Europa League Match Report: Castellanos Scores Twice, Zaccagni Scores from the Spot as Lazio Thrash Nice

At 00:45 on October 4th, in the second round of the Europa League, Lazio hosted Nice at their home ground.

Key Events

In the 12th minute of the match, Pedro delivered a corner from the right side into the box, where Castellanos headed it and hit the crossbar, followed by Dante clearing the ball first.

In the 14th minute, Vecino took a long-range shot outside the penalty area, which was deflected and hit the crossbar again.

In the 20th minute, Pedro delivered a corner from the right side into the box, where Patrick’s header was brilliantly saved by Bukha, followed by Pedro’s powerful shot to score, Lazio 1-0 Nice!

In the 35th minute, Pedro sent a precise through ball in the front court, and Castellanos elegantly chipped the goalkeeper to score, Lazio 2-0 Nice!

In the 41st minute, Boega scored with a left-footed volley, Lazio 2-1 Nice!

In the 53rd minute, Castellanos cut inside from the left and blasted a shot to score, Lazio 3-1 Nice!

In the 65th minute, Castellanos won a penalty after going down in the box, and Zaccagni converted it calmly, Lazio 4-1 Nice!

Match Report

In the 9th minute, Vecino’s long-range shot from outside the penalty area went wide.

In the 30th minute, Nice played a fine combination in the front court, and Bouanani’s powerful shot was brilliantly saved by Mandus.

In the 72nd minute, Goussard’s low cross from the left caused danger, but Romagnoli cleared the ball first.

In the 79th minute, Moukoko’s volley in the penalty area was saved by Mandus with a flying save.

In the rest of the game, neither side managed to score. The final whistle blew with Lazio securing a 4-1 victory over Nice at home thanks to their outstanding offensive performance, taking two consecutive wins in the Europa League.

Player Lineups

Lazio starting lineup: 35-Mandus; 4-Patrick; 77-Marusic; 3-Pellegrini; 34-Gila Fuentes; 9-Pedro; 5-Vecino; 8-Guendouzi; 7-Disa Bashlu; 20-Jona; 11-Castellanos;

Substitutes: 94-Provedel; 55-Franeto; 13-Romagnoli; 2-Gigo; 30-Tavares; 29-Lazari; 10-Zaccagni; 6-Rovera; 19-Dia; 18-Issaxson;

Nice starting lineup: 1-Bukha; 4-Dante; 55-Endaishimia; 64-Bombito; 7-Boega; 8-Rosario; 92-Klaus; 6-Boudouai; 19-Bouanani; 20-Luchet; 15-Moukoko;

Substitutes: 31-Dubai; 77-Boukhedir; 2-Abdi; 5-Abdulmunem; 33-Mendi; 22-Ndombele; 10-Diop; 36-I.Kamara; 29-Goussard; 25-Jo; 45-Olakpo;