Lazio eliminates Roma; Mourinho does not hold back, attacks the VAR system

2024-01-11 11:43:26Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Lazio eliminates Roma; Mourinho does not hold back, attacks the VAR system
Fan clashes in the Lazio-Roma derby

6 yellow cards, 3 red cards, clashes between fans, strong contests, the Roman derby practically had it all, in the end the Lazio players celebrate who secured a ticket to the semi-finals of the Italian Cup. Hysaj enjoyed this derby from the bench, he was not preferred for a single minute by Sarri, as well as Kumbulla, who for the first time after the injury was collected by Jose Mourinho. In the numbers, it looks like a challenge between equals, but Lazio hit the box 5 times, while Roma 2, both teams created 9 chances for a goal.

After a strong first half, fought for every ball, the most defining moment of the challenge came in the 51st minute, where Lazio won a penalty for a foul in the area, decision made by VAR. Zaçagni proved to be correct by passing the white and blue to the advantage. Roma increased the pressure in the Lazio area, but Sarri's side came close to a second goal on more than one occasion with quick counter-attacks, but the absence of Ciro Immobiles was sorely felt. As the minutes ticked by the tension grew significantly with the match referee issuing three red cards, Pedro for Lazio and Azmo and Mancini for Roma. Thanks to this success, Lazio "flys" to the semi-finals where it will face the winner of the Juve-Frosinone match. As always, Mourinho's role could not be missed, who did not spare the criticism of the VAR system.

"Losing always hurts, even more so in the derby. This evening we lost because of a penalty which was not given by the referee who was only three meters away, but was given by VAR on video. 20 years ago the players wouldn't jump like they do today," Mourinho stressed after the match, adding that his team without Dybala is not the same.


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