Lazio put on a mature and controlled display in their tense Derby della Capitale win over inter-city rivals Roma.
The Biancocelesti secured a 1-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to Mattia Zaccagni’s 65th minute strike, being let off the hook after a VAR check ruled out Nicolo Casale’s own goal for an offside in the build-up.
The win was worth more than just three points to Lazio as they fight for a top four finish, with Roma hot on the heels of the Champions League hopefuls. The result puts Maurizio Sarri’s side second, five points clear of fifth.
After a few weeks of misery, the Biancocelesti showed their best in the Derby della Capitale, with players like Ivan Provedel, Luis Alberto and Mattia Zaccagni all playing a central role in the victory.
The performance also showed that Lazio can afford to be without talismanic striker Ciro Immobile, who missed out through injury.
Lazio player ratings for their 1-0 derby win over Roma
The Laziali:
- 6: Hysaj, Marusic, Cataldi, Milinkovic-Savic, Felipe Anderson;
- 6.5: Romagnoli, Casale;
- 7: Provedel, Luis Alberto, Pedro;
- 7.5: Zaccagni.
Corriere dello Sport:
- 5: Marusic;
- 6: Milinkovic-Savic, Pedro;
- 6.5: Provedel, Casale, Hysaj, Cataldi, Felipe Anderson;
- 7: Romagnoli;
- 7.5: Luis Alberto, Zaccagni.
La Gazzetta dello Sport:
- 5: Marusic;
- 6: Hysaj, Cataldi, Felipe Anderson;
- 6.5: Provedel, Casale, Romagnoli, Milinkovic-Savic, Pedro;
- 7: Luis Alberto;
- 7.5: Zaccagni.
