{"id":14475,"date":"2024-05-18T07:18:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T23:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=14475"},"modified":"2024-05-17T11:07:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T03:07:55","slug":"lazio-beats-empoli-to-maintain-european-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/football\/lazio-beats-empoli-to-maintain-european-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Lazio Secures Victory Over Empoli to Tighten Hold on European Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Igor Tudor matched the impressive home start records of Delio Rossi (2005) and Alfredo Monza (1958) by leading Lazio to a 2-0 triumph over <a href=\"https:\/\/news.24hscore.com\/football\/club\/empoli\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Empoli<\/a>, marking his fourth consecutive Serie A home win since taking charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Tudor&#8217;s guidance, Lazio has experienced a resurgence, putting them in contention for UEFA Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the radiant Italian sunlight, Lazio aimed for a strong start against Empoli, who are fighting to avoid relegation from Serie A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match began cautiously, with Empoli effectively stifling Lazio&#8217;s attacks. Simone Bastoni&#8217;s long-range attempt raised hopes for Empoli but narrowly missed the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the first half progressed, Lazio found their rhythm, with Daichi Kamada providing a precise through-ball to Ciro Immobile, thwarted only by Ardian Ismajli&#8217;s timely intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/tag\/football-prediction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Football scores<\/a> and highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"tl\" dir=\"ltr\">? Yeeeees, Gaba!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LazioEmpoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#LazioEmpoli<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CMonEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#CMonEagles<\/a> ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qLst48URwJ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/qLst48URwJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialSSLazio\/status\/1789624802828779818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 12, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empoli remained dangerous on the counter, with Matteo Guendouzi&#8217;s slip nearly leading to a chance for Francesco Caputo, saved by Christos Mandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just before halftime, Lazio seized the initiative when Patric scored with a clever finish from Mattia Zaccagni&#8217;s delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empoli continued to threaten, but Caputo&#8217;s wayward effort failed to trouble the Lazio goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the match finely poised, Tudor introduced Matias Vecino, who almost made an instant impact with a marauding run forward but missed the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vecino ultimately secured victory for Lazio with a composed finish late in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This win keeps Lazio&#8217;s hopes of Champions League qualification alive and solidifies their position for a Europa League berth next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lazio remains in seventh place, while Empoli&#8217;s struggles away from home persist, having failed to score in their last five Serie A away games. They sit precariously above the relegation zone, just two points clear of Udinese, having played an extra game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key match statistics provided by Opta by StatsPerform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Igor Tudor matched the impressive home start records of Delio Rossi (2005) and Alfredo Monza (1958) by leading Lazio to a 2-0 triumph over Empoli, marking his fourth consecutive Serie A home win since taking charge. Under Tudor&#8217;s guidance, Lazio has experienced a resurgence, putting them in contention for UEFA Champions League qualification. 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