The episode that decides the match in the 69th minute: foul in the area by Upamecano on Isaksen. Red directed at the defender and the Biancoceleste attacker’s goal comes from the spot. I return to Germany on March 5th
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Ciro Immobile makes Lazio dream. With a penalty, midway through the second half, the captain sealed the victory over Bayern Munich. And he takes Sarri’s team forward, surprisingly, but with great merit, in the race to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals. A great test of tactical depth and personality allows Sarri’s team to overturn every prediction against the Germans who, however, have also shown their problems in recent times at the Olimpico. In the second leg in Munich on March 5th, the Lazio team seen in the first round of the round of 16 will present themselves with all the credentials to achieve the feat.
Lazio wall
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Vecino stops during the warm-up due to muscular problems: Sarri’s list of injured players grows longer and also includes Zaccagni, Pellegrini and Rovella. Cataldi is directing. In defense Hysaj is preferred to Lazzari and Marusic moves to the role of right back. Cagliari’s trident confirmed with Isaksen, Immobile and Felipe Anderson. Bayern immediately shoots: Kimmich shoots wide. Big chance for Kane in the 7th minute, but the Englishman squanders it following an inviting assist from Muller. Lazio makes a wall with a very compact set-up. The Biancocelesti’s disengagement goes deep: Neuer anticipates Immobile. In the 22nd minute, an insidious whip from Luis Alberto from distance flies over the top corner. They push the Germans to break the deadlock. Sarri’s team holds the field well with clarity and determination. In the 32nd minute, Sané’s free-kick grazes Provedel’s goal post. In the 38th minute Isaksen made an incursion and attempted a save without managing to get on target. Chills for Lazio due to Provedel’s uncertainty immediately resolved. In the 40th minute Bayern accelerates: Musiala shoots from a very good position. Isaksen’s tip into the area, Immobile fails to connect to the ball. Intense match at all times. Teams at halftime without recovery and without goals.
strictly immobile
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The second half starts with a great opportunity for Lazio. Isaksen arrives in front of Neur but is neutralized by the German goalkeeper. Sarri’s team appears more confident in their abilities. Kane’s header in the 14th minute: high. Hysaj gets hurt; Lazzari enters, Bayern increases their phrasing, Lazio tries to exploit the spaces in the counterattacks. Orderly pressing by the Biancocelesti. In the 22nd minute, Lazio was penalized for a foul on Isaksen by Upamecano who was sent off. In the 24th minute Immobile scored the Biancoceleste’s lead from the penalty spot. The two protagonists of the goal are replaced via the scheduled relays with Pedro and Castellanos, Ovation from the Olimpico for Immobile. Applause also for Isaksen. News in Bayern with De Ligt replacing Goretzka. Gila goes, Patric enters. Sarri also brings out Luis Alberto: room for Kamada. Two changes also among the Germans: Muller and Sanè come out for Choupo-Moting and Tel. Bayern launches an assault to try to equalize. Lazio limits and controls. And in the 44th minute the second goal could have come, but Felipe Anderson was stopped at the last minute by Kim. Five minutes of added time. Neuer saves from Pedro. The final shout comes from Lazio among the 60,000 at the Olimpico.
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