Final result: Como-Lazio 1-5
COMO (report cards by Giuseppe Lenoci)
Audero 6 – Except for the second goal, he has no major responsibility for the goals conceded and also makes decisive plastic interventions that avoid an even heavier deficit.
Goldaniga 5.5 – Noslin is a very uncomfortable customer and his speed often puts him in difficulty. In the second half, the entrances of the attackers put him in even more difficulty.
Dossena 4.5 – Naive on the occasion of the touch in the area with his arm, which gives the opportunity from the spot to Castellanos. Two minutes later, his deflection on Pedro’s shot deceives Audero. Not the best performance from the former Cagliari centre-back who sank in the second half like the rest of the back pack.
Kempf 5 – It was a complicated task to keep up Castellanos’ offensive attacks and he struggled in coverage, also due to Isaksen’s overlaps. He sinks, like his partner, in the second half.
Moreno 6 – He tries to use his class to create dangerous actions. He often stands up on the line of the midfielders, with the desire to create numerical superiority. From 74′ Engelhardt 5.5 – He enters the pitch and immediately has an opportunity to punch: his shot, however, misses the target.
Mazzitelli 6.5 – The play on the occasion of the goal is top-notch: with his back to goal, an overhead kick to surprise Provedel. He makes up for a less than perfect first half with a truly prestigious play and gradually gains confidence on the pitch. From 84′ Barba sv –
Braunoder 4.5 – The work in the midfield is not the easiest, given Pedro’s good day. The yellow card received in injury time in the first half affected him and, in the second half, he was naive in coming in late on the Spanish champion, in his best moment, he sent him into the shower early. Bad day for him.
Strefezza 6 – The winger often lowers his center of gravity to recover the ball and get his team moving again. He is certainly not helped by his teammates, who often leave him isolated. It has the merit of making Tavares’ head spin, who was then sent off for a foul on him. From 74′ Cerri 5.5 – Cutrone’s assist was a wedding invitation, but was not exploited by the attacker. In the following action, Lazio closes it. The classic sliding door of a match that cannot be positive for the number 17.
Peace 5.5 – Complicated match for the young attacking midfielder, often caged by the opposing defense. He doesn’t find the spark to turn the race.
Fadera 5 – Few dangers were created in his area of competence. Maurisic’s speed limits him a lot. Stay in the locker room. From 46′ Da Cunha 6 – Certainly better on the pitch than his partner on the wing. He tries to take advantage of his freshness and complicates the plans of the Lazio rearguard.
Cutrone 6 – The attacker, served little in the area, never created any danger for Provedel in the first half. In the second half he changes his work and becomes much more useful to his team. From 84′ Gabrielloni sv –
Cesc Fabregas 5.5 – The choices are limited, given the injuries, but the Spaniard tries not to upset his team’s tactics. He doesn’t have the answers required from the midfield and Paz’s dull light doesn’t help him. The red for Braunoder at the best moment for his team is a blow that upsets the coach’s plans.
LAZIO (report cards by Michele Pavese)
Provedel 6 – In the first half he was very ready on the only occasion in which he was called into action, he could do nothing on Mazzitelli’s jewel.
Marusic 6 – Concerned by the incursions of Moreno and Fadera, he limits his offensive incursions. From 79′ Gigot sv.
Gila 6 – Attentive, always concentrated, he only suffered a little in the second half but withstood the attack in the most difficult moments.
Patric 6.5 – The Spanish defensive pair works. The captain gets along perfectly with his teammate and also scores the 3-1 goal in the second half, which is very difficult in a very delicate moment. From ’87’ Lazzari sv. Important return for Baroni, the late assist for Tchaouna proves it.
Nuno Tavares 6 – Another assist, and we’re at eight. The Portuguese is increasingly a factor and makes his presence felt on the left lane. Impregnable, at times devastating, but in the 65th minute he was sent off and risked ruining the dress rehearsal.
Guendouzi 6.5 – When the level of the contest rises, the Frenchman responds presently and begins to grind out the game. Constant and indispensable.
Vecino 6 – Personality and experience at the service of the team. Always a useful player, he proves it again this time even without transcendental plays.
Isaksen 6 – A little in the shade in the first half hour, it grows after Castellanos’ goal, which unlocks the match and frees up some space. From 67′ Pilgrims 6 – He comes in at the most delicate moment and makes his contribution in the defensive phase.
Pedro 7 – Fifth goal in the month of October, an incredible performance for a player who, despite having won everything in his career, continues to have fun and entertain. The same age as Fabregas, with whom he played 248 games and won many trophies, for once he betrays his friend. From 79′ Tchaouna 6.5 – A few minutes were enough for him to make an impact and end up on the scoreboard.
Noslin 6 – He focuses, taking the man away and leaving the lane free for Nuno Tavares. A movement that once again bears fruit. Baroni knows him better than anyone and knows how to exploit his characteristics. From 46′ Dia 7 – He enters with great desire and is decisive with two assists. The extra man when needed.
Castellanos 7.5 – The goal had been missing for a month, Dossena gives him the chance to break the deadlock and he doesn’t take any time. He wants to show off: he fights, he defends, he shoots even when his teammates are in a better position and in the end he scores a double.
Marco Baroni 7.5 – Brilliant football and absolute domination by his team, another convincing victory arrives, on a previously unclimbed pitch. So much quality and ideas, it convinces more and more. Everyone feels part of the project and has an impact, as demonstrated by the players who entered in the second half.