Lazio 1 v 2 AC Milan

 

I have always enjoyed Lazio- Milan matches as it’s often an open game and normally falls into Milan’s favour of late.

Lazio start vibrantly, continually attacking down the right hand side of the pitch.This resulted in a mental lapse early on in the Milan defence and Immobile was able to slot one into the back of the net amongst the early brainfade.

 Milan grew in the game but Lazio were able to absorb pressure before attacking down the centre with quick paced dangerous movements. Milan attacked relentlessly just before half time with Giroud a constant threat all match with his runs and his close effort shots. 

 

 

Early in the second half, Milan’s attacks down the left hand side resulted in Leao providing an assist for Giroud to slot home Milan continued their dominance seeking the final finish. Tonali had taken control of the midfield with his relentless hounding of Lazios ball winners resulting in turn overs and causing Lazio to take a more conservative approach at times.Leao played one of his most consistent matches, continually providing an option and working well together with Theo to try and find space behind Lazio’s defence. Lazio however on the other hand gave as good as they got with the last ten minutes both teams went for blood.

Zlatan had entered the foray late into the game proved decisive as he prevented a clearance from a Lazio defence  with a header straight into the path of Tonali who scored in the final few minutes of the game.

 

 

Player Ratings

3- Tonali
2-Leao
1-Giroud