Lazio is defeated by Torino and wastes a chance to close the distance to Napoli in the Italian

This Saturday, Lazio was defeated by Torino, by 1 to 0, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, with a goal by Ilic, in a duel valid for the 31st round of the Italian Championship. With this result, Lazio has 61 points in second place, with the risk of losing second place to Juventus, who face leader Napoli. Torino, who won again after four games without positive results, rises to 10th place, with 42 points.

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Lazio’s next commitment is on the other Sunday, April 30, when they face Inter Milan, for the 32nd round of the Italian Championship, at 7:30 am (Brasília time). Torino duels with Atalanta on Saturday at 15:45.

Lazio nearly opened the scoring 30 seconds into the first half. Crossed in the area and Mattia Zaccagni headed alone. Goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic made an excellent save.

Torino’s response came shortly afterwards, with Radonjic, who received it in the area, dribbled the mark and finished well, but saw Provedel defend.

At 42 minutes, Torino opened the scoring. received at the entrance of the area and finished right. The ball dropped in front of Provedel, before going in, and the goalkeeper was unable to save.

With 10 minutes of the second half, the Lazio goalkeeper prevented Torino from expanding the scoreboard. Sanabria found space inside the area and sent in the left corner of the home team’s goal, but the archer appeared well to save. In the final stretch, Torino had the chance to score another goal, but Alessandro Buongiorno sent it over the crossbar, with a header.