For the second time in three years Lazio were triumphant in the Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus as Simone Inzaghi's men won 3-1.
Match Report
Senad Lulic was the hero as Lazio secured a 3-1 Supercoppa Italiana triumph over Serie A champions Juventus.
Just over two weeks on from defeating the Bianconeri by the same score in the league, Lazio were once again the scourge of Maurizio Sarri's men in Riyadh.
Experienced captain Lulic was influential, playing a huge part in Luis Alberto's opener and guiding home a second-half strike on the volley after Paulo Dybala had levelled shortly before the break.
Danilo Cataldi scored an unstoppable free-kick, the awarding of which saw Rodrigo Bentancur sent off for a second bookable offence, to round out the win as Lazio, who also defeated Juve in the 2017 Supercoppa, won the prize for the fifth time.
Match Events
8' Alberto's long shot over the bar
The playmaker cuts inside from the left and fires a shot at goal which flies just above Szczesny’s goal, forcing the goalkeeper to leap up and guide it out of play!
16' GOAL! Juventus 0-1 Lazio (Alberto)
Lulic takes on De Sciglio down the left, sending the full-back to the ground before keeping the ball in and switching play to the far post for Milinkovic-Savic. The midfielder centres a pass to an oncoming Luis Alberto, who smashes the ball high into the goal!
30' CHANCE! Dybala's free kick inches wide
Ronaldo stands over the dead ball, but it’s the Argentina international who strokes a left-footed free-kick towards the far post. It forces a dive out of Strakosha, but he can ultimately watch it go wide.
45' GOAL! Juventus 1-1 Lazio (Dybala)
Ronaldo manages to fire a shot from just outside the penalty area - putting it through the legs of Luis Felipe in the process. Strakosha is unable to do anything more than push the ball to the right of his goal - where Dybala follows up and smashes the rebound past the goalkeeper!
49' Dybala's shot wide out
70' Ronaldo's long shot over the bar
Ronaldo lets fly with a dangerous snapshot, but it flies just over the top-left corner of the goal! Strakosha was in full-flight, but his strong hand wasn’t required.
73' GOAL! Juventus 1-2 Lazio (Lulic)
Lazzari cuts onto his left and fires a cross from the right wing, which is met with a flick-on by the head of Parolo. The service finds an open Lulic at the far post, who pushes the ball past Szczesny with the inside of his right foot!
93' Second Yellow Card! Bentancur sent off
Correa is sent through on goal thanks to a rapid counter-attack following the Juve free-kick, but Szczesny rushes off his line to make the save. The ball rolls to the edge of the penalty area where Bentancur steps in and catches Parolo - who would’ve attempted a shot at the open net. It’s only a yellow, but the Juve midfielder was already booked and therefore he’s given his marching orders!
94' GOAL! Juventus 1-3 Lazio (Cataldi)
What a stunning effort from Cataldi, who steps up for the free-kick and puts his right-footed effort underneath the top-right crossbar - smashing the woodwork before nestling comfortably into the back of the net! It’s a stunning effort - and one worthy of a cup victory!
95' Ronaldo takes off his medal at once
collins_007
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OFFICIAL: lazio won the cup while Ronaldo was busy in the Air receiving his jumper d'or award.
abdoolmk
2017
Smoking is dangerous to not only our health but even our goals
26201361(deleted)
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BREAKING: CR7 Airlines had an accident to night
RohanVashodia
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If sarri uses cigarette then ingazhi uses Nicotex
Shacrawi
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Officially Old Lady has become Lazio Lady with two consecutive win
king_chekwa
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According To Many Reports, Cristiano Ronaldo Is Still Flying In The Air.😂😂👌
PhilipClassic130
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Sometimes, something bad gat for something good to happen! Juventus lost in the Supercoppa Final means there is a greater trophy for them in front. And for those of you criticizing CR7 here, especially Barca fans. You forgotten your Messi has also lost finals that is even more important than this? Stop the Criticism! This players are humans like u all, they are not robot. If they failed at times, accept it and take it as part of life because no one is perfect. Compliment them when they win and console them when they lost because they've done a lot in football history and have put smiles in our faces...RESPECT THEM💪
Aurnab07
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So today sarri played a recap of the seria A match.. Full time sarri is still smoking 🚬 😢.. This mann is destroying both juve and cr7.. It's still time before ucl knockouts.. Juventus sack him.. Save ur self
ronaldojohn171
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Just slow passes all over the pitch No intensity No aggressive marking Like they are just training They can't go far in ucl ko stages with this kind of gameplay They will still struggle in serie a
AtharvDeshmukh7
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Breaking : Air CR7 is Crashed
Nave5
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What a team this Lazio side is turning into. They have like 7 consecutive wins on the row and one of the best attack in the league. Meanwhile, Juve is failing to grasp Sarri footballing ideas. I think their midfield is not in sync with sarri ball which needs ball retainers instead of box to box runners like Juve midfield. Congratulations to Lazio they deserved it!
Annant
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Loydikmops
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sarri what are u doing to us, your smoking has started affecting ur brain, costa, Ramsey, cuadrado should be in the starting line up,,. use Buffon should start as well because sczcney is just back from injury, and use E can. this guy got talent.. I just pray we don't lose e. can in this January transfer because sarri time of sacking is very close. and we need talent
hackeronly
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If Juventus Lost 2 times 3:1 to Lazio then its not luck,it proves that Lazio are simply better
JazzyJeff123
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Costa is so good but he dribbles alot when not necessary Bentacur was doing some over dribbling in the first half. Sarri need to realize that juventus defence need alot of work. They leave alot of space for opponents to cross the ball in the box with ease. They do not close out quick enough to prevent the cross. Ronaldo and dybala play well together in the final third they should keep that combination. Higuain was missing today to say the least and Costa should have been introduced for him instead of Ramsey. Cuadrado never really need to come on in this game as a wing back. He should have been used in offense maybe for bentacur. Ramsey should have come on later for Matuidi. Sarri need to get his substitutions right based on how the game is going. Ronaldo and dybala played well and this games shows they also need a striker.
Amanda-
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This very good . Juventus needs reenactment in the midfield and some players needs to be sold . Ramsey is a big time flop . This player like Ramsey plays high school soccer and that why Arsenal is a flop. Sell , Ramsey, Rabiot, Matuidi, De Sciglio , Danilo, Sami and Rugani. Buy new creative midfielders, one younger talented striker and new RB and LB . Or else. Bad things will happen going forward. Allegri built a boring defensive team, it will be absolutely difficult for Sarri to play this team as attacking side . The midfield is nonsense, no creativity and the midfielders are defensive midfielders
Amanda-
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And for all those Ronaldo fans out there hoping his not finished. He doesn’t have much to give . He may play better next year with a completely new creative midfielders not this ones . And for all does fans calling for Sarri to be fired . They don’t know soccer. This team was built by Allegri and was made worse by the TD . A TD that did everything possible to sell Dybala. All the new players he brought since he became the TD were all flops . Ramsey, Rabiot and Danilo. Then don’t forget how he exchanged silver for Diamond 💎 selling cancelo and buying Danilo. Or have you forgotten how he also sold Kean and Spinazzola. He mad a lots of bad deals . He needs to go . Allegri spent five years at Juventus playing defensively it’s absolutely gonna be difficult to play offensively with this team .
kelvinkings
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Destination :-suppercoppa itannila passenger :- Dybala Alberto lulic catadi flight duration :- 95 min ticket price :- cup final contraband :- cigarette take off time :- 0:0 landing Time :- 1:3 Airline :- Cr7 Airline
RespectFootball
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Some things I noticed- 1. Alex Sandro can't defend 2. Bonucci lacks pace and don't know why de ligt didn't start 3. Demiral is the only good defender but he shouldn't be the only one defending 4. Don't know why cuadrado didn't start 5. Pjanic's defensive mind should be changed 6- bentancuer is an idiot 7- Ramsey can't play football, I don't fucking know how bad you can be 8- you can't win a game with Matuidi 9- don't know why tf sarri chose to play 4-3-3 instead of the regular one, you can't fucking experiment in a final 10- why tf was higuain subbed off 11- Ronaldo didn't get a lot of chances and was heavily guarded 12- NO ONE can cross the ball in the box 13- Juventus can't win champions league or anything if they don't buy some good players 14- this game was boring af
Mesballer
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Juventus Played today With 9 Players and two Spectators - Higuian and Pjanic 😁😁
AbhishekPokharel
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CR7 airlines had accident at Saudhi Arab 😂😂😂 breaking news according to BBC😂😂
fuzaeilosy
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would it be a blank year for Juve?? cus Inter too aren't letting go then EUFA CL they shouldn't even dream
this is good.It will force Juve management to make adjustments we fans want.They were winning while playing ugly and even a die hard juve fan like me doesnt like this team display since Allegri days.
GrandReaper
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because of the tactics bro. just imagine matuidi & sandro play for ur barcelona starting xi now what do u say ??
There is no excuse for being out played, you got out played so accept it and move on, my problem is that you take Ronaldo out of the problem, if look at the Clasico game, i blame everyone and i didnt leave Messi out of it