In a commanding display, Lazio overpowered Genoa with a 3-0 win at Stadio Olimpico, bolstered by clinical finishing and control over the game’s tempo.
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Lazio maintained a solid 61% ball possession, dictating the pace from the start. Here’s a breakdown of the game’s key moments:
First Half
- Kick-Off: Genoa kicked off under sunny skies with Stadio Olimpico’s pitch in top condition, setting the stage for technical gameplay.
- 21’ Goal – Lazio 1-0 Genoa: Tijjani Noslin opened the scoring for Lazio with a precision strike assisted by Nuno Tavares, giving Lazio the early edge.
- 45+2’ Half-Time: Lazio entered the break with a narrow lead, controlling 62% of possession while Genoa struggled to create clear opportunities.
Second Half
- 46’ – Substitutions introduced fresh energy as Genoa made tactical changes to boost their performance.
- 86’ Goal – Lazio 2-0 Genoa: Pedro Rodriguez doubled Lazio’s lead, reacting swiftly to a loose ball and striking it cleanly into the net.
- 90+4’ Goal – Lazio 3-0 Genoa: Matias Vecino headed home the third goal with a well-timed assist from Nuno Tavares, sealing the victory in stoppage time.
- 90+6’ Full-Time: Lazio celebrated a well-deserved 3-0 triumph after an effective, disciplined performance.
Match Statistics
- Ball Possession: Lazio 61% – Genoa 39%
- Shots on Target: Lazio demonstrated accuracy, converting chances and testing Genoa’s defense consistently.
- Defensive Work: Genoa’s Johan Vasquez and Alessandro Vogliacco provided crucial interceptions but couldn’t prevent Lazio’s offense from breaking through.
Key Takeaways
- Lazio’s Attacking Prowess: The hosts leveraged set pieces effectively, and players like Noslin, Rodriguez, and Vecino demonstrated their scoring potential.
- Genoa’s Struggles: Despite holding their own at times, Genoa’s defense ultimately couldn’t withstand Lazio’s coordinated attacks.
- Midfield Dominance: With strong tackles and interceptions, Lazio controlled the midfield, disrupting Genoa’s plays and keeping pressure on the opposition.
Lazio’s victory showcases their form and adaptability, as they continue to climb the standings while Genoa will need to reassess tactics to improve their league position.
Commentary
90+6′ Lazio with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6′ That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5′ Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Genoa: 39%.
90+4′ Nuno Tavares provided the assist for the goal.
90+4′ G O O O A A A L – Matias Vecino from Lazio heads the ball home!
90+4′ The cross by Nuno Tavares from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+4′ Pedro Rodriguez from Lazio takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+4′ Milan Badelj relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4′ Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
90+4′ Nuno Tavares makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4′ The referee signals a free kick as Gaetano Castrovilli from Lazio trips Morten Frendrup
90+3′ Lazio are in control of the ball.
90+2′ The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2′ Goal kick for Genoa.
90+2′ Loum Tchaouna fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2′ Andrea Pinamonti from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2′ Andrea Pinamonti from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2’Matteo Guendouzi from Lazio takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2′ Johan Vasquez successfully blocks the shot
90+2′ A shot by Matias Vecino is blocked.
90+1′ Matias Vecino from Lazio heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+1′ The cross by Loum Tchaouna from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+1′ Loum Tchaouna from Lazio takes a short corner kick from the right.
90′ Nicola Leali from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90′ Ball possession: Lazio: 58%, Genoa: 42%.
89′ Lazio are in control of the ball.
89′ Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
88′ Alan Matturro relieves the pressure with a clearance
88′ Lazio are trying to create something here.
88′ Samuel Gigot wins an air challenge against Jeff Ekhator
87′ Genoa are in control of the ball.
86′ G O O O A A A L – Pedro Rodriguez reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
86′ Nicola Leali from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
86′ Johan Vasquez from Genoa concedes a foul on Loum Tchaouna but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
86′ Lazio start a counter attack.
86′ Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
85′ Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
85′ Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
85′ Ball possession: Lazio: 59%, Genoa: 41%.
85′ Mario Gila is leaving the field to be replaced by Samuel Gigot in a tactical substitution.
85′ Nicolo Rovella is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaetano Castrovilli in a tactical substitution.
84′ Goal kick for Genoa.
83′ The referee signals a free kick as Milan Badelj from Genoa trips Pedro Rodriguez
83′ Valentin Castellanos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82′ The referee signals a free kick as Nicolo Rovella from Lazio trips Filippo Melegoni
82′ Nicolo Rovella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82′ Mario Gila wins an air challenge against Andrea Pinamonti
82′ Goal kick for Genoa.
81′ Loum Tchaouna goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
81′ Pedro Rodriguez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
81′ Pedro Rodriguez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80′ Alan Matturro relieves the pressure with a clearance
80′ Ball possession: Lazio: 58%, Genoa: 42%.
80′ Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
80′ Johan Vasquez from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78′ Goal kick for Genoa.
78′ Tijjani Noslin is leaving the field to be replaced by Loum Tchaouna in a tactical substitution.
78′ Patric from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
78′ A chance presents itself to Tijjani Noslin from Lazio but his header goes wide
78′ Pedro Rodriguez from Lazio swings in the corner from the right.
77′ Nicola Leali from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77′ Nuno Tavares makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76′ Safe hands from Nicola Leali as he comes out and claims the ball
76′ The cross by Adam Marusic from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
76′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75′ Lazio are trying to create something here.
75′ Ball possession: Lazio: 59%, Genoa: 41%.
74′ Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
74′ A player from Genoa takes a long throw into the opponent’s box.
73′ Adam Marusic relieves the pressure with a clearance
73′ Nuno Tavares hand-balls.
73′ Filippo Melegoni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73′ Nicolo Rovella makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
72′ Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
72′ Jeff Ekhator from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72′ Nicolo Rovella swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71′ David Ankeye is injured and is replaced by Filippo Melegoni.
71′ Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
71′ Lazio with a potentially dangerous attack.
70′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
70′ Ball possession: Lazio: 58%, Genoa: 42%.
70′ The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Pinamonti from Genoa trips Nuno Tavares
70′ Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
70′ The game is restarted.
70′ David Ankeye is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
69′ David Ankeye is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69′ Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68′ Genoa are in control of the ball.
67′ After a tactical foul, Adam Marusic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
67′ Adam Marusic from Lazio goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeff Ekhator
67′ Milan Badelj from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67′ Milan Badelj wins an air challenge against Mario Gila
67′ Pedro Rodriguez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
66′ Goal kick for Lazio.
65′ David Ankeye comes back onto the field.
65′ The referee signals a free kick as Matias Vecino from Lazio trips Milan Badelj
65′ The game is restarted.
65′ David Ankeye is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
64′ David Ankeye is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64′ Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64′ The referee signals a free kick as David Ankeye from Genoa trips Mario Gila
63′ Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63′ Goal kick for Genoa.
62′ Fabio Miretti is leaving the field to be replaced by Milan Badelj in a tactical substitution.
62′ Alessandro Zanoli is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeff Ekhator in a tactical substitution.
62′ Morten Thorsby is leaving the field to be replaced by David Ankeye in a tactical substitution.
62′ Gustav Isaksen is leaving the field to be replaced by Pedro Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
62’Boulaye Dia is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Vecino in a tactical substitution.
61’Gustav Isaksen from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
61’The cross by Adam Marusic from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
61’Alessandro Vogliacco successfully blocks the shot
61’A shot by Nuno Tavares is blocked.
61’Good effort by Valentin Castellanos as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
60’Ball possession: Lazio: 61%, Genoa: 39%.
60’Fabio Miretti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59’Nuno Tavares from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57’Matteo Guendouzi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57’Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
57’Boulaye Dia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57’Gustav Isaksen wins an air challenge against Fabio Miretti
57’Ivan Provedel from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55’Ball possession: Lazio: 64%, Genoa: 36%.
55’Yellow card for Mario Gila.
55’Reckless challenge there. Mario Gila commits a rough foul on Alessandro Zanoli
55’Brooke Norton-Cuffy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55’Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
55’Boulaye Dia wins an air challenge against Morten Thorsby
54’Valentin Castellanos from Lazio is ruled offside.
54’Goal kick for Genoa.
53’Valentin Castellanos from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
53’The cross by Nuno Tavares from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
53’Goal kick for Genoa.
53’Lazio are trying to create something here.
52’Goal kick for Lazio.
51’Morten Thorsby from Genoa sends an effort wide of target
51’Genoa are trying to create something here.
50’Ball possession: Lazio: 64%, Genoa: 36%.
50’Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
50’A player from Genoa takes a long throw into the opponent’s box.
50’Goal kick for Lazio.
49’Nicolo Rovella is penalised for pushing Fabio Miretti.
49’Brooke Norton-Cuffy relieves the pressure with a clearance
48’A chance presents itself to Tijjani Noslin from Lazio but his header goes wide
48’Tijjani Noslin wins an air challenge against Alan Matturro
48’The cross by Nuno Tavares from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48’Nuno Tavares makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48’Johan Vasquez from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47’Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47’Adam Marusic from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47’Patric from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47’Patric wins an air challenge against Morten Thorsby
47’Brooke Norton-Cuffy shoots from outside the box, but Ivan Provedel has it under control
46’Stefano Sabelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Brooke Norton-Cuffy in a tactical substitution.
46’The second half is underway.
45+2’The only goal scored by Lazio gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2’It’s over! The referee blows for half time
45+2’Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Genoa: 38%.
45+1’The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
45’Nicolo Rovella wins an air challenge against Andrea Pinamonti
45’Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Genoa: 38%.
45’Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
44’Safe hands from Nicola Leali as he comes out and claims the ball
44’Lazio with a potentially dangerous attack.
44’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
43’Johan Vasquez relieves the pressure with a clearance
43’Boulaye Dia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43’Morten Thorsby wins an air challenge against Boulaye Dia
43’Goal kick for Genoa.
43’Nuno Tavares fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42’Lazio are trying to create something here.
41’The referee signals a free kick as Stefano Sabelli from Genoa trips Tijjani Noslin
41’Johan Vasquez wins an air challenge against Valentin Castellanos
41’Goal kick for Lazio.
40’Ball possession: Lazio: 59%, Genoa: 41%.
40’Ivan Provedel from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
40’Aaron Caricol swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
40’Genoa are trying to create something here.
39’Goal kick for Genoa.
39’A chance presents itself to Valentin Castellanos from Lazio but his header goes wide
39’Valentin Castellanos wins an air challenge against Stefano Sabelli
39’Gustav Isaksen from Lazio swings in the corner from the right.
38’Johan Vasquez from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38’Lazio with a potentially dangerous attack.
37’Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36’Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
36’Lazio are trying to create something here.
35’Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Genoa: 38%.
35’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
35’Alessandro Zanoli relieves the pressure with a clearance
34’Lazio start a counter attack.
34’Patric is penalised for pushing Fabio Miretti.
33’Morten Thorsby wins an air challenge against Mario Gila
33’Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
31’Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
31’Mario Gila wins an air challenge against Morten Thorsby
31’The game is restarted.
30’Stefano Sabelli is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30’Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30’Ball possession: Lazio: 64%, Genoa: 36%.
29’Yellow card for Tijjani Noslin.
29’Reckless challenge there. Tijjani Noslin commits a rough foul on Stefano Sabelli
29’Morten Frendrup relieves the pressure with a clearance
28’Aaron Caricol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28’Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27’Lazio are in control of the ball.
26’Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25’Alessandro Vogliacco relieves the pressure with a clearance
25’Ball possession: Lazio: 62%, Genoa: 38%.
25’Lazio are trying to create something here.
24’Genoa are in control of the ball.
23’After a tactical foul, Stefano Sabelli sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
23’Obstruction as Stefano Sabelli cuts off the run of Nuno Tavares. A free-kick is awarded.
23’The cross by Aaron Caricol from Genoa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
22’A fantastic individual effort by Nuno Tavares!
22’Good individual effort from Tijjani Noslin as he scores with a great finesse.
21’Nuno Tavares provided the assist for the goal.
21’G O O O A A A L – Tijjani Noslin scores with the right foot!
21’Nuno Tavares creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21’Lazio start a counter attack.
21’Mario Gila relieves the pressure with a clearance
21’Morten Thorsby wins an air challenge against Patric
20’Ball possession: Lazio: 54%, Genoa: 46%.
20’Adam Marusic is penalised for pushing Andrea Pinamonti.
19’Johan Vasquez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
18’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
18’Lazio are in control of the ball.
17’Goal kick for Genoa.
17’Lazio are trying to create something here.
16’Lazio take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
16’Stefano Sabelli from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15’Lazio take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15’Mario Gila makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15’Mario Gila is penalised for pushing Stefano Sabelli.
15’Johan Vasquez from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15’Ball possession: Lazio: 51%, Genoa: 49%.
14’Alan Matturro from Genoa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gustav Isaksen
14’Ivan Provedel from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13’Aaron Caricol shoots from outside the box, but Ivan Provedel has it under control
13’A chance presents itself to Alessandro Vogliacco from Genoa but his header goes wide
13’Fabio Miretti from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
13’Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
13’Nuno Tavares from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12’Aaron Caricol from Genoa takes a short corner kick from the right.
12’Mario Gila successfully blocks the shot
12’A shot by Morten Frendrup is blocked.
12’The cross by Alan Matturro from Genoa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
11’Morten Thorsby wins an air challenge against Mario Gila
11’Genoa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11’Goal kick for Genoa.
10’Ball possession: Lazio: 46%, Genoa: 54%.
10’Nuno Tavares from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
10’Lazio with a potentially dangerous attack.
9’Alessandro Vogliacco from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8’Lazio with a potentially dangerous attack.
8’Johan Vasquez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7’Alessandro Vogliacco relieves the pressure with a clearance
7’Goal kick for Genoa.
7’Tijjani Noslin from Lazio sends an effort wide of target
6’The cross by Nuno Tavares from Lazio successfully finds a teammate in the box.
6’Morten Thorsby wins an air challenge against Patric
5′ The referee signals a free kick as Gustav Isaksen from Lazio trips Aaron Caricol
5′ Alessandro Zanoli from Genoa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5′ Ball possession: Lazio: 23%, Genoa: 77%.
5′ Morten Frendrup makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4′ Fabio Miretti makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3′ Stefano Sabelli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3’Goal kick for Lazio.
2′ Morten Frendrup from Genoa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
2′ Ivan Provedel from Lazio intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2′ Aaron Caricol swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2′ Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
2′ A player from Genoa takes a long throw into the opponent’s box.
1′ Patric relieves the pressure with a clearance
1′ Genoa take a throw-in in the opponent’s half of the field.
1′ The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1′ A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1′ Genoa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1′ The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stadio Olimpico, Rome, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
