The official Serie A YouTube channel has uploaded the highlights of Saturday’s dramatic showdown between Lazio and Juventus.
Juventus Take the Lead in the Second Half
Considering the great importance of this fixture in the Champions League race, the action of the first half failed to live up to expectations. Nevertheless, the thrilling events of the second period remunerated Calcio fans. It all began with Randal Kolo Muani’s header which gave the Old Lady the lead.
Player Ratings: Lazio 1-1 Juventus – Matias Vecino the Super-Sub
However, Pierre Kalulu foolishly hit Taty Castellanos in the face, which prompted a red card following an on-field review. The Argentinian striker thought he had won a spot-kick, but the decision was overturned as the VAR spotted an offside position.
Matias Vecino Saves the Day
Despite the setback, Lazio kept pushing, bringing almost the entire team forward and surrounding the 10-man Juventus inside their own area. In the end, Matias Vecino pounced on the rebound to give the Biancocelesti a 96th-minute equalizer that kept their Champions League hopes alive.
