Lazio 1-0 Juventus Player Ratings: Provedel Rated 9/10 as Early Strike Secures Narrow 1-0 Victory

What a tense affair at the Stadio Olimpico. Lazio managed to scrape by with a 1-0 win over a frustrated Juventus side. The entire match hinged on a single moment of brilliance. From our perspective, it was a classic smash-and-grab performance in this Serie A encounter.

The decisive goal came just nine minutes in. A thunderous strike from Toma Bašić from outside the box found the back of the net. Danilo Cataldi deserves credit for the setup. After that, Lazio just dug in their heels and defended for their lives. Juventus huffed and puffed, creating numerous chances but their finishing was just not there today.

We noticed Juventus grew increasingly desperate as the match wore on. They simply couldn't find a way past Ivan Provedel in the Lazio goal. The keeper was absolutely immense, pulling off save after save. It was a dogged, determined, and ultimately successful performance from the home side, leaving Juventus to wonder what could have been.

Here are the Lazio Vs Juventus Player Ratings

Lazio Player Ratings vs Juventus

Here are Lazio Player Ratings vs Juventus

Goalkeeper

Ivan Provedel - 9.0: Simply outstanding and the clear man of the match. What stood out to us were his five crucial saves, especially the ones inside the box. He was a colossal presence, claiming high balls and punching away danger with authority. Juventus could have scored three or four without him. A truly match-winning display.

Defenders

Mario Gila - 7.5: A very solid and composed performance at the back. We were impressed by his 95% pass accuracy, showing he wasn't just hoofing it clear. He made a massive seven clearances and won all his duels. An unsung hero in securing the clean sheet.

Alessio Romagnoli - 6.5: A bit of a mixed performance from our perspective. He was tidy on the ball for the most part, but seemed to struggle in the air, losing a few key aerial battles. He did his job, but didn't look as commanding as his partner Gila. A decent, if unremarkable, outing.

Adam Marusic - 7.0: Really solid stuff from Marusic. He won the majority of his duels and was a reliable presence on the flank, contributing both defensively and in possession. He handled the pressure from Juventus's wide players very well. We noticed his positioning was excellent throughout.

Manuel Lazzari - 6.0: A short and difficult outing for Lazzari. He was energetic and made five clearances in his 55 minutes, but he also picked up a needless yellow card. From our seat, he looked a bit rash at times before being substituted. Did his part but didn't stand out.

Midfielders

Danilo Cataldi - 7.5: A really effective game from the midfielder. His biggest contribution was obviously the assist for the winning goal. Beyond that, he was a workhorse, recovering the ball five times and keeping possession moving. A key cog in the Lazio machine today.

Toma Bašić - 8.0: The match-winner. What a strike! His goal in the 9th minute was a thing of beauty and ultimately decided the contest. He was a goal threat throughout his time on the pitch. His performance was defined by that one moment of pure quality.

Mattéo Guendouzi - 6.5: A very busy performance from the Frenchman. He created an impressive three chances which was great to see. However, he was also a bit careless in possession at times and earned a late yellow card. A bundle of energy but lacked a bit of composure.

Forwards

Gustav Isaksen - 7.5: This guy was an absolute menace. He was a constant thorn in Juventus's side, drawing an incredible eight fouls. What stood out to us was his direct running and desire to take players on. His finishing was a bit wayward, but his overall contribution and energy were vital for Lazio.

Mattia Zaccagni - 6.5: The captain put in a real shift. He worked tirelessly, making six ball recoveries and three interceptions. His final product was a bit lacking and he didn't seriously threaten the goal, but his defensive work rate was commendable.

Boulaye Dia - 6.0: A quiet game for the striker. He had one shot that forced a save but was otherwise kept under wraps by the Juventus defence. He didn't seem to get into the game much before he was taken off. Not a bad performance, just an anonymous one.

Substitutes

Luca Pellegrini, Matías Vecino, Pedro: The substitutes came on and did what was asked of them. They helped see out the game, maintaining the defensive structure and energy levels. Pedro had a decent chance late on but couldn't convert.

Manager

M. Sarri - 8.0: His game plan worked to perfection. Score early, then defend with discipline and resilience. He motivated his players to put their bodies on the line for the clean sheet. A tactical victory for the Lazio boss.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Lazio

Here are Juventus Player Ratings vs Lazio

Goalkeeper

Mattia Perin - 6.5: From our perspective, there was little he could do about the spectacular goal. He made two decent saves to keep his team in the hunt. It was a relatively quiet night for him other than picking the ball out of his net.

Defenders

Federico Gatti - 6.5: He saw a lot of the ball and his passing was secure, but he was part of a defence that was breached early on. He was solid enough but couldn't inspire a comeback or maintain a clean sheet. An average performance.

Lloyd Kelly - 5.0: A really tough night for Kelly. He looked out of his depth against the energetic Isaksen. He lost an incredible nine duels and picked up a booking. From our view, he was the weakest link in the Juventus backline.

Pierre Kalulu - 7.0: Probably the best of a shaky bunch at the back for Juventus. He was strong in his duels and even created a big chance going forward. He showed fight and quality when others around him were struggling. A decent showing in a losing effort.

Midfielders

Manuel Locatelli - 7.0: The captain was absolutely everywhere, touching the ball 105 times. He recovered the ball constantly and tried to drive his team forward. However, he also lost possession too many times and his booking showed his frustration. A battling display that lacked a decisive impact.

Francisco Conceição - 6.5: A frustrating player to watch today. He delivered ten crosses and created three chances, which shows his potential. But he was also wasteful and lost possession a staggering 16 times. A mixed bag of good ideas and poor execution.

Weston McKennie - 6.0: A lot of running but not much to show for it. He was booked and seemed to be chasing shadows in midfield at times. A pretty ineffective performance before being substituted. We expected more from him.

T. Koopmeiners - 5.5: A very quiet and disappointing game from the Dutchman. He was booked and offered very little going forward before being hooked on 66 minutes. He was largely anonymous, which is not what you expect from a player of his caliber.

Andrea Cambiaso - 7.0: He only played 45 minutes but was one of Juventus's brightest sparks. He created three chances, including one big one, and was a constant threat down the flank. It was a surprise to us to see him substituted at halftime.

Forwards

Dušan Vlahović - 5.5: A hugely frustrating night for the Serbian striker. He had three shots and couldn't get a single one on target. He battled hard but was effectively marked out of the game by Lazio's central defenders. He looked isolated and annoyed.

Jonathan David - 5.0: A nightmare of a performance. What stood out to us was the big chance he missed, a moment that could have changed the game. He just never looked like scoring and was a passenger for large parts of the match. A day to forget.

Substitutes

Kenan Yildiz, Filip Kostic, Khéphren Thuram, Loïs Openda, João Mário: They were sent on to rescue the game but failed to make the breakthrough. Thuram came closest with a header that was brilliantly saved. They brought energy, but Lazio's defence held firm.

Manager

I. Tudor - 5.5: His team had plenty of the ball and created chances, but they lacked a cutting edge. His substitutions didn't change the outcome, and he failed to find an answer to Lazio's deep defensive block. A frustrating day at the office for the Juventus manager.

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