Venezia’s Winning Streak in Serie A Comes to a Halt as Matchwith Lazio Ends 0-0

Venezia continues to suffer from a winless streak in the Serie A. Recently, their central defender, Jay Idzes, fell short of securing crucial points after his team managed a goalless draw against Lazio at home.

TheMatch

The encounter, representing Giornata ke-26 of the Liga Italia, took place on Stadion Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, local time.

Key Moments

Lazio had a golden opportunity in the 23rd minute when Boualey Dia found himself in a one-on-one with Venezia’s goalkeeper, Ionut Radu, but mishit his shot.

Despite dominating possession, Venezia struggled to break through Lazio’s robust defense. The first half concluded scoreless due to the relentless efforts of both teams in defending.

Second Half Excitement

Lazio almost cracked the deadlock in the 52nd minute when Gustav Isaksen’s powerful shot barely missed the target thanks to a reflex save by Ionut Radu. However, the momentum shifted towards Venezia as the match continued.

In the 64th minute, Mirko Maric’s precise header from Alessio Zerbin’s free-kick narrowly deived the Venetian goalkeeper Christos Mandas. Nine minutes later, Gaetano Oristanio’s low shot was also parried away by Mandas.

The Result

As the full-time whistle blew, Venezia and Lazio were locked in a 0-0 tie. This draw extended Venezia’s winless streak in Serie A, marking their continuous struggles under coach Eusebio Di Francesco since the new year.

This result did not impact Venezia’s position significantly, remaining in 19th place with 17 points. On the other hand, Lazio maintained their fourth place with 47 points.

Team Lineups

Venezia:
Goalkeeper: Ionut Radu
Defenders: Alessandro Marcandalli, Jay Idzes, Fali Cande
Midfielders: Alessio Zerbin, Kike Perez, Hans Caviglia, Issa Doumbia, Mikael Ellertsson
Forwards: Gaetano Oristanio, Mirko Maric

Lazio:
Goalkeeper: Christos Mandas
Defenders: Nuno Tavares, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, Adam Marusic
Midfielders: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Matteo Guendouzi, Mattia Zaccagni, Boualey Dia, Gustav Isaksen
Forward: Tijjani Noslin

Final Thoughts

Venezia’s inability to break through the defensive solidity of Lazio remains a source of concern for their coach and fans. Their winless run continues to bring speculation about strategy and player form adjustments. Ahead lies a challenging journey for Venezia as they aim to end their losing streak.

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