Sampdoria vs Lazio Match Preview
Sampdoria take on Lazio in what could be a battle between two sides vying for European prominence. Lazio's financial clout has been severely diminished in recent years, while Sampdoria's ambition compensates for their relatively modest spending. After all, they were simply seconds away from reaching the Champions League, only to let Werder score that crucial goal to force extra-time.
Antonio Cassano forms a brilliant partnership with Pazzini. Semioli, Palombo, and Dessena are the midfield operators, while Curci is a more than capable goalkeeper.
Lazio ambitiously bought Brazilian midfielder Hernanes. They beat Europe's top clubs to his signature. He will line up alongside the talented Zarate.
An interesting tie that should end in a 1-1 draw.
Sampdoria vs Lazio Match Report
Sampdoria mitigated the agony of their Champions League qualifier loss to Werder Bremen by defeating Lazio 2-0. However, while the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, Sampdoria had to struggle until the 60th minute to break the deadlock. Fittingly, it was Sampdoria's star man Antonio Cassano who converted a penalty after Lichtsteiner pulled Dessena's shirt in the area.
Samp added a second by capitalizing on a Muslera blunder. The young Uruguayan goalkeeper came to punt a high ball away, but only succeeded in guiding it to Stefano Guberti, who finished by placing the ball into an empty net.
- Hasan Saiyid
