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SS.Lazio 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Selasa, 18 Agustus 2015
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 3RD QUALIFICATION : SS.LAZIO VS BAYER LEVERKUSEN
It finally comes to this stage;The UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualification,which put a big match,probably the most exciting match in this qualification stage,between Italian Giant SS.Lazio toe-to-toe against Germany side Bayer Leverkusen. This match-up probably one of the least-meet combination,because history tells that these two only meet twice,UEFA European Cup 1998-1999 (It was named European Cup before later be changed into UEFA Champions League). The results were tie for both side,1-1 at Olimpico and 1-1 at Bay Arena.
[b] LAZIO [/b]
Lazio have finally come back to this very stage,the UEFA Champions League after being not featured since their last,2008/2009 season,during Delio Rossi's reign. But now,they are here,at the 3rd qualification stage. They came to this stage after almost hit the automatic-group stage ticket from their fierce rival,AS Roma. They lost the momentum and failed to get points in certain match,made Roma took the second,and even until the final match in 2014-2015 season,with an incredibly-win over Napoli,4-2,They still missed a point behind Roma. This 3rd QUalification for this stage is their fourth in their entire history. The last three,they won it. Their opponent,Bayer Leverkusen,is a very strong German-side. They have had an incredible season last year,before they were stopped by the mighty Juventus,which would be the finalist and lost miserably against Barcelona. Lazio have decent record against german side. The record of 4 Wins and 1 Draw is surely worried the German side. The last German club that visited Olimpico,went no point,defeated harshly,with an injury time goal. This day's Lazio is one of the strongest Italian side to be avoided in this stage. Manchester United and Valencia successfully avoided Lazio. Their lucky thing is Leverkusen's grief. Lazio is the second most productive team in serie A last season,with 71 goals,a goal behind Juventus,72 goals,and third best defense after Juventus and Roma,makes it worth to worry. They have lost more than a match this season,including a defeat against Juventus in Shanghai,for Supercoppa Italiana. Their strongest side is their dynamic play,led by 2 attractive and creative wingers Antonio Candreva and Felipe Anderson,and have a very dangerous Miro Klose. Klose have recognized Leverkusen,as he played several times against them,and most of them gave him a cheerful win. Their stronger side is their Mid. Last but not least,they rely too much on Stevan de Vrij,but they are pretty good to take on Leverkusen. Olimpico as the venue for the first leg will give an amazing advantage for the Italian side,since their record will be,without a doubt,extended.
[b] BAYER LEVERKUSEN [/b]
Bayer Leverkusen is the stronger side. They have a fantastic Champions League Campaign last season,reaching big 16 before being stopped by Juventus. Now they have come again,this time as the 4th ranking in Bundesliga,earned them a spot for the 3rd Qualification. Their opponent this stage is much stronger than any of their last season's opponent. Lazio have proven that they are worthy enough to be one of the 32 teams to hit the Champions League Group Stage. But Leverkusen should not be underistimated. Their campaign last season,and the fact that they have higher ranking in UEFA coefficient has given enough proof to make them slightly popular in this time. Leverkusen's coach said that the draw against Lazio was the worst draw ever,because it was just looked like an early knockout stage match. The coach had said that Lazio was much stronger this season. Felipe Anderson,Antonio Candreva,and even the veteran Miroslav Klose are the players to be looked and anticipated more than anyone else. Lazio striker,Miroslav Klose,is the Germany\s all-time goal scorer,with 71 goals,and even at the age of 37,he still looks dangerous,and his predatory skill should not be underistimated.
[b] PREDICTION [/b]
The match will come close since both club are strong side. But a close match doesn't mean the match will go on tie.
My prediction,since it will be played in Olimpico Stadium,Rome,in favor of Lazio. The Match will end on Lazio win the match by a margin,or if both team use an open play,the match could be rained over 4 goals.
Realistic Prediction
SS. Lazio 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Open Play Match
SS.Lazio 3-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Senin, 18 April 2011
Upcoming Match,Internazionale Milan vs SS.Lazio
Everyone might be know already that in the 1st meet,Lazio beat the defending champion by 3 goals to 1.But it was when Inter managed by Rafael Benitez.Now,He's not there anymore,has been replaced by former Milan coach Leonardo.It was a shocking news thought,to hire Leonardo.But he's giving all of his best to make Internazionale revive again.
When Rafa there,Inter was at 6th placed;But now its another story.Internazionale on Rafa reign isnt same with Leonardo's reign.The thing is,Leonardo can do better,and even make Inter claimed the 3rd place on the Serie A Table.
For US,Lazio,I'm pretty sure we already know this fact,the fact that show the determination of Internazionale,after hired Leonardo.
I dont think we can do an easy win like we did at Olimpico on the 1st meet.
Our squad are in a great shape,after defeating catania by 4 goals to 1,and the performance of few players has been great,even if we still couldnt use Ledesma and Radu at that time.
But the upcoming match,I'm pretty sure we can do something,at least to maintain the last spot for UEFA Champions League.I dont want to say we are impossible to win against Inter when we play at Giuseppe Meazza.We can do it,and also after Inter shame defeat,It could be hard for them to maintain the great shape.Also,they have been kicked from the 2nd place.I will clearly say they will go all-out to attack us.
But believe me,we are solid than before,and I'm pretty sure with the comfortable win over Catania at Sunday,we have something that could change the result at Giuseppe Meazza.
Zarate is not as ego as before;he even did two assists and a spectacular goal at the last minute.If he still at that performance,I can say we can steal three points from Giuseppe Meazza. Hernanes also have been found his performance,with the 1st goal he made over catania.
I only can say I am looking forward to Il Aquile's great performance at Giuseppe Meazza.Maybe we can steal 3-points there,to maintain our position,while Udinese will have to fight at Friuli against AC Parma,the team who surprisingly defeated Internazionale.
Last but not least,I've come with a prediction in my mind already.
After watch the head-to-head statistic,the meeting record and the player that are on fire,I predict that Lazio will Win by two goals to one...
So,Internazionale Milan 0-2 SS.Lazio
Goals made by Zarate and Mauri.
You got another prediction? You can post it here,let me know if you have it.
When Rafa there,Inter was at 6th placed;But now its another story.Internazionale on Rafa reign isnt same with Leonardo's reign.The thing is,Leonardo can do better,and even make Inter claimed the 3rd place on the Serie A Table.
For US,Lazio,I'm pretty sure we already know this fact,the fact that show the determination of Internazionale,after hired Leonardo.
I dont think we can do an easy win like we did at Olimpico on the 1st meet.
Our squad are in a great shape,after defeating catania by 4 goals to 1,and the performance of few players has been great,even if we still couldnt use Ledesma and Radu at that time.
But the upcoming match,I'm pretty sure we can do something,at least to maintain the last spot for UEFA Champions League.I dont want to say we are impossible to win against Inter when we play at Giuseppe Meazza.We can do it,and also after Inter shame defeat,It could be hard for them to maintain the great shape.Also,they have been kicked from the 2nd place.I will clearly say they will go all-out to attack us.
But believe me,we are solid than before,and I'm pretty sure with the comfortable win over Catania at Sunday,we have something that could change the result at Giuseppe Meazza.
Zarate is not as ego as before;he even did two assists and a spectacular goal at the last minute.If he still at that performance,I can say we can steal three points from Giuseppe Meazza. Hernanes also have been found his performance,with the 1st goal he made over catania.
I only can say I am looking forward to Il Aquile's great performance at Giuseppe Meazza.Maybe we can steal 3-points there,to maintain our position,while Udinese will have to fight at Friuli against AC Parma,the team who surprisingly defeated Internazionale.
Last but not least,I've come with a prediction in my mind already.
After watch the head-to-head statistic,the meeting record and the player that are on fire,I predict that Lazio will Win by two goals to one...
So,Internazionale Milan 0-2 SS.Lazio
Goals made by Zarate and Mauri.
You got another prediction? You can post it here,let me know if you have it.
The Review on the giornata 33
Milan pounded Sampdoria to go six points clear at the top of the table following Napoli's loss on home soil to Udinese, as Massimiliano Allegri's edge ever closer to the 2010-11 Serie A title.
Goal.com took stock of all the important fixtures, including the Clarence Seedorf and Antonio Cassano-inspired exploits of the league leaders in their 3-0 triumph over dismal Samp, which is now in the relegation zone. Scudetto hopefuls Napoli suffered a blow, surprisingly losing to an Udinese side that was without the injured Antonio Di Natale and Alexis Sanchez, but who were the players who stepped up in their absence?
Inter's season continues to get worse after its Champions League exit, as it was humbled by Parma and the diminutive Sebastian Giovinco. However, qualification to Europe's top competition looks a real possibility for Lazio after its attacking spectacle in Sicily.
Meanwhile, Roma may be under new ownership, but that wasn't enough as it was defeated by the inconsistent Palermo and Juventus could not continue their win streak after being held by Fiorentina.
Furthermore, at the bottom of the table, Cesena picked up key points in its fight against relegation and Genoa was back on form with a convincing 3-0 result versus struggling Brescia.
So finally the result of the few big team in Serie A has been become a shocking news.And this is the Serie A Table for Giornata 33
Goal.com took stock of all the important fixtures, including the Clarence Seedorf and Antonio Cassano-inspired exploits of the league leaders in their 3-0 triumph over dismal Samp, which is now in the relegation zone. Scudetto hopefuls Napoli suffered a blow, surprisingly losing to an Udinese side that was without the injured Antonio Di Natale and Alexis Sanchez, but who were the players who stepped up in their absence?
Inter's season continues to get worse after its Champions League exit, as it was humbled by Parma and the diminutive Sebastian Giovinco. However, qualification to Europe's top competition looks a real possibility for Lazio after its attacking spectacle in Sicily.
Meanwhile, Roma may be under new ownership, but that wasn't enough as it was defeated by the inconsistent Palermo and Juventus could not continue their win streak after being held by Fiorentina.
Furthermore, at the bottom of the table, Cesena picked up key points in its fight against relegation and Genoa was back on form with a convincing 3-0 result versus struggling Brescia.
So finally the result of the few big team in Serie A has been become a shocking news.And this is the Serie A Table for Giornata 33
Giornata 33,Catania 1-4 SS.Lazio
Lazio strengthened their grip on fourth place in Serie A with a convincing victory at Catania this afternoon.
Hernanes put Lazio ahead before half-time before Matias Ezequiel Schelotto equalised soon after the re-start.
Stefano Mauri then put Lazio back in front in the 56th minute and Sergio Floccari made it 3-1 with 12 minutes remaining.
Substitute Mauro Zarate capped off a wonderful afternoon for the visitors at the Angelo Massimino Stadium by adding his team's fourth one minute from time.
The result has left Lazio holding on to the last Champions League qualifying spot.
The Romans are four points clear of Udinese, who take on Napoli this evening.
The visitors enjoyed a strong start and would have taken a third minute lead had Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar not made a good save to deny Giuseppe Sculli's close-range header.
Shortly after, Mauri fed Floccari inside the area and his effort went wide.
Lazio pressed forward and could have gone in front in the 19th minute when Mauri's cross found Floccari inside the six-yard box but his shot was kept out by Andujar.
Lazio's efforts paid off before half-time.
Mauri's headed pass fell to Hernanes and he struck from close-range past Andujar.
Catania could have equalised seconds later with their first real chance of the game.
Ciro Capuano passed to Maxi Lopez on the left of the box, however, his effort went just wide of the near post.
Catania did pull level one minute after the re-start.
Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera could not hold onto Gonzalo Bergessio's bullet strike and the ball fell to Schelotto who fired past the keeper.
Lazio reacted and went back in front.
Mauri got behind Zarate's cross and struck from close range into the back of the net.
Catania could have made it 2-2 in the 74th minute but Matias Silvestre's header from Alejandro Gomez's cross went over the bar.
At the other end, Zarate found Floccari inside the area and his right-footed strike beat Andujar.
With one minute remaining, Zarate's free-kick towards the left corner of goal beat Andujar.
Hernanes put Lazio ahead before half-time before Matias Ezequiel Schelotto equalised soon after the re-start.
Stefano Mauri then put Lazio back in front in the 56th minute and Sergio Floccari made it 3-1 with 12 minutes remaining.
Substitute Mauro Zarate capped off a wonderful afternoon for the visitors at the Angelo Massimino Stadium by adding his team's fourth one minute from time.
The result has left Lazio holding on to the last Champions League qualifying spot.
The Romans are four points clear of Udinese, who take on Napoli this evening.
The visitors enjoyed a strong start and would have taken a third minute lead had Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar not made a good save to deny Giuseppe Sculli's close-range header.
Shortly after, Mauri fed Floccari inside the area and his effort went wide.
Lazio pressed forward and could have gone in front in the 19th minute when Mauri's cross found Floccari inside the six-yard box but his shot was kept out by Andujar.
Lazio's efforts paid off before half-time.
Mauri's headed pass fell to Hernanes and he struck from close-range past Andujar.
Catania could have equalised seconds later with their first real chance of the game.
Ciro Capuano passed to Maxi Lopez on the left of the box, however, his effort went just wide of the near post.
Catania did pull level one minute after the re-start.
Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera could not hold onto Gonzalo Bergessio's bullet strike and the ball fell to Schelotto who fired past the keeper.
Lazio reacted and went back in front.
Mauri got behind Zarate's cross and struck from close range into the back of the net.
Catania could have made it 2-2 in the 74th minute but Matias Silvestre's header from Alejandro Gomez's cross went over the bar.
At the other end, Zarate found Floccari inside the area and his right-footed strike beat Andujar.
With one minute remaining, Zarate's free-kick towards the left corner of goal beat Andujar.
Giornata 32,SS.Lazio 2-0 AC.Parma
Lazio leapfrogged Udinese to go fourth in Serie A with a comfortable victory over Parma to spoil Franco Colomba's first match in charge.
Hernanes put the Romans ahead midway through the first half before substitute Sergio Floccari made it 2-0 with 13 minutes remaining.
The result spoiled Colomba's bow in the Parma dugout but raised the hosts' prospects of securing Champions League football at the end of the season, with Lazio now one point clear of Udinese, who lost 2-1 against Roma yesterday.
Parma, meanwhile, have dropped one place to 17th in the standings, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
Colomba, who replaced Pasquale Marino after Parma's 2-1 home defeat by bottom side Bari last weekend, took the reins of a team that had won just once in its previous 10 games appears to have his work cut out reversing that run.
The home side enjoyed a strong start and took a 23rd-minute lead.
Christian Brocchi fed Hernanes outside the area and his right-footed shot from 30 yards whistled past Parma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante.
Parma threatened to equalise on the half-hour mark but Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera kept out Sebastian Giovinco's bullet strike from just outside the area.
Parma went close before half-time when Amauri got behind Francesco Modesto's cross from the right but his powerful header from the heart of the area went wide.
Lazio could have scored again an hour into the contest but Giuseppe Sculli's effort went wide.
In the 77th minute, Floccari made no mistake with an opportunity that was set up by Stephan Lichtsteiner.
He served Floccari inside the area and his right-footed shot from eight yards beat Mirante.
Hernanes could have claimed his second of the afternoon deep in injury time but struck wide from close range.
Hernanes put the Romans ahead midway through the first half before substitute Sergio Floccari made it 2-0 with 13 minutes remaining.
The result spoiled Colomba's bow in the Parma dugout but raised the hosts' prospects of securing Champions League football at the end of the season, with Lazio now one point clear of Udinese, who lost 2-1 against Roma yesterday.
Parma, meanwhile, have dropped one place to 17th in the standings, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
Colomba, who replaced Pasquale Marino after Parma's 2-1 home defeat by bottom side Bari last weekend, took the reins of a team that had won just once in its previous 10 games appears to have his work cut out reversing that run.
The home side enjoyed a strong start and took a 23rd-minute lead.
Christian Brocchi fed Hernanes outside the area and his right-footed shot from 30 yards whistled past Parma goalkeeper Antonio Mirante.
Parma threatened to equalise on the half-hour mark but Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Muslera kept out Sebastian Giovinco's bullet strike from just outside the area.
Parma went close before half-time when Amauri got behind Francesco Modesto's cross from the right but his powerful header from the heart of the area went wide.
Lazio could have scored again an hour into the contest but Giuseppe Sculli's effort went wide.
In the 77th minute, Floccari made no mistake with an opportunity that was set up by Stephan Lichtsteiner.
He served Floccari inside the area and his right-footed shot from eight yards beat Mirante.
Hernanes could have claimed his second of the afternoon deep in injury time but struck wide from close range.
Giornata 31,Napoli 4-3 SS.Lazio
Edinson Cavani's hat-trick helped Napoli move ahead of Inter Milan into second place in Serie A after they came from behind to beat a Lazio side who had twice led the game.
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri hailed his team's spirit after the crucial victory.
"This 4-3 result is proof we just do not give up, ever, especially in front of our own fans," Mazzarri said. "Even when 2-0 down we still believed and I think at the end we deserved the victory. We went behind at the first Lazio effort, so for a while it seemed like the game was cursed.
"When you are trailing in such an important game with so much expectation, it's not easy to react. We made a few tactical mistakes, especially on the second goal, so we've got to fix those uncharacteristic errors.
"Cavani was exceptional. It's a shame he got that pointless yellow card and will be suspended against Bologna, but we'll have him for the next six games."
Lazio appeared to be on course to close the gap on Napoli in third place when they took the lead in the 28th minute as midfielder Stefano Mauri fired into the corner of the net from the middle of the penalty area.
The hosts then found themselves two goals up on 56 minutes when centre-back Andre Dias fired in after a pinpoint free-kick from Javier Garrido.
But Napoli have been in fantastic form at the San Paolo, not losing at home since league leaders AC Milan won there in October, and two quickfire goals brought them right back into the match.
Firstly, on the hour mark, full-back Andrea Dossena headed in from six yards before Cavani scored his first of the match two minutes later, another header after a flick-on by Christian Maggio.
Lazio should have been back in front within five minutes as Cristian Brocchi's effort hit the bar and appeared to bounce behind the line, but the referee waved play on.
It did not take long for Lazio to find the goal which restored their advantage - within two minutes of Brocchi's shot Napoli centre-back Salvatore Aronica slid in to attempt a clearance when facing his own goal and turned the ball into the net.
Giuseppe Biava was then sent off for the visitors with ten minutes to go after hauling down the impressive Cavani in the box, the Uruguayan picking himself up to convert the penalty.
Cavani, who is now Napoli's all-time top goalscorer in a single season, then completed his hat-trick with one minute of regulation time remaining, beating the offside trap to lob Fernando Muslera in the Lazio goal to spark scenes of wild celebrations.
The drama did not end there after tempers flared deep into stoppage time, with Lazio's Giuseppe Sculli receiving his second booking of the game but remarkably the referee failed to produce the red card.
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri hailed his team's spirit after the crucial victory.
"This 4-3 result is proof we just do not give up, ever, especially in front of our own fans," Mazzarri said. "Even when 2-0 down we still believed and I think at the end we deserved the victory. We went behind at the first Lazio effort, so for a while it seemed like the game was cursed.
"When you are trailing in such an important game with so much expectation, it's not easy to react. We made a few tactical mistakes, especially on the second goal, so we've got to fix those uncharacteristic errors.
"Cavani was exceptional. It's a shame he got that pointless yellow card and will be suspended against Bologna, but we'll have him for the next six games."
Lazio appeared to be on course to close the gap on Napoli in third place when they took the lead in the 28th minute as midfielder Stefano Mauri fired into the corner of the net from the middle of the penalty area.
The hosts then found themselves two goals up on 56 minutes when centre-back Andre Dias fired in after a pinpoint free-kick from Javier Garrido.
But Napoli have been in fantastic form at the San Paolo, not losing at home since league leaders AC Milan won there in October, and two quickfire goals brought them right back into the match.
Firstly, on the hour mark, full-back Andrea Dossena headed in from six yards before Cavani scored his first of the match two minutes later, another header after a flick-on by Christian Maggio.
Lazio should have been back in front within five minutes as Cristian Brocchi's effort hit the bar and appeared to bounce behind the line, but the referee waved play on.
It did not take long for Lazio to find the goal which restored their advantage - within two minutes of Brocchi's shot Napoli centre-back Salvatore Aronica slid in to attempt a clearance when facing his own goal and turned the ball into the net.
Giuseppe Biava was then sent off for the visitors with ten minutes to go after hauling down the impressive Cavani in the box, the Uruguayan picking himself up to convert the penalty.
Cavani, who is now Napoli's all-time top goalscorer in a single season, then completed his hat-trick with one minute of regulation time remaining, beating the offside trap to lob Fernando Muslera in the Lazio goal to spark scenes of wild celebrations.
The drama did not end there after tempers flared deep into stoppage time, with Lazio's Giuseppe Sculli receiving his second booking of the game but remarkably the referee failed to produce the red card.
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