Lazio vs. Hellas Verona
5-2
Lazio Starting XI:
Marchetti, Konko, Mauricio, Hoedt, Lulic, Biglia, Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Anderson, Matri, Mauri
Hellas Verona Starting XI:
Gollini, Pisano, Hellander, Moras, Fares, Wszolek, Ionita, Greco, Jankovic, Pazzini, Toni
Lazio: 7th
Hellas Verona: 20th
Lazio got back on track with a convincing win, maintaining the majority of possession, and knocking in an enormous 5 goals. The defensive display was not as convincing thanks to the relentless efforts of Verona’s attack. But, the defense of Hellas was what truly cost them. Scoring two goals is great, but its importance is diminished when they also concede 5. Overall an enticing game, as Verona pulled it back to 3-2 at one point.
Player Ratings:
Marchetti: 6.5- an adequate performance with some mistakes but some important stops
Konko: 7- did well keeping his side safe defensively, showed some attacking as well
Mauricio: 6- solid defensive game, but picked up a yellow
Hoedt: 5.5- was caught out too often on Verona’s attack, responsible for Toni’s goal
Lulic: 6- solid defensively, tended to drift to the center whilst attacking
Biglia: 6- continues to be a presence, needs to show his authority more often
Cataldi: 7.5- probably the best performace, two assists, great play in the midfield
Milinkovic: 6- struggled somewhat, but continued to try to find ways to break down the defense
Anderson: 7- bagged a goal which topped of an overall positive performance; hopefully will return to last season’s form
Matri: 7- played well, but seemed to waste chance in link up play until his goal
Mauri: 7.5- showed great offensive prowess, important in buildup play
Substitutes:
Keita Balde: 6- great contributions including a great volley as the fourth
Klose: 6- showed experience with his brilliantly timed cross to Keita
Candreva: N/A
Anderson and Matri celebrate after a goal in the 5-2 win against Hellas Verona
