Milan 2-2 Lazio: danger down the flanks
The opening Serie A game of the season was excellent, with all four goals coming in a frantic first 35 minutes. Max Allegri continued with his 4-3-1-2 shape, with Antonio Cassano playing just off...
View ArticleLazio 2-1 Roma: Full-backs give Roma the early advantage but Lazio nick it...
A game that turned on a red card and penalty decision – Luis Enrique won the early battle, but Eddy Reja’s side came through for him in stoppage time. Reja chose his usual shape, a cross between a...
View ArticleEight points on Lazio 0-1 Juventus
Another important, impressive victory for Juventus over a fellow title challenger. Here are eight observations on the game. 1. In the first half, much of the action came down Juventus’ right, the area...
View ArticleNapoli 3-0 Lazio: Cavani x 3
Edinson Cavani hit a hattrick – and missed a penalty – as Napoli stormed to victory. Walter Mazzarri started Alessandro Gamberini rather than Salvatore Aronica in defence and Valon Behrami ahead of...
View ArticleLazio 0-2 Fiorentina: Ledesma shows how not to play the holding midfield role...
A familiar, assured passing performance from Fiorentina – but a rare away victory. They leapfrog Lazio into fourth. Vladimir Petkovic was without right-winger Antonio Candreva after his red card...
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