Match report
Lazio Defeats Cremonese 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash
Lazio
3–2
FT
Cremonese
May 28, 2023
In an intense clash of the Italian Serie A, Lazio managed to hold off Cremonese, securing victory by a scoreline of 3-2. Early goals from Elif Hysaj and Sergej Milinković-Savić put Lazio in control, but Cremonese fought back with strikes from Pedro Galdames and an own goal from Matías Lazzari. However, Milinković-Savić's late goal ensured a dramatic triumph for the home side.
Key Facts
- • Lazio won 3-2 against Cremonese in Serie A.
- • Elif Hysaj scored Lazio's first goal at minute 4, assisted by Ciro Immobile.
- • Sergej Milinković-Savić netted twice for Lazio, one at minute 37 and another decisive goal at minute 89.
- • Pedro Galdames found the back of the net for Cremonese in the 54th minute with an assist from Eugenio Valeri.
- • Matías Lazzari inadvertently scored an own goal for Cremonese in the 58th minute.
Lineups
Lazio
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 29 M. Lazzari (D)
- 15 N. Casale (D)
- 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
- 23 E. Hysaj (D)
- 21 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 5 M. Vecino (M)
- 10 Luis Alberto (M)
- 9 Pedro (F)
- 17 C. Immobile (F)
- 20 M. Zaccagni (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 3 L. Pellegrini
- 88 T. Bašić
- 26 Ş. Radu
- 11 M. Cancellieri
- 6 Marcos Antônio
- 22 D. González
- 34 Mario Gila
- 1 Luís Maximiano
- 46 F. Ruggeri
- 31 M. Adamonis
- 50 M. Bertini
- 4 Patric
Cremonese
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 45 M. Sarr (G)
- 17 L. Sernicola (D)
- 24 A. Ferrari (D)
- 15 M. Bianchetti (D)
- 44 L. Lochoshvili (D)
- 3 E. Valeri (D)
- 6 C. Pickel (M)
- 28 S. Meïté (M)
- 27 P. Galdames (M)
- 74 F. Tsadjout (F)
- 9 D. Ciofani (F)
Substitutes
- 10 C. Buonaiuto
- 19 M. Castagnetti
- 33 G. Quagliata
- 5 J. Vásquez
- 23 C. Acella
- 13 G. Saro
- 77 D. Okereke
- 12 M. Carnesecchi
- 21 V. Chiricheș
- 20 F. Afena-Gyan
- 18 P. Ghiglione
- 4 E. Aiwu
Timeline
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4' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalE. Hysaj · Assist: C. Immobile
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24' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardL. Sernicola
Foul
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37' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalSergej Milinković-Savić · Assist: Pedro
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54' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalP. Galdames · Assist: E. Valeri
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58' Cremonese Goal · Own GoalM. Lazzari
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59' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ciofani · On: C. Buonaiuto
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60' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedro · On: Felipe Anderson
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66' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardP. Galdames
Foul
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68' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Galdames · On: M. Castagnetti
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69' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Valeri · On: G. Quagliata
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72' Lazio Card · Yellow CardMattia Zaccagni
Foul
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77' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4Off: Luka Lochoshvili · On: Johan Vásquez
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80' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Hysaj · On: Luca Pellegrini
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81' Lazio Card · Yellow CardLuca Pellegrini
Foul
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89' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalSergej Milinković-Savić
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90'+1 Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: Ş. Radu
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90' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: Luis Alberto · On: T. Basic
Match Stats
| Stat | Lazio | Cremonese |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 85% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 625 | 448 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| xG | 1.94 | 0.62 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 566 | 382 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lazio took a quick lead when Elif Hysaj opened the scoring within the first few minutes, setting the tone for their dominant start.
- ▸ The game shifted with Cremonese's goal and own goal in quick succession, reducing Lazio's lead to 2-1 by the hour mark. This gave them hope of a comeback.
- ▸ Sergej Milinković-Savić sealed the victory for Lazio with another goal just before the final whistle, solidifying their three points.