Key Takeaways:
- Juventus and Lazio battled to a 2:2 draw in the 24th round of Serie A last night
- Pierre Kalulu netted a dramatic equaliser for Juventus in the 90’+6′ minute
- Juventus risk losing their top four position with Roma playing Cagliari at the “Olimpico” tomorrow night
Match Overview
In one of the most compelling encounters of Serie A’s 24th round, Juventus and Lazio shared the spoils with a 2:2 draw at the Allianz Stadium. While the Bianconeri commanded large stretches of the match, they were made to pay for defensive lapses either side of half-time. Goals from Pedro Rodriguez (45’+2′) and Gustav Isaksen (47′) handed Lazio a surprising 2:0 lead, yet Juventus mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, rescuing a point thanks to Weston McKennie (59′) and a last-gasp header from Pierre Kalulu (90’+6′).
Both sides saw goals ruled out, with McKennie’s 80th-minute effort and a first-half finish by Teun Koopmeiners chalked off following VAR reviews. The rollercoaster result leaves Juventus lamenting two dropped points, especially as Roma can overtake them with a win in their upcoming home fixture.
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Team News and Tactics
Juventus entered the contest keen to rebound from a 0:3 midweek defeat to Atalanta in the Coppa Italia. Luciano Spalletti responded by selecting Michele Di Gregorio in goal in place of Mattia Perin, and making two further outfield changes: Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz started ahead of Lloyd Kelly and Francisco Conceição.
In contrast, Lazio benefitted from a period of rest and made only one change compared to the team that triumphed 3:2 over Genoa in the previous Serie A round. Maurizio Sarri drafted in Nuno Tavares for Luca Pellegrini while retaining recent goalscorers Kenneth Taylor, Danilo Cataldi, and Pedro Rodriguez.
First Half: Missed Opportunities Before Lightning Strikes
The hosts claimed possession early but found Lazio’s disciplined midfield difficult to break down. The first meaningful chance arose in the 15th minute, when Yildiz forced a fine save from Ivan Provedel. This was swiftly followed by Bremer’s header, again thwarted by the Lazio goalkeeper. Juventus thought they had broken the deadlock in the 26th minute through Koopmeiners, only for VAR to confirm an offside in the build-up.
As half-time approached, Sarri was forced into an early substitution, replacing an injured Toma Basic with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Despite limited attacking moments, Lazio struck in added time, with Maldini teeing up Pedro Rodriguez for a clinical finish to stun the Juventus faithful.
Second Half: Lazio Double the Lead, but Juventus Rally
Almost immediately after the restart, Juventus suffered another blow, as Isaksen beat Di Gregorio following a swift move orchestrated by Cataldi. Undeterred, the home side increased their attacking urgency, creating a flurry of chances. In the 59th minute, McKennie halved the deficit with a powerful header from Cambiaso’s cross, following a sharp effort by Zhegrova.
Despite Lazio threatening with their own counter-attacks, Juventus pressed relentlessly. Efforts from Locatelli and Yildiz tested Provedel, but further frustration ensued as McKennie saw a second goal ruled out. In the closing minutes, Noslin squandered a clear chance to seal the win for Lazio, firing over from close range.
Final Drama: Late Equaliser Salvages Point for Juventus
As tension grew in stoppage time, Juventus earned consecutive corners but failed to make them count. However, with virtually the last action of the match, Pierre Kalulu connected with an incisive cross to level in the 90’+6′ minute. The point helps maintain Juventus’s top-four ambitions, but the result could prove pivotal as Roma prepare to face Cagliari.
Both clubs now turn their attention to a challenging run of fixtures – Juventus are set for a crucial clash with Inter on 14 February, while Lazio prepare to travel to Bologna in the Coppa Italia on 11 February, then host Atalanta at home just three days later.
