Champions Roar Into Action: Lazio vs. Napoli in Rome's Stakes!
Lazio 1-0 AC Milan: Rossoneri’s Title Hopes Crash & Burn in Rome Boosted by the temporary return of their supporters, Lazio produced one of their finest performances of the season, beating AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to Gustav Isaksen’s solitary strike. Lazio & Milan Starting Lineups There were hardly any surprises in Maurizio Sarri’s lineup, with Daniel Maldini leading the charge in the 4-3-3 formation once more. Mattia Zaccagni and Gustav Isaksen flanked the Milan youth product, while Patric acted as a makeshift Regista in the absence of Nicolo Rovella and Danilo Cataldi, slotting in between Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Kenneth Taylor.
On the other hand, Massimiliano Allegri started with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic upfront. Alexis Saelemaekers and Derby hero Pervis Estupinan operated as wing-backs, while Ardon Jashari replaced the suspended Adrien Rabiot in the middle of the park, joining Luka Modric and Youssouf Fofana. Kenneth Taylor Denied by the Post The two sides spent the first 25 minutes trading jabs.
Isaksen hit the woodwork from close range, but the referee had spotted a handball on Zaccagni in the buildup. Milan threatened through Strahinja Pavlovic, who skipped past Mario Gila, but his shot was blocked by Oliver Provstgaard. The Serbian defender was in an offside position, but he still won his team a corner kick.
The rhythm of the contest picked up after reaching the halfway point of the first period. Estpinan got on the end of a Saelemakers cross, beating Isaksen for the ball. However, the Ecuadorian’s header whistled past the post.
A minute later, Lazio almost found the breakthrough aimed for goal from an acute angle, but his rocket crashed against the bar. Gustav Isaksen Gives Lazio the Lead Taylor’s chance proved to be the last warning for the Diavolo, as the Aquile took the lead a couple of minutes later through Isaksen. Adam Marusic sent a long ball towards the box, and the Danish winger was able to outmuscle and outpace Estupinan to put himself one-on-one with Mike Maignan, before placing an accurate low shot in the far corner.