In their second pre-season friendly match, Lazio managed to secure a slim 1-0 win over Avellino. The game-winning goal came from a late penalty converted by Matteo Guendouzi, despite an overall lackluster performance from the team.
The first half of the match saw Lazio struggling to capitalize on opportunities. Mattia Zaccagni and Matias Vecino both had chances but failed to convert. A header from Taty Castellanos found the back of the net but was disallowed. At halftime, coach Maurizio Sarri made significant changes, substituting eight players to refresh the squad.
As the second half progressed, Lazio continued to miss scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel made a crucial double save to keep Avellino at bay. The deadlock was finally broken in the 90th minute when Tijjani Noslin was fouled in the box, resulting in a penalty. Guendouzi stepped up and calmly slotted the ball home, securing the victory for Lazio.
This narrow win highlights areas for improvement as Lazio continues their pre-season preparations. The team will need to work on their finishing and overall cohesion before the start of the regular season.