[Serie A] Lazio - Monza = 1 - 0

Lazio have taken full points when hosted Monza in Serie A. Maurizio Sarri's side won 1-0 to move up to second place in the standings.

The 14th Giornata of the 2022/2023 Italian League brings together Lazio against Monza. The duel was held at the Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio had 12 attempts (4 shots) against Monza's 8 shots. The visitors outscored Biancoceleste in possession, 54% to 46%.

Monza surprised Lazio in the 13th minute. Andrea Petagna broke into Ivan Provedel's goal, maximizing Patrick Ciurria's assist. But Petagna's goal was ruled out by the video assistant referee. The Monza striker is adjudged to be offside before breaking into Lazio's goal. The score did not change from 0-0.

Neither team could score before halftime. The first half ended 0-0. 

In the 69th minute, Lazio broke the deadlock. Luka Romero beat Monza with a shot from close range.

Romero's goal was the only one created before the long whistle. Lazio won the duel 1-0.

The result brought Lazio second with 30 points, while Monza is 15th with 13. The Biancoceleste is 8 points away from Napoli at the top.

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel 6; Lazzari 6 (27' Marusic 7), Casale 6.5, Romagnoli 6.5, Hysaj 6; Milinkovic-Savic 6, Marcos Antonio 5.5 (60' Cataldi 6.5), Vecino 5.5 (60' Basic 6.5); Cancellieri 5.5 (46' Romero 7.5), Felipe Anderson 6.5, Pedro 6.5 (86' Immobile n/a)

Bench: Maximiano, Adamonis, Gila, Kamenovic, Radu, Bertini, Luis Alberto

Coach: Sarri 6.5

Goalscorer: 69' Romero (L)

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