La Dea Conquers Olimpico! Win 2-0 over Lazio, Ederson’s Penalty and Zalewski’s Goal Determine the Result

Lazio vs Atalanta results, final score 0-2: La Dea achieved an important 2-0 victory over hosts Lazio in the continuation Series A at the Stadio Olimpico. Ederson’s penalty goal in the 41st minute and Nicola Zalewski’s curling strike in the second half ensured three points for the visitors while lifting them temporarily to sixth place in the standings.

This match is also a warm-up before the two teams meet again in the Coppa Italia semifinals, with the second leg scheduled for March 4. Latium came with a number of absences. Alessio Romagnoli is serving a suspension, while Pedro, Mattia Zaccagni, Toma Basic, Manuel Lazzari and Samuel Gigot are still injured. Daniel Maldini appeared to face his former club.

In the stronghold AtalantaCharles De Ketelaere is out for at least a month after knee surgery and Gianluca Scamacca is not yet fully fit. However, Marten de Roon and Honest Ahanor are available again after serving their sentences. The atmosphere in the stadium felt quiet again because of the home fans’ protest.

First Half Opportunities and Crucial Moments

Lazio almost opened the scoring through a situation that started with Ivan Provedel’s mistake when he came out of his nest to cover Lorenzo Bernasconi. The cross ball went to Nikola Krstovic, but Oliver Provstgaard made a sweep right on the goal line and saved the opportunity.

Kenneth Taylor tried his luck with an acrobatic kick, but lacked power. On the other hand, Ahanor headed the ball from a corner kick that went off the far post.

Ahanor had difficulty marking Gustav Isaksen and already had a yellow card. The coach then withdrew the 17 year old player in the 25th minute to be replaced by Sead Kolasinac.

Lazio continued to press. Maldini pulled the ball from the end line and made space for Taylor, but the midfielder’s shot was parried by Marco Carnesecchi and hit the near post.

Big changes occurred before halftime. Davide Zappacosta performed a one-two combination on the right and sent a cross from the end line. Danilo Cataldi, who was sliding, was seen touching the ball with his hand raised.

The referee immediately pointed to the spot without the help of VAR. Ederson outwits Provedel and puts Atalanta 1-0 ahead.

Zalewski Key to Victory

Entering the second half, Mario Gila had to leave the field due to a collision in the area above his knee. Lazio had asked for a penalty for Zappacosta’s alleged handball, but Nuno Tavares was in an offside position first so the situation was deemed irrelevant.

The hosts had a double chance from a short corner. Tijjani Noslin’s header was blocked with one hand by Carnesecchi, then Adam Marusic failed to direct the rebound on target.

Instead of equalizing, Lazio conceded again. Zalewski received the ball outside the penalty box and fired a curling right-footed shot into the bottom corner of the goal. The goal practically broke the hosts’ momentum.

Carnesecchi was again alert to save Maldini’s free kick. Atalanta lost Giacomo Raspadori in the 86th minute due to a thigh problem after all the substitutes had been used, so they finished the match with ten men.

This situation gives Lazio hope. Petar Ratkov’s header from a corner hit the post, and he also failed to take advantage of a chance from about eight meters away although the situation was later disallowed because Boulaye He was offside first.

The 2-0 score lasted until the end. This result brings Atalanta temporarily up to sixth place, even though Como still has one game in hand. For Lazio, this defeat is homework before the rematch in Italian Cup.