ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-off leg one match between SS Lazio and CFR Cluj at Stadio Olimpico on February 16, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Lazio Player Ratings for Resilient 1-0 Win Over CFR Cluj

ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-off leg one match between SS Lazio and CFR Cluj at Stadio Olimpico on February 16, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

A 10-man Lazio did well to hold onto a 1-0 lead over CFR Cluj, picking up an important win in the first leg of their Europa Conference League knockout play-offs.

Defender Patric was shown a red card after just 15 minutes following a dreadful challenge as the last man on a charging Ermal Krasniqi, putting his side on the back foot almost immediately.

Lazio held firm despite the man-disadvantage and Ciro Immobile found the back of the net just before half time with a beautiful volley following a chipped pass from Felipe Anderson.

A tiring second half followed but Maurizio Sarri’s side refused to give up, holding onto their 1-0 lead and even threatening to score a second on a number of occasions.

It was a positive outing for the majority of the squad, with the only disappointment being the player brought in for the injured Alessio Romagnoli – Patric. Marcos Antonio was taken off to make space for Mario Gila.

Lazio player ratings for their 1-0 win over CFR Cluj

The Laziali:

  • 3: Patric;
  • 5: Marcos Antonio;
  • 5.5: Elseid Hysaj, Nicolo Casale, Mario Gila, Marusic, Pedro;
  • 6: Maximiano, Lazzari;
  • 6.5: Vecino, Zaccagni, Immobile;
  • 7: Milinkovic-Savic, Felipe Anderson.

La Gazzetta dello Sport:

  • 4.5: Patric;
  • 5: Lazzari;
  • 6: Maximiano, Marusic, Pedro;
  • 6.5: Casale, Hysaj, Gila, Vecino, Zaccagni;
  • 7: Milinkovic-Savic, Felipe Anderson, Immobile.

Corriere dello Sport:

  • 4.5: Patric;
  • 5.5: Lazzari, Casale;
  • 6: Maximiano, Hysaj, Marusic, Pedro;
  • 6.5: Milinkovic-Savic, Gila, Vecino, Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni;
  • 7.5: Immobile.
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