Match report
Lazio Defeats Empoli 2-0 in Serie A Clash
Empoli
0–2
FT
Lazio
Jun 3, 2023
Lazio edged out Empoli in an intense Serie A fixture on Saturday evening. The visitors took the lead through Alessandro Romagnoli before Luis Alberto sealed the victory with a late goal as time expired, ensuring Lazio’s second consecutive win.
Key Facts
- • Empoli vs Lazio: 0-2 final score
- • A. Romagnoli scored in the 48th minute (assist by Luis Alberto)
- • Luis Alberto secured the victory with a goal in injury time (90+2)
- • Nicolò Cambiaghi was sent off for Empoli in the 89th minute
- • Empoli had three yellow cards, Lazio one
Lineups
Empoli
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 G. Vicario (G)
- 30 P. Stojanović (D)
- 4 S. Walukiewicz (D)
- 33 S. Luperto (D)
- 3 L. Cacace (D)
- 5 A. Grassi (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 11 J. Akpa Akpro (M)
- 21 J. Fazzini (M)
- 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
- 91 R. Piccoli (F)
Substitutes
- 8 L. Henderson
- 23 M. Destro
- 32 N. Haas
- 22 S. Ujkani
- 9 M. Satriano
- 14 M. Pjaca
- 55 E. Vignato
- 26 L. Tonelli
- 65 F. Parisi
- 1 S. Perisan
- 27 A. Renzi
- 34 A. Ismajli
Lazio
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 23 E. Hysaj (D)
- 4 Patric (D)
- 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
- 3 L. Pellegrini (D)
- 21 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 5 M. Vecino (M)
- 10 Luis Alberto (M)
- 7 Felipe Anderson (F)
- 17 C. Immobile (F)
- 9 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 20 M. Zaccagni
- 32 D. Cataldi
- 15 N. Casale
- 50 M. Bertini
- 6 Marcos Antônio
- 29 M. Lazzari
- 11 M. Cancellieri
- 1 Luís Maximiano
- 31 M. Adamonis
- 88 T. Bašić
- 26 Ş. Radu
- 34 Mario Gila
- 22 D. González
Timeline
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14' Empoli Card · Yellow CardJ. Akpa Akpro
Foul
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37' Empoli Card · Yellow CardN. Cambiaghi
Foul
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40' Lazio Card · Yellow CardSergej Milinković-Savić
Foul
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48' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalA. Romagnoli · Assist: Luis Alberto
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57' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: Alberto Grassi · On: Liam Henderson
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62' Lazio Card · Yellow CardM. Vecino
Foul
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63' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedro · On: Mattia Zaccagni
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Vecino · On: D. Cataldi
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Romagnoli · On: N. Casale
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75' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Piccoli · On: M. Destro
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75' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Bandinelli · On: N. Haas
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84' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: Guglielmo Vicario · On: Samir Ujkani
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84' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Fazzini · On: M. Satriano
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89' Empoli Card · Yellow CardN. Cambiaghi
Foul
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89' Empoli Card · Red CardN. Cambiaghi
Foul
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90'+2 Lazio Goal · Normal GoalLuis Alberto · Assist: C. Immobile
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90'+3 Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: Sergej Milinković-Savić · On: M. Bertini
Match Stats
| Stat | Empoli | Lazio |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 21 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 489 | 559 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 11 |
| xG | 0.24 | 1.74 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Accurate Passes | 422 | 497 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 14 |
| Saves | 9 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned around when Alessandro Romagnoli put Lazio ahead with a well-placed goal in the 48th minute, giving them the momentum and control.
- ▸ Empoli’s frustration peaked as Nicolò Cambiaghi was sent off in the 89th minute, severely impacting their chances of an equalizer. Luis Alberto capitalized on this by scoring Lazio's second just seconds into injury time.