Lazio Goals Pour on OGC Nice on Rainy Roman Evening | OneFootball

At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Lazio maintained their perfect UEFA Europa League record by defeating OGC Nice by four goals to one on a soaking pitch.

First Half: Lazio 2-1 OGC Nice

Despite the heavy downpour, the Biancocelesti fans showed up in great numbers to warm up Marco Baroni’s men who responded with another convincing display in Europe.

It all began with Pedro’s brilliant opener in the 20th minute. The veteran Spaniard cut from the right and had a sea of players in front of him, but still found the far corner with a fabulous curler.

The former Barcelona star then put on the creator’s hat, providing the assist for Taty Castellanos who rounded off an impressive series of passes with a clever chip to double Lazio’s lead.

Nice pulled one back through Jeremie Boga before half-time, pouncing on some lack of concentration at the back.

Second Half: Lazio 4-1 Nice

Nevertheless, Castellanos returned after the interval to complete a wonderful brace. Nicolo Rovella picked up the striker’s run with an exquisite through ball, and the latter rounded his marker before finding the top corner.

The Argentine then won a spot-kick that was successfully converted by Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni who entered the pitch in the second half.

Despite the heavy rotation, the Biancocelesti maintained their brilliant Europa League form, and they currently sit atop the 36-club table after the first two rounds.

Match Recap

Goals: 20′ Pedro (L), 35′, 53′ Castellanos (L), 41′ Boga (N), 66′ Zaccagni (L)

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic (78′ Lazzari), Patric, Gila (68′ Romagnoli), Pellegrini; Vecino (63′ Dia), Guendouzi; Tchaouna (46′ Zaccagni), Dele-Bashiru (46′ Rovella), Pedro; Castellanos.

OGC Nice (3-4-2-1): Bulka; Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante; Clauss (67′ Abdi), Rosario (76′ Diop), Boudaoui (68′ Ndombélé), Louchet; Bouanani (67′ Cho), Boga (67′ Guessand); Moukoko.

Referee: Fesnic

Yellow cards: Bombito (N), Zaccagni (L), Bulka N), Pellegrini (L)