Lazio-Verona 3-3: Simeone, Lasagna, Cabral, Felipe Anderson, Pedro and Hongla

Under the pressure of the 55 thousand of the Olimpico, Lazio collects against Verona that point that was needed to secure the solitary fifth place, anticipating Roma in the standings, after the draw against Juventus had given them the qualification in the Europa League. But against Tudor’s side it was an uphill battle. Veneti on the double advantage already after 14 minutes. Cabral and Felipe Anderson, the great driver of the Biancocelesti, immediately replied to the goals of Simeone and Lasagna. In the second half, Pedro’s call deluded Lazio, but then Hongla set the definitive 3-3. Proof of character of Tudor’s Verona, who managed to make him the record in goals in A (65 in total) torn from the team of Mandorlini in 2013-14, which however retains that of the points.

FOUR GOALS IN 29 ‘

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Injured Immobile and Luis Alberto, disqualified Patric, Sarri brings Luiz Felipe back to the center of the rearguard from central, with Basic from inside and Cabral confirms as center forward. Due to the disqualification of Gunter, Tudor inserts Coppola from central, completing the back department with Sutalo in place of Casale (the defender chased by Lazio starts from the bench). Revolutionized the median compared to the match against Turin, Faraoni, Hongla and Veloso enter. Between the posts first as a starter in A for Berardi, former Lazio Primavera. The match went live immediately: on 6 ‘Verona broke the deadlock. Pharaohs raid on the right, change in front and Lazovic crosses for Simeone’s peremptory header, who scores his eighth goal to Lazio. The Biancocelesti try to react immediately. A little to the side a net touch by Cabral. Luiz Felipe (outside) is also dangerous. The pressing of the Venetians in the middle of the field is effective. Lazio braking under construction. And 14 ‘comes the doubling of Hellas. Lasagna raid and a fulminating left from distance that carom on the two poles before ending up in the sack. Lazio does not break down. And two minutes later he shortens the distance with Cabral, on Sutalo’s deviation trajectory: first goal by a Cape Verdean in A. Sarri’s team insists. And in the 29th minute he reached a draw. Felipe Anderson makes his way into the area. A rebound between the opposing defenders favors him and the Brazilian puts Berardi on. Intense race. Tudor alternates Sutalo with Casale to rebalance the defense. The game is progressing at a great pace. Caprari and Hongla on one side, Basic on the other try the network. At the interval at 2-2.

FROM PEDRO TO HONGLA

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In the second half, Verona shows up with Tameze in place of Ceccherini. In Lazio season debut for Kamenovic who takes over Luiz Felipe. And at the 2 ‘Sarri has to let Pedro in for Zaccagni who accuses muscle problems. Insidious milinkvoic: trio of chances in a row to score. At 17 ‘the goal of overtaking Lazio. From Pedro to Felipe Anderson who kicks at the net. Pedro throws himself on Berardi’s rebuff and signs the 3-2. At 25 ‘Bessa alternates with Simeone. At 27 ‘in Lazio Cataldi and Cabral come out for Leiva and Romero. Strakosha is good at thwarting Caprari and Lasagna attempts. At 31 ‘, Lazio defense against the clock on a foray by Hongla who then closes the net on Lazovic’s passage from the bottom and brings the result in a draw. Basic gives the poto to Akpa Akpro. Always high rhythms. New chance for Milinkovic. At 37 ‘Acerbi pole. Latest changes in Verona: Caprari and Hongla replaced by Dawidowicz and Depaoli. Closing with both teams chasing the goal. Five minutes of recovery. It ends 3-3 amidst the applause of the Olimpico.