Match report
Lazio Draws 1-1 with Sassuolo in Serie A Clash
Lazio
1–1
FT
Sassuolo
May 26, 2024
Lazio and Sassuolo engaged in an intense battle at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, ending with a well-deserved 1-1 draw. Both teams showcased exceptional skill and determination but ultimately could not break through for a win.
Key Facts
- • Mattia Zaccagni scored the opening goal for Lazio at minute 60.
- • Michele Viti equalized for Sassuolo just six minutes later, scoring in the 66th minute.
- • Lazio made several substitutions to maintain their offensive pressure: Felipe Anderson and Matt Guendouzi were replaced by Matías Vecino and Nicolò Rovella at the half-hour mark of the second half.
- • Davide Kamada and Mattia Zaccagni received yellow cards for Lazio, indicating their aggressive approach.
- • Sassuolo's C. Volpato was shown a yellow card in the 19th minute.
Lineups
Lazio
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 94 I. Provedel (G)
- 77 A. Marušić (D)
- 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
- 34 Mario Gila (D)
- 23 E. Hysaj (M)
- 5 M. Vecino (M)
- 65 N. Rovella (M)
- 3 L. Pellegrini (M)
- 6 D. Kamada (F)
- 20 M. Zaccagni (F)
- 19 V. Castellanos (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 8 M. Guendouzi
- 29 M. Lazzari
- 17 C. Immobile
- 9 Pedro
- 18 G. Isaksen
- 10 Luis Alberto
- 59 D. Renzetti
- 35 C. Mandas
- 32 D. Cataldi
- 22 D. González
Sassuolo
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 28 A. Cragno (G)
- 5 M. Erlić (D)
- 21 M. Viti (D)
- 13 G. Ferrari (D)
- 2 F. Missori (M)
- 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
- 35 L. Lipani (M)
- 42 K. Thorstvedt (M)
- 43 J. Doig (M)
- 23 C. Volpato (F)
- 8 S. Mulattieri (F)
Substitutes
- 45 A. Laurienté
- 22 J. Toljan
- 6 U. Račić
- 9 A. Pinamonti
- 3 M. Pedersen
- 15 E. Ceïde
- 44 Ruan Tressoldi
- 19 M. Kumbulla
- 34 A. Scacchetti
- 92 G. Defrel
- 24 D. Boloca
- 11 N. Bajrami
- 40 S. Abubakar
Timeline
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19' Sassuolo Card · Yellow CardC. Volpato
Foul
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53' Lazio subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Vecino · On: Felipe Anderson
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53' Lazio subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Rovella · On: M. Guendouzi
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60' Lazio Goal · Normal GoalMattia Zaccagni
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65' Lazio Card · Yellow CardD. Kamada
Foul
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66' Sassuolo Goal · Normal GoalM. Viti
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 3Off: Luca Pellegrini · On: M. Lazzari
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71' Lazio subst · Substitution 4Off: Valentín Castellanos · On: C. Immobile
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75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Volpato · On: A. Lauriente
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75' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Doig · On: J. Toljan
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82' Lazio Card · Yellow CardM. Guendouzi
Off the ball foul
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83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Lipani · On: U. Račić
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83' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Mulattieri · On: A. Pinamonti
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88' Lazio Card · Yellow CardMattia Zaccagni
Foul
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88' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Missori · On: Marcus Pedersen
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90' Lazio subst · Substitution 5Off: Mattia Zaccagni · On: Pedro
Match Stats
| Stat | Lazio | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 78% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 714 | 308 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.03 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 4 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 633 | 241 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lazio took the lead through Mattia Zaccagni, but this advantage was short-lived as Sassuolo quickly equalized to maintain their momentum.
- ▸ Sassuolo's substitute Michele Viti proved crucial with his goal that leveled the match. The introduction of multiple substitutes by both teams highlighted their strategic efforts to secure a favorable outcome.