Lazio vs Milan 2-2: Moreira brace rescues point in Serie A derby

Lazio led 2-0 at half-time through goals from Cancelleri and Noslin but Milan fought back with two strikes from Moreira inside two minutes to secure a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico. The result leaves Lazio on 10 points after four Serie A matches while Milan remain unbeaten.

Lazio vs Milan 2-2: Moreira brace rescues point in Serie A derby

How did Lazio establish a two-goal lead?

Lazio started strongly and took the lead in the 10th minute. A pass from Zaccagni set up Cancelleri, whose shot beat Milan goalkeeper Maignan. The home side continued to press and doubled their advantage six minutes before half-time. Noslin reacted first to a rebound inside the six-yard box and headed the ball into the net for 2-0.

What changed for Milan after the interval?

Milan introduced fresh players at half-time, including Moreira and Pulisic. The visitors began to create more openings and reduced the deficit in the 65th minute. Moreira finished from a tight angle after a through ball from Pulisic. Two minutes later Moreira struck again, this time with a low shot that found the corner and completed the comeback.

Which players featured in the starting line-ups?

Lazio lined up with Mandas in goal behind a back four of Floriani, Soutalo, Provstgaard and Tavares. Frattesi, Bellahiane and Taylor supported the midfield while Cancelleri, Noslin and Zaccagni formed the attack. Milan started with Maignan behind Zil, De Vinter, Pavlovic and Tsoukouez. Modric, Rabiot and Estupinan occupied central roles with Loftus-Cheek, Sissoko and Ramos further forward.

What happened in the other Serie A match reported?

Genoa and Frosinone played out a 1-1 draw. Kvernadze gave the visitors the lead in the 14th minute. Genoa levelled five minutes after the break through Vasquez. Colombo missed a penalty for Genoa just before half-time.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score between Lazio and Milan?

The match ended 2-2 after Lazio led 2-0 at half-time and Milan scored twice in the space of two minutes through Moreira.

Who scored for Lazio?

Cancelleri opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Noslin added the second goal in the 39th minute.

How many goals did Moreira score?

Moreira scored both of Milan’s goals, one in the 65th minute and the second two minutes later.

Which teams remain unbeaten in Serie A?

Milan stay unbeaten after the draw while Lazio dropped points for the first time in the league this season.

Where was the match played?

The fixture took place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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