vital saves to keep his team level.
Lazio, under the guidance of head coach Maurizio Sarri, adopted a 4-3-3 formation with Provedel in goal. The defensive line consisted of Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, and Luca Pellegrini. The midfield trio featured Mattéo Guendouzi, Danilo Cataldi, and Matías Vecino, while Matteo Cancellieri, Valentín Castellanos, and Pedro Rodriguez led the attack.
Cremonese, on the other hand, operated under coach Davide Nicola in a 3-5-2 setup. Emil Audero stood between the posts, supported by a defense comprising Filippo Terracciano, Federico Baschirotto, and Francesco Folino. The midfield was manned by Tommaso Barbieri, Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo, Giuseppe Pezzella, and Dennis Johnsen, with Federico Bonazzoli and Jamie Vardy at the forefront.
The match, officiated by referee Luca Pairetto, saw both teams struggle to create clear-cut chances, ultimately leading to a goalless draw. Looking ahead, Lazio is set to visit Udinese, while Cremonese will host Napoli in their next fixtures.
Following this result, Lazio stands in 8th place in the league table with 23 points, while Cremonese occupies 11th position with 21 points.
Lazio Substitutions
- 62’ 2T – Pedro Rodriguez off, Tijjani Noslin on
- 63’ 2T – Matías Vecino off, Reda Belahyane on
- 81’ 2T – Luca Pellegrini off, Manuel Lazzari on
Yellow Cards for Lazio:
- 37’ 1T – Pedro Rodriguez (holding an opponent to prevent an advance)
- 34’ 2T – Mattéo Guendouzi (unsporting behavior)
- 46’ 2T – Mario Gila (unsporting behavior)
Cremonese Substitutions
- 68’ 2T – Alberto Grassi off, Jari Vandeputte on
- 68’ 2T – Francesco Folino off, Federico Ceccherini on
- 75’ 2T – Federico Bonazzoli off, Antonio Sanabria on
- 75’ 2T – Dennis Johnsen off, Alessio Zerbin on
- 86’ 2T – Tommaso Barbieri off, Romano Floriani on
Yellow Cards for Cremonese:
- 42’ 1T – Alberto Grassi (delaying the game)
- 23’ 2T – Tommaso Barbieri (unsporting behavior)
- 35’ 2T – Giuseppe Pezzella (unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Cremonese:
- 48’ 2T – Federico Ceccherini (direct red card)