Isaksen really came to life today and was a constant menace for the Juventus defence, while David’s Turin nightmare continued.
According to Football Italia reporting, Lazio secured a narrow but significant 1–0 victory over Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico, with Gustav Isaksen producing a standout display to earn Football Italia’s Man of the Match award. Maurizio Sarri’s men executed their plan efficiently, while Juventus’ attacking duo of Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic failed to impress.
Lazio:
Provedel – 6: Confident between the posts, though largely untested.
Lazzari – 6: Energetic display before being replaced by Pellegrini.
Gila – 6: Composed in possession, read the game well.
Romagnoli – 6.5: Led by example, steady throughout.
Marusic – 5.5: Struggled with defensive discipline early on.
Guendouzi – 6: Worked tirelessly in midfield, maintained structure.
Cataldi – 6.5: Controlled tempo, distributed passes with precision.
Basic – 7: Industrious, influential in transitions, impressed on both ends.
Isaksen – 7.5: Man of the Match. “A constant menace for the Juventus defence,” he was fouled repeatedly and showcased superb dribbling and agility.
Dia – 5.5: Disappointing outing; “makes Lazio miss Castellanos more.”
Zaccagni – 6: Hard-working, though lacked final product.
Coach: Sarri – 7: “Set up well… did just enough to secure the three points.” His tactical clarity made the difference.
Juventus:
Perin – 6: Solid showing, no fault in the goal conceded.
Kalulu – 6: Neat and tidy defensively.
Gatti – 5.5: Struggled with Isaksen’s pace.
Kelly – 5.5: Composed early but faded.
Cambiaso – 6: Offered width, subbed for Yildiz.
Conceicao – 6.5: Best player. “Effective in his duties… should have been awarded a penalty.”
Koopmeiners – 6: Decent control in midfield.
Locatelli – 6.5: Composed, shielded defence well.
McKennie – 5.5: Below par, lacked spark.
Vlahovic – 5.5: Quiet, struggled for service.
David – 5: “At fault for Lazio’s opener… life has not started well in Turin.”
Coach: Tudor – 5: “Under immense pressure,” his tactical gamble failed to deliver.