[Serie A] Spezia - Lazio = 0 - 3

Napoli's distance from Lazio was shortened after Lazio beat Spezia at the Alberto Picco Stadium, Friday (14/04) local time.

In that match, the Aquile had a lower percentage of possession, only holding 47%. However, in terms of opportunities, Lazio was able to release 13 shots with 7 shots on target.

Despite coming as a guest team, Lazio immediately initiated an attack from the start of the game. As such, Lazio scored first on a penalty kick in the 36th minute.

The home team was awarded a penalty after Felipe Anderson was fouled by Ethan Ampadu in the penalty area. Ciro Immobile, who took on the role of executor, performed his duties with remarkable skill.

Next, it was Felipe Anderson's turn to score, this time in the 52nd minute of the second half. After cooperating with Luis Alberto in the penalty area, he fired a shot which resulted in a goal.

Marcos Antonio sealed Lazio's victory in the 89th minute by tricking Spezia goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski before netting the ball into the goal.

Lazio, who are currently second in the Serie A rankings, have closed the gap between themselves and Napoli to 13 points as a result of their victory. Lazio is also eight points ahead of third-placed AS Roma. 

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel 6.5; Marusic 6.5, Patric 6.5, Romagnoli 6.5, Hysaj 6.5; Milinkovic-Savic 7, Cataldi 7 (80' Marcos Antonio 7), Luis Alberto 7.5; Felipe Anderson 8, Immobile 6.5 (69' Pedro 6.5), Zaccagni 7 (88' Cancellieri n/a)

Bench: Maximiano, Adamonis, Casale, Radu, Gila, Pellegrini, Lazzari, Fares, Bertini, Basic, Romero

Coach: Sarri 7

Goalscorers: 36' Immobile Pen (L), 52' Felipe Anderson (L), 89' Marcos Antonio (L)

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