Europa League: Sturm Graz-Lazio 0-0, goal canceled at Immobile

An important draw for Lazio in the away match against Sturm Graz. Sarri’s team resists the attacks of the Austrians, more dangerous in the first half and also at the start of the second half. Then the Biancocelesti show themselves more proactive and swear at a goal canceled at Immobile for offside. After the 5-1 sinking immediately at Midtjylland, Lazio returns to move the standings after a test, however, with too many uncertainties.

Difficulty

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Three novelties in the line-up compared to the one played on Sunday against Spezia. In defense enter Hysaj and Gila to let Lazzari and Patric catch his breath, while forward Pedro alternates Zaccagni. Sarri does not give up on Milinkovic who had started off the bench in the two previous Europa League games. The Austrians start the attack. In the 3 ‘, Hysaj foiled on a free kick from Horvat after an empty exit from Provedel. At 12 ‘Lazio close to scoring. Quick restart orchestrated by Luis Alberto who sorts for Immobile, ready to relaunch the Spaniard who, however, is anticipated by Dante. On the corner of the same Luis Alberto Siebenhandl is uncertain in the control of the ball. Sturm Graz replied. Provedel flew to neutralize Boving’s shot and a minute later watched for Ajeti’s header. At 19 ‘the Lazio goalkeeper messes about a raise, Horvat is lurking: high shot. Race across the board. Pedro raids, Immobile tries to hook into the area. Provedel opposes a blow from Stankovic. Lazio suffers from the depth that the Austrians are able to give to the maneuver and cannot free themselves from the opponent’s pressing to set the game more easily. At 33 ‘, Marusic’s providential advance on Boving in the area. Sarri’s team struggles to express themselves according to their characteristics, but keeps the game in control. We go to the interval at 0-0.

Property

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In the second half, Sarri inserts Lazzari and Zaccagni in place of Marusic and Felipe Anderson respectively. As a result, Hysaj moves to the role of left-back and Pedro to the right wing. Ilzer’s formation dangerous in the 6 ‘, but Affengruber from a very good position does not frame the goal. At 16 ‘, Siebenhandl in diving foils on Pedro who, however, turns out to be offside. A minute later, Immobile’s regular position, which kicks off Pedro’s cross: ball out. Milinkovic, less brilliant than usual, is replaced by Vecino. Two changes in Sturm Graz: Kiteishvili and Fuseini take over Horvat and Boving. At 27 ‘Sarri alternates Pedro with Cancellieri. Which stands out immediately, launching Immobile that from a decentralized position ends on the net but the Austrian goalkeeper remedies at the exit. Patric takes over from Gila. Ajeti and Hierlander come out, Ilzer engages Sarkaria and Ljubic. At 35 ‘long pass by Hysaj, Immobile snaps, dribbles the goalkeeper and bags, but the goal is canceled for offside after the Var check. Gazibegovic expelled for a foul on Zaccagni: he was already booked. Now it is Lazio to push more in attack. Cancellieri tries with a header. Sturm Graz covers: outside Prass to insert an extra defender, Ingolitsch. Five minutes of recovery. Lazio tries to break the deadlock until the end, but the match ends without a goal.