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Lazio Extend Unbeaten Run but Held to Draw by Pisa

Pisa's Daniel Denoon against Mattia Zaccagni of Lazio

Key Takeaways:

  • Lazio drew 0-0 with Pisa in the 9th round of Serie A, remaining 11th in the table
  • Pisa have yet to secure a victory since their promotion but have now clinched notable draws against Lazio, Inter, and Atalanta
  • Lazio increased their unbeaten streak in Serie A to five matches ahead of hosting Cagliari on November 3rd

Match Analysis: Defensive Grit Cancels Out Lazio Attack

Lazio were forced to settle for a goalless draw against newly-promoted Pisa in their home fixture for the 9th round of the Italian Serie A. Despite dominating much of the play, the Eagles were unable to break down their resilient opponents and remain in 11th position in the league standings. The draw proved a valuable result for Pisa, enabling the newcomers to elevate themselves above the relegation zone at this stage of the competition.

Pisa Display Consistency Against Serie A Heavyweights

The point earned by Pisa forms part of a remarkable run of performances for the newly promoted club. Though the side are still seeking their first top-flight victory since the start of the season, they have built a reputation for resilience. In the previous round, Pisa claimed a 2:2 draw away at the “Giuseppe Meazza” against Inter, and earlier in the campaign stunned Atalanta with a 1:1 result in Bergamo. These recent displays highlight Pisa’s capability to hold their own against some of Italy’s most established teams.

Lazio’s European Hopes Hang in the Balance

The result saw Lazio miss the opportunity to build on their previous weekend’s notable success over Juventus. Nevertheless, the goalless draw ensures that their unbeaten streak in Serie A has now reached five consecutive matches. Despite this run, uncertainty persists among supporters concerning Lazio’s prospects of qualifying for European club competitions this term. Last season, the club competed for a place in the Champions League up until the campaign’s final stages, yet ultimately fell short of even securing a spot in the Conference League qualifiers.

Upcoming Fixtures

Lazio are set to return to home action against Cagliari on November 3rd, while Pisa will continue their league journey with an away fixture against Torino on November 2nd.

TeamCurrent RankResult This RoundNext Fixture
Lazio11th0-0 vs PisaCagliari (home), 3 November
Pisa17th0-0 vs LazioTorino (away), 2 November

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