Match report

Lazio Defeats Genoa 4-2 in Coppa Italia Clash

Lazio
Lazio
4–2
FT
Genoa
Genoa
Jan 18, 2017

Lazio demonstrated their supremacy by defeating Genoa 4-2 in a thrilling Coppa Italia encounter. The Biancocelesti took the lead early with goals from F. Đorđević and W. Hoedt, but Genoa responded quickly through Mauricio Pinilla and G. Pandev. Despite conceding two goals, Lazio regained control in the second half with crucial strikes from Sergej Milinković-Savić and C. Immobile, sealing their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Lazio won 4-2 against Genoa in the Coppa Italia.
  • • F. Đorđević (20') and W. Hoedt (31') scored early goals for Lazio.
  • • Genoa responded with goals by Mauricio Pinilla (40') and G. Pandev (45').
  • • Sergej Milinković-Savić (70') and C. Immobile (75') secured the win for Lazio.
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams, including Immobile replacing Đorđević and Milinković-Savić coming off the bench.

Lineups

Lazio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 6 J. Lukaku (D)
  • 4 Patric (D)
  • 13 Wallace (D)
  • 2 W. Hoedt (D)
  • 20 L. Biglia (M)
  • 19 S. Lulić (M)
  • 16 M. Parolo (M)
  • 10 Felipe Anderson (M)
  • 9 F. Đorđević (F)
  • 25 C. Lombardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 21 S. Milinković-Savić
  • 96 A. Murgia
  • 3 S. de Vrij
  • 7 R. Kishna
  • 15 Bastos
  • 22 F. Marchetti
  • 23 M. Leitner
  • 26 Ş. Radu
  • 55 I. Vargić
  • 97 A. Rossi

Genoa

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 8 N. Burdisso (D)
  • 24 E. Muñoz (D)
  • 21 L. Orbán (D)
  • 30 L. Rigoni (M)
  • 22 D. Lazović (M)
  • 4 I. Cofie (M)
  • 93 D. Laxalt (M)
  • 51 M. Pinilla (F)
  • 27 G. Pandev (F)
  • 11 L. Ocampos (M)

Substitutes

  • 99 N. Ninković
  • 3 S. Gentiletti
  • 10 O. Ntcham
  • 90 A. Taarabt
  • 2 Edenilson
  • 5 A. Izzo
  • 16 A. Beghetto
  • 28 D. Brivio
  • 32 L. Morosini
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 83 Rubinho
  • 94 D. Cataldi

Timeline

  1. Lazio
    20' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Đorđević · Assist: Felipe Anderson
  2. Lazio
    31' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hoedt · Assist: Patric
  3. Genoa
    40' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    Mauricio Pinilla · Assist: G. Pandev
  4. Genoa
    45' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Pandev · Assist: Luca Rigoni
  5. Genoa
    56' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Rigoni
  6. Lazio
    56' Lazio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Đorđević · On: C. Immobile
  7. Lazio
    58' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    Patric
  8. Lazio
    58' Lazio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Lombardi · On: Sergej Milinković-Savić
  9. Lazio
    59' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lulić
  10. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ocampos · On: N. Ninković
  11. Lazio
    70' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    Sergej Milinković-Savić
  12. Genoa
    73' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Orbán · On: S. Gentiletti
  13. Lazio
    75' Lazio Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Immobile · Assist: J. Lukaku
  14. Genoa
    76' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Gentiletti
  15. Lazio
    79' Lazio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Parolo · On: A. Murgia
  16. Genoa
    85' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Luca Rigoni · On: O. Ntcham

Match Stats

Stat Lazio Genoa
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 545 420
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 469 345
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lazio's early goals by F. Đorđević and W. Hoedt set the tone for the match, but Genoa quickly equalized through goals from Mauricio Pinilla and G. Pandev to level the scoreline at 2-2.
  • ▸ The turning point came when Lazio reasserted their dominance in the second half. Sergej Milinković-Savić's goal at 70' and C. Immobile's decisive strike at 75' put Lazio back in control, leading to their eventual victory.