FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina won its first victory of the season by upending Lazio thanks to a brace – on a penalty – from Albert Gudmundsson, who could not have dreamed of a better debut in a purple jersey. For the hosts, it was a reward for a comeback on the shields with the Biancocelesti, in contrast, melting in the hot afternoon at the Franchi. And to think that the first half was an almost uninterrupted symphony of the guests who found the momentary lead only at the sunset of the 45′, with Gila’s header, but if this happens it is mainly thanks to De Gea author of at least two decisive interventions first on Zaccagni (19′) and then on Dia (37′). The fine challenge between the two goalkeepers had seen its prologue marked by a crucial deflection at Provedel’s post on Colpani who had been delightfully served by former Cataldi. The 3-man defense strongly penalizes the Gigliati, partly because the hosts’ midfield does not filter, and the only offensive scheme is the long ball to Kean who alone can do little. On the other hand, in Lazio in the cathedra Isaksen, well supported by Castrovilli, in his first start with the capitolini. Palladino, dissatisfied with his team’s first half, decided to tactically upset the team. The entries at 1′ of the second half of Ranieri and Gudmundsson lead to the transition from 3-4-2-1 to 4-2-3-1. Not even time to pin down the changes when the Icelander equalizes on a penalty kick after being fouled by Guendouzi (49′). Baroni waits a while before getting his Lazio side’s act together, and when he does, after a change on the hour mark for Castrovilli, he inserts Pedro and Marusic for Dia and Lazzari. The changes will add little to the biancocelesti. In contrast, serious was Kean’s error in aerial breakaway on Dodo’s cross at 70′, less so Colpani’s left-footed volley just before leaving the field with 10′ to go. With 2′ to go Tavares’ penalty foul on Dodo led to the violets’ second penalty, again Gudmundsson realized by dispatching Provedel and delivering the victory to his team.
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