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57% Ball Possession LAZIO and 43% Ball Possession BOLOGNA
Lazio 2 – 1 Bologna
17′ Lucas Biglia 43′ Matteo Mancosu
23′ Ricardo Kishna
An emotional match for the two “ex coaches,” Yep, Lazio Coach Stefano Pioli ex coach of Bologna vs Bologna coach Delio Rossi ex coach of Lazio. Challenge is open!
Lazio looking for a victory to increase motivation facing next week Bayer Leverkusen for the Champions League playoff, second leg. Moreover, it’s a positive start for Lazio who are “smiling” seeing their city rivals AS Roma starting the season with a draw. Hellas Verona 1 – 1 AS Roma
The party at the Olimpico Stadium starting in the 17th minute with the opening goal by midfielder Lucas Biglia. Fans delighted to see Biglia defeating Bologna goalkeeper Antonio Mirante with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Keita. Awesome goal by Biglia who is today Captain.
Click the video to watch the goal by Luacs Biglia against Bologna
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It’s a sunny day for Lazio! A dream debut for the young forward Ricardo Kishna scoring a goal! In the 23rd minute, Kishna defeating goalkeeper with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner.
Click the video to watch the goal by Ricardo Kishna against Bologna
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Lazio dominating the first half while Bologna attempts to react.
Just before ending the first half, and there you go… Bologna shortening the distance in the 43rd minute with midfielder Matteo Mancosu defeating Lazio goalkeeper Etrit Berisha with a left footed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Franco Brienza.
Click the video to watch the goal by Matteo Mancosu against Lazio
Here is LAZIO official starting lineup by coach Stefano Pioli:
LAZIO (4-3-3): Berisha; Basta, de Vrij, Gentiletti, Radu; Parolo, Biglia, Lulic; Candreva, Keita, Kishna.
Here is BOLOGNA official starting lineup by coach Delio Rossi:
BOLOGNA (4-3-1-2): Mirante; Ferrari, Rossettini, Oikonomou, Masina; Pulgar, Crisetig, Brighi; Brienza; Acquafresca, Mancosu.
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Lazio dressing room ….. everything set before the match against Bologna.
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Bologna dressing room at the Olimpico before the match against Lazio
Lazio 2 – 1 Bologna
Saturday 22 August 2015
Olimpico di Roma Stadium
Rome, Italy
20:45
Referee: ROCCHI
Assistants: POSADO – STALLONE
Fourth Official: LONGO
ADD1: DAMATO
ADD2: BARACANI
Goals: 17′ Lucas Biglia (L), 23′ Ricardo Kishna (L), 43′ Matteo Mancosu (B.)
Official formations – lineups:
LAZIO (4-3-3): Berisha; Basta, de Vrij, Gentiletti, Radu; Parolo, Biglia, Lulic; Candreva, Keita, Kishna.
Subs: Guerrieri, Konko, Mauricio, Hoedt, Patric, Braafheid, Morrison, Cataldi, Onazi, Milinkovic-Savic, Mauri, Felipe Anderson.
Coach: Stefano Pioli.
BOLOGNA (4-3-1-2): Mirante; Ferrari, Rossettini, Oikonomou, Masina; Pulgar, Crisetig, Brighi; Brienza; Acquafresca, Mancosu.
Subs: Da Costa, Stojanovic, Maietta, Ceccarelli, Morleo, Crimi, Diawara, Silvestro, Falco, Destro.
Coach: Rossi.
Match Stats
Lazio | Match Stats | Bologna |
2 | Goals | 1 |
21(9) | Shots (on goal) | 9(4) |
18 | Fouls | 8 |
10 | Corner kicks | 3 |
2 | Offsides | 4 |
57% | Ball Possession | 43% |
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
3 | Saves | 7 |