Final result: Twente-Lazio 0-2
LAZIO
Mandas 6 – A little difficult in managing the ball, but doesn’t make serious mistakes. For the rest he is never asked.
Marusic 6.5 – Very proactive at the start, he also hits the post with a cross that is not touched by anyone. His attitude is the right one, as evidenced by the outside shot that commits Tyton. Enterprising.
Gigot 6.5 – On his debut with Lazio he immediately stood out for his defensive solidity, but also for the courage with which he came out leading the ball from behind. He comes close to scoring with a playmaker’s ‘spoon’ after an exchange with Tchaouna who takes it into the opponent’s area. From 77′ Patric sv
Romagnoli 6 – Twente plays with 10 men and even when they attack they do so in an unambitious manner, putting them relatively to the test. In the end he takes home three points and a clean sheet, his task is sufficient.
Pilgrims 6.5 – It’s difficult to judge the performance of Lazio’s left-back, who was very good at verticalising Dia from which Unnerstall was sent off and Vecino, who then gave Pedro the assist for the 0-1, but at the same time imprecise in front of the goal: first he shoots at Tyton, then he touches the crossbar from inside the small area and finally shoots high after a splendid play. The result is positive and in the end it’s fine for him too.
Vecino 7 – It would be enough to see the action of Pedro’s goal to understand all his skill and tactical intelligence: insertion behind the defense, control and backward pass for the Spaniard. The Uruguayan is very inspired, creates, recovers balls and speeds up the game. He draws a perfect cross for Pellegrini who sensationally wastes it from the edge of the six yard area. From 65′ Rovella 6 – Come in and administer the game as you know how. Help manage the game.
Dele-Bashiru 6.5 – Stays in position, few flicks, lots of physicality and application. Then in the 87th minute he plants an important acceleration and serves a chocolate to Isaksen for the final 0-2. Promoted.
Tchaouna 5.5 – Only insufficient in the evening. He missed the 0-2 in the second half which would have guaranteed less apprehension, as well as many attempted plays. Too often he loses the duel, despite inventing a heel for Gigot like a playmaker. From ’89’ Gila sv
Pedro 7.5 – Eternal. This is the right adjective for the 37-year-old Spaniard who never ceases to surprise. He scores the goal to make it 0-1, invents the through ball that starts the action to make it 0-2. Do you need anything else?
Zaccagni 6 – He starts off strong, immediately creating the conditions for the goal with a cross-shot, then isolates himself and leaves the match for a bit, never returning. All in all he does his job, but we always expect more from someone with his qualities. From 65′ Castellanos 6 – He comes in, earns a penalty revoked by VAR and puts Tchaouna in front of the goal. Give your contribution.
Dia 6.5 – After the expulsion we could have thought of a goal and plenty of space for the Senegalese. This isn’t the case, but the shot in the 11th minute that forces Unnerstall to intervene from red is the real turning point of the match. Decisive. From 77′ Isaksen 6.5 – It is only notable for the 0-2 goal, but it is certainly no small feat. Very useful.
Marco Baroni 7 – His Lazio play for over 80 minutes, including injury time, 11 against 10 and only score the 2-0 in the 87th minute, but they don’t risk anything and play with the personality of great teams. His hand can be seen, in spite of those who said he had no international experience.
TWENTY (edited by Marco Pieracci)
Unnerstall 3 – Awkward in playing with his feet, wicked in his kamikaze exit on Dia thrown to the net: he mows him down and from then on it’s the middle of the night.
Van Rooij 4 – Obvious gaps on the defensive level, late in the diagonals. He fixes the ball instead of going up, keeps Vecino and Dele-Bashiru in play.
Hilgers 5 – Leader of an overly unscrupulous department, he raises the bar but it’s a gamble: his teammates don’t follow him. He risks a penalty with Castellanos.
Bruns 5 – The mobility and positional exchanges of the Lazio attackers send him into the ball, he gives the impression of not knowing who to take.
Salah-Eddine 5 – Tchaouna doesn’t cause him any major problems, but allows Dia to escape: he raises his hand claiming a non-existent offside. From ’81’ Ltaief sv
Vlap 5.5 – He tries to bring some order, he would have the technical means to do it well but when pressed he gets confused too. From 61′ Eiting 5.5 – It doesn’t make things better.
Regeer 5 – Performance dedicated exclusively to the interdiction phase, he fails to limit Vecino who overpowers him in the duel in the midfield.
Van Wolfswinkel 5 – Oosting leaves him on the field, preferring to sacrifice Van Bergen. Then he switches to center forward, but never finishes.
Steijn 5 – The brightest star does not shine with its own light. Penalized by the turn of the match, the Eredivisie’s top scorer never lights up. From 61′ Besselink 5.5 – A couple of accelerations and little else.
Van Bergen sv – From 13′ Tyton 6 – Catapulted between the posts without warning, saved by the post on Marusic’s cross. Saves well from Gigot and Pellegrini. Not guilty on the goals taken.
Lammers 5.5 – Complicated evening to put it mildly, he runs after his opponents in the vain hope of receiving playable balls. From 46′ Kuipers 5.5 – Lots of good will, minimal danger.
Joseph Oosting 5.5 – Ten minutes to see all the plans blown up, he has to rethink the strategy: he doesn’t get much from the changes. First knockout.