Second match day in Serie A: Juventus and Lazio disputed an amazing game in front of the Bianconeri fans that were eager Ronaldo’s first goal but the Laziale had something different in mind.
Starting Lineups
Juventus
4-3-3
During the match with Chievo Allegri realized that Ronaldo did a great job as a center forward but the best opportunities came when Cr7 attacked as a left wing, that's why he benched Dybala and Costa in favor of an offensive trident with Bernardeschi-Mandzukic-Ronaldo.
Lazio
3-5-1-1
The away team opted for a more defensive system with three center backs in order to neutralize Juventus attacks but at the same time Milinkovic Savic and Parolo are a guarantee of offensive power at the midfield with Inmobile in the forward, the ex Juventus striker has an outstanding record of 68 goals in 90 games with the team since the 2016/17 season.
The Game
The away team started hard pressuring Juve’s side but after a few minutes the home team took the initiative, Bernardeschi and Mandzukic were having an amazing game alongside the midfield players.
It was just a matter of time until Juve scored, at the 30’ Pjanic sent the ball to the back of the net after an amazing cross by Bernardeschi that luckily ended in the feet of the number 5 that didn't hesitate to hit the ball with a half-volley to the left post, an incredible goal for the Regista.
After it, Lazio tried to go for the equalizer and took more possession of the ball, that is why in the second half Allegri switched Bernardeschi for Costa in order to continue surprising Lazio in order to destabilize their defensive line, and thanks to that the second goal came for Juve.
At the 75’ Cancelo broke their defense after an individual play and centered the ball, Ronaldo was very close to hitting it but missed, Mandzukic took the opportunity and scored the goal for the final 2-0.
In the end, Lazio kept pushing for the equalizer but the efforts were in vain. The game ended and Juventus won its second game of the season while Lazio lost its second one.
Conclusion
The game ended with a 2-0 score, even if the visiting team couldn't manage to score the stats reveal that it was a very disputed match: 55% - 44% possession and 15 shots for Juve and 9 for Lazio. Inzaghi did a great job trying to neutralize Juve’s attack but it wasn't enough because the Hepta-Champions were superior at the key moments: they scored when they had the chance and claimed the victory.
Juventus has won the first two games of the season, but there is the only thing that’s still missing... and it is Ronaldo’s goal, maybe the pressure and expectation for his first goal are playing against the Portuguese superstar mind, but given his superior ability and mental strength it is only a matter of time for Cr7s first goal in Italy.
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