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Lazio really seem as though they want Champions League play next season as they have not lost in their last 5 matches.
Lazio gained an early lead in the fifth minute as Dusan Basta’s fantastic cross was met high in the air by Felipe Anderson to hit it strongly past the keeper.
Lucas Biglia, after having the ball laid off to him on the 18-yard box, decided to put a wonderful curling effort towards the far corner, but it was denied by the woodwork.
Lazio increased their lead in the 45th minute with an absolute rocket of a free-kick from Antonio Candreva, which penetrated the wall and forced its way into the back of the net. Its a wonder that the keeper even attempted to save it.
Lazio created many chances throughout the match and will be pleased with their performance. Just one point behind Roma, but only four points above Sampdoria, they will need to be just as careful as Roma in order to keep their position and take Roma’s position should the opportunity occur.