Get Rid Of Genoa In Coppa Italia, Lazio Qualify For Quarter Finals

Midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has led Lazio to qualify for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.

JAKARTA - Lazio eliminated the Italian Serie A team, Genoa, after a narrow 1-0 win in the last 16 of the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico, Wednesday, December 6 in the morning WIB. Lazio also qualified for the quarter-finals to face AS Roma or Cremonese.

The quick goal that won Lazio. After Matteo Guendouzi's goal, both teams were unable to break into the opponent's goal. The match was boring until finally Biancocelesti closed the match and Genoa was eliminated.

In that match, Lazio still had not strengthened a number of pillar players, including central defender Alessio Romagnoli and injured midfielder Luis Alberto.

Striker Valentin Castellanos is again the first choice. Meanwhile, Ciro Immobile was forced to remain on the bench despite helping Lazio win 2-0 over Celtic in the Champions League.

However, Castellanos, who became a mainstay again, failed to show sharpness. On the other hand, Lazio's goal was produced by Guendouzi when the game had only been running for five minutes.

The goal started with Luca Pellegrini who managed to control the ball and then took him through the left sector, Pellegrini then released a pass which was well received by Guendouzi.

This was Arsenal's first goal since joining Lazio. But this Frenchman was recruited from Marseille at the start of the season.

After that goal, Lazio took the initiative to attack. But no goals were scored until the end of the first half.

Entering the second half there was a miscommunication among Lazio players who collided when welcoming the ball. As a result, Felipe Anderson and Castellanos had time to undergo treatment due to the incident.

However, both of them were still able to continue the match. However, Castellanos was later withdrawn to be replaced by Immobile.

The inclusion of former Italian national team strikers still does not bring changes to the front sector.

Lazio's attack was indeed more lively because Immobile created several chances. He also made a pass that Toma Basic failed to finish. Until the end of the match the score remained 1-0 for Lazio.

In the quarter-finals it is possible to happen Derby d'Capitale if Roma get rid of Cremonese. If that's the case, then Roma will face Lazio in a derby at the Coppa Italia. The victory over Genoa also shows the Aquile's brilliant performance which has not conceded for three consecutive matches.

Coach Maurizio Sarri was also satisfied with Lazio's achievements. The former Chelsea manager did not hesitate to praise Guendouzi, who was not only the winner but also chosen as Man of the Match.

"He's a player full of energy and character. He also likes challenges. I've been impressed by his performance in the Premier League. The energy shown is like when he played in the Premier League," said Sarri.