LAZIO GOT BRUNO PEREIRINHA SIGN

 

Lazio have announced on their official club website that they have completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bruno Pereirinha. They were working on the deal late into the night and it has been finalised after negotiations with the player were completed.

The 24-year-old is most comfortable wide on the right of midfield but is very similar to ex Biancoceleste star Stephan Lichtsteiner in that he can also operate at full-back too. He had been at Sporting since 2006 and has made 86 appearances during his time there as well as appearing on 19 occasions for the Portugal U21 international side.

Benvenuto Bruno! 

THE EUFORIA AFTER THE SEMIFINAL OF COPPA ITALIA

Here are the pictures that sign euforia of Lazio after defeat Juventus in the second leg Semifinal of Coppa Italia last Tuesday. at Olimpico Stadium.

WELCOME TO THE FINAL!!

 

COPPA ITALIA 2012 / 2013 SEMIFINAL SECOND LEG

LAZIO 2 VS JUVENTUS 1

Lazio: Federico Marchetti, Michael Ciani, Andre Dias, Giuseppe Biava, Stefan Andrei Radu, Stefano Mauri, Hernanes, (Senad Lulic 63')Alvaro Gonzalez (Lorik Cana 85'), Cristian Ledesma, Abdoulay Konko, Miroslav Klose (Sergio Floccari 70')

Juventus: Marco Storari, Federico Peluso, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Sebastian Giovinco, Simone Padoin (Andrea Pirlo 68'), Arturo Vidal, Mauricio Isla, Luca Marrone (Claudio Marchisio 70'), Mirko Vucinic, Emanuele Giaccherini

Gonzales' goal

Welcome to the final of Coppa Italia this season!! Yes, Lazio got the ticket to the final after beat Juventus in the second leg of semifinal last Tuesday. The high tension match filled by two late goals from both teams. Lazio defeated Juventus 2-1 in the Coppa Italia second leg at the Stadio Olimpico in Roma.

With the score 1-1 from the first leg, Alvaro Gonzalez put the Biancocelesti into the final with a goal early in the second half, but in a dramatic finish, Arturo Vidal levelled the game in minute 90+2, before the substitution Sergio Floccari won it for Lazio two minutes later, meaning Lazio won the two-legged tie 3-2.

Floccari's goal

 

Lazio will face Roma Merda or Inter in te final which will be held on May 26 2013 at Olimpico Stadium Roma. While the second leg semifinal between Roma Merda and Inter will be held on April 17 2013.

Forza Lazio!!

CARRIZO SET TO INTERNAZIONALE IN THE SUMMER

Lazio third goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo set to leave Biancoceleste to Internazionale in the summer. The 28-year-old’s contract expires in the summer and Lazio have not offered him a contract extension, opening the door for Inter to sign the Argentine.

The Nerazzurri have been looking for a veteran goalkeeper to back up Samir Handanovic as Luca Castellazzi has had injury problems and Vid Belec is viewed as being too inexperienced for the role. The official announcement of the signing could come in February, after the closure of the current transfer window.

Carrizo is former first goalkeeper if Lazio. But, in his first season, he  could'nt get his best performance and finally Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera took away the position from him.

THE RECORD HAS BEEN BROKEN

SERIE A 2012 / 2013 MATCHDAY 22

LAZIO 0 VS CHIEVO 1

Finally, Lazio's unbeaten run in last sixteen matches has ended by Chievo Verona, also in Olimpico, the home for Petkovic's men. As the home side, Lazio actually controlled the match, but too many chances that wasted by the Petkovic men. Alberto Paloschi scored a single goal to turn victory into Chievo side.

Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic insists that his side didn’t deserve their loss on Saturday against Chievo. The Biancoceleste had been unbeaten in 16 matches, including six straight home wins, but fell 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

“I’m convinced I made the right choices [in resting key players], because I needed everyone to give 100% today,” said Petkovic. “It was a game we didn’t deserve to lose. Chievo capitalized on their only scoring opportunity and we wasted too many of ours.

“After so many positive matches, it was bound to happen that we’d have a bad day against a difficult opponent. All that counts is that the team believes and is ready to begin another run.”

With that defeat, Lazio slip down to third for the moment behind Napoli, who play on Sunday, they’re both six back of league leaders Juventus.

ZARATE OFFERED BY SUNDERLAND

 

Another news about Mauro Zarate. Premiere League club, Sunderland have been reported to loan Zarate from Lazio with the right to buy at the end of loan period at €8 million. Actually, Dynamo Kiev interested with Zarate and wanted to bring him to Kiev with €10 million price tag, but Zarate refused it.

Since Edy Reja era, he has been started to be unused by the coach. Now, in Petkovic era, he has been treated in same way.

LUCIANO ZAURI SAVED A GIRL FROM WELL IN ROME

Reported by Forza Italian Football, Lazio's wing back player Luciano Zauri has saved former Juventus star, Zbigniew Boniek’s granddaughter from a well in Rome.

The seven-year-old girl fell into the well on Sunday night and was rescued by Zauri. According to La Repubblica, Zauri was lowered into the four metre deep hole to rescue the girl, who was then taken to hospital. She only suffered minor bruising and scratches.

LAZIO MAKE BID FOR VERONA'S JORGINHO

As reported by Forza Italian Football, Lazio have make an offer to Brazillian Jorginho who plays with Hellas Verona in Serie B this season.

Jorgnho has been in good form this season with 21 appearances in Serie B. The 21 years midfielder has been offered €4 million by Lazio, but Verona are said to want a figure closer to €7 million.

DRAW WITH THE OLD LADY IN FIRST LEG!!

COPPA ITALIA 2012 / 2013 SEMIFINAL FIRST LEG

JUVENTUS 1 VS LAZIO 1

Juventus (3-5-1-1): Storari; Barzagli, Marrone, Bonucci; Isla, Vidal, Pogba, Marchisio, Peluso; Giaccherini; Matri.

Lazio (3-5-1-1): Marchetti; Biava, Cana, Ciani; Cavanda, Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes, Lulic; Mauri; Floccari.

Lazio continued the unbeaten run in all competition after they held Juventus in first leg semifinal of Coppa Italia last night. Juventus lead first, but Lazio managed to equalize the score in last minutes of the match. With the addition of this draw result, Lazio stretch their unbeaten run into sixteen matches in all competition.

The match was really tight. Juventus, as the home team got more chances to create a goal. Several chances came from Giaccherini, Marrone, Matri and Vidal, but the result was nothing in the first half. Federico Marchetti performed some brilliant saves. The only reason that Juventus didn't get many of goal was because Marchetti is standing in front of Lazio's goal last night.

Both team scored a goal in the second half. Juventus scored it in minute 63 through Pelusso header. Then, Il Capitano Stefano Mauri became the equalizer to save Lazio from the first lost in last sixteen matches. He scored the goal three minutes before the match ended. Grazie Mauri!!

With this result, Lazio have the away goal advantage before the second leg will be held in Rome. Lazio only need to get goalless draw result to advance through the final round. But, of course I hope Lazio will be get better result in the second leg.

Come on Lazio! Take the ticket into the final of Coppa Italia this season! Forza Lazio!!

PETKOVIC SATISFIED ENOUGH WITH DRAW RESULT AT RENZO BARBERA

SERIE A 2012 / 2013 MATCHDAY 21

PALERMO 2 VS LAZIO 2

Palermo: Ujkani; Von Bergen, Aronica, (Munoz 46) Garcia; Morganella, (Anselmo 65) Arevalo Rios, Kurtic, Dossena; Ilicic; (Malele 79) Dybala, Miccoli

Lazio: Marchetti; Biava, Cana, Ciani; Radu, (Candreva 73) Cavanda, Ledesma, (Kozak 80) Hernanes, Lulic; (Gonzalez 68) Mauri; Floccari

Lazio's move in Italian Serie A race held by Sicilian squad Palermo last night. With several key players that didn't play such as Miroslav Klose, Antonio Candreva, Alvaro Gonzalez, Abdoulay Konko and Andre Dias, Lazio had tied score against Gasperini's men at Renzo Barbera Stadium.

Actually, Lazio lead first in the first half as Sergio Floccari scored his second goal in Serie A this season through amazing header. Cristian Ledesma sent a briliant cross to the Palermo's penalty box, then Floccari simply placed the ball to the unreachable position of Palermo's goalkeeper Samir Ujkani.

But, in the second half Lazio shocked by two goals of Palermo in only two minutes through Arevalo Rios and Paulo Dybala. It turned the lead into the Palermo side. Luckily, Lazio got a penalty gift from the referee after Sergio Floccari had been taken down by Palermo's defender. Hernanes took the penalty chance well to equalize the score.

This is not really good result for Lazio in effort to chase Juventus on the top position of classification. The gap is now increase to five points after Juventus won the clash against Udinese last night. But, the positive thing is Lazio succeed to stretch the unbeaten run to 15 matches in all competition this season.

While Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic said that he satisfied enough with this result, "At the end, the draw result is fair enough. Both teams are proper to win and lose in this match. The main problem is we were too defended in playing and failed to play the desireable tactic."

Now, Lazio have to focus to semifinal of Coppa Italia match against Juventus on Tuesday. Miroslav Klose and Abdoulay Konko are expected to be fit enough to play in that match. Andre Dias and Alvaro Gonzalez seems to be filled their position again after they had been only sat on the bench against Palermo last night.

Come on eagles!! Struggle to the final of Coppa Italia and give laziale trophies this season! FORZA LAZIO!!

APPROACHING JUVENTUS ON THE TOP!!

SERIE A 2012 / 2013 MATCHDAY 20

LAZIO 2 VS ATALANTA 0

Lazio: Marchetti; Konko, Biava, Ciani, Radu; Ledesma; Candreva, (Floccari 46) Mauri, Hernanes, Lulic; (Cana 46) Klose (Cavanda 86)

Atalanta: Consigli; Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Brivio; Giorgi, (Parra 81) Cigarini, Carmona, Bonaventura; Moralez; (De Luca 74) Denis (Radovanovic 85)

Lazio have been approaching the top classification of Serie A. In this week, Lazio defeated ten men Atalanta in Olimpico. Three points were collected to approach Juventus on the top classification. In the same matchday, Juventus only got draw result against Parma.

Lazio's first goal scored by the supersub Sergio Floccari in minute 68. It needed more than an hour to score the opening goal for the Petkovic's men. While Davide Brivio's own goal doubled Biancoceleste victory. After that, Atalanta's Carlos Carmona has been sent off by the referee.

With this result, Lazio's gap with Juventus are only three points behind. Lazio have now strechted their unbeaten run in 14 games in all competitions so far. It really a positive situation for the Petkovic squad. But, the veteran defender Giuseppe Biava told that Lazio must not feel satisfied enough for now. Instead, it is the tough times for Lazio to compete in Serie A.

TOMMASO ROCCHI MOVED TO INTER, MATUZALEM LOANED TO GENOAmATUZALEM

MATUZALEM AND ROCCHI

Our two players had left us to the other teams in this January. Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of our captain, Tommaso Rocchi. The striker, who has played just three games for the biancocelesti this season, will join Inter on a three-year deal, until the end of June.

Rocchi, aged 35, has been with Lazio since 2004, scoring 82 goals for the club. Last season, under Edy Reja, he had 22 starts and five substitute appearances, scoring just six goals in the process. The new coach Vladimir Petković, however, has taken little shine to the veteran, preferring instead to start another elder, German bomber  Miroslav Klose.

Apparently, however, the nerazzurri believe that Rocchi is the solution to their troubles up front. Inter haven't done too badly this season, scoring 30 goals thus far. But should Diego Milito, who has eight, or Antonio Cassano, with five, go down with injury, Inter's European dreams could be shattered.

While Francelino Matuzalem has officially completed his move from Lazio to Genoa on loan with an option to buy. The Brazilian midfielder had already been training with Genoa for the last few days, but the transfer was only formalised this evening.

A statement on both club websites confirmed the deal is a six-month loan with option to buy at the end of the season. Matuzalem had not played for Lazio this season due to a contract dispute.

BUON COMPLEANNO LAZIO 113 ANNI!!

Today, January 9 2013 is a glorious day when Lazio born into the world 113 years ago. Many stories occur for 113 years. But, let us make some new stories that more glorious than before!

Petkovic's men have already gave us a great gift. It was the victory against Catania in quarter final of Coppa Italia this season. Thank you to the players for their struggles.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR LOVELY TEAM, SS LAZIO!

LA PRIMA SQUADRA DELLA CAPITALE

FORZA LAZIO!!

BEAT CATANIA, THROUGH TO THE SEMIFINAL!

COPPA ITALIA 2012 / 2013 1/4 FINAL

LAZIO 3 VS CATANIA 0

Lazio: Bizzarri; Biava, Cana, Radu; (Ciani 86) Cavanda, (Brocchi 78) Gonzalez, Ledesma, Hernanes, Lulic; Candreva; (Konko 67) Floccari

Catania: Frison; Bellusci, Legrottaglie, Rolin, Capuano; (Ricchiuti 84) Izco, Lodi, Almiron; Gomez, Bergessio, (Doukara 83) Barrientos (Castro 68)

Lazio's great performance still continues. Yesterday, Lazio took the ticket to the semifinal of Coppa Italia of the season after beat Catania in Olimpico Rome. Stefan Radu headed Il Biancoceleste in front, before Hernanes added two more goals from Sergio Floccari's assists in a 3-0 Lazio win to set up a mouthwatering tie with either Juventus or AC Milan in semifinal.

Forza Lazio!!

CAME FROM BEHIND OVER CAGLIARI

 

SERIE A 2012 / 2013 MATCHDAY 19

LAZIO 2 VS CAGLIARI 1

Lazio:

Federico Marchetti, Andre Dias (Michael Ciani 74), Giuseppe Biava, Stefan Radu, Abdoulay Konko, Stefano Mauri, Hernanes, Alvaro Gonzalez (Antonio Candreva 63),  Senad Lulic, Cristian Ledesma (Sergio floccari 74), Miroslav Klose.

Cagliari:

Michael Agazzi, Danilo Avelar, Luca Rossettini, Gabriele Perico, Dario Del Fabro, Radja Nainggolan, Daniele Conti, Albin Ekdal, Daniele Dessena (Andrea Cossu 56), Segundo Ibarbo, Marco Sau (Nene 76).

Welcome to the new year 2013!!

Hello everybody! There is a good news from our beloved team, I Biancoceleste. Last night, Lazio won the clash over Cagliari in Olimpico Rome after Christmas and New Year Holiday. The home team came from behind after Cagliari played with only nine men.

Lazio shocked by Marco Sau's goal in minute 62. After the goal, Petkovic pursued a strategy of attacking by playing Floccari to accompanied Klose on the Lazio's frontline. But, the expected goals were not coming from the frontliners.

It was Abdoulay Konko who levelled the score in minute 79, then finally Antonio Candreva became the hero after scored the victory goal from penalty spot. In this game, Cagliari's Agazzi and Cossu were sent off by the referee.

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!

To all Laziale around the world, Universe of Lazio would say thanks to all my blog viewers who supported me all this year long. Wish you have a nice Happy New Year 2013. See you in next year ^_^.

 

~HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013~

~BUON FELICE 2013~

A LITTLE STORY ABOUT VLADIMIR PETKOVIC

I've just read an articel about Lazio coach, Vladimir Petković on lazioland.com. Many things about him that surprise me. Yeah, because he's not a really famous figure in European football. For example, actually he's capable to speak in eight languages fluently! WOW!! He speaks Serbo-Croatian and Bosnian, Italian, French, English, Spanish, German and Russian. Amazing!

Vladimir Petković was born in Sarajevo on August 15, 1963. He also started his career in football as a player. In early 1980s he began his professional career at FK Sarajevo. In 1987, he emigrated to Swiss and joined FC Chur before he moved to the stronger team, FC Sion. Sion managed a third place finish in the Nationalliga, but Petković left the club at the end of the season. After leaving Sion, Petković moved back into the lower tiers, first joining FC Martigny-Sports before returning to his former Swiss club, Chur, where he enjoyed a career as a regular goalscoring midfielder.
After retired as player, he worked as a teacher, follow the traces of his parents. But, finally he was in contact with the charity organization Caritas that made him as a volunteer. He worked full-time for five and half year with Caritas. He had a responsibility to take care a group of unemployed young men.

Petkovic with Klose

After a few years, he was persuaded to coach an amateur team during evenings, and slowly football came back into his life. At the beginning of the 2008–09 season, he was appointed as manager of Young Boys. After taking charge at the club, he took his Bern side to a second-placed league finish. A full-time coaching role was never on his mind, but his results were a bit too good for him not to. Football chose him. At first, he even forced his football employer to adjust the training-scheme so it would fit with his hours at Caritas, even when coaching in the highest league in Switzerland, but when Young Boys was aiming for Champions League he realized that he didn't have the energy working double shifts. He said goodbye and promised to be back again in a few years later to the people at Caritas.

 
After two more seasons with Young Boys, he was fired after a 1–1 draw against FC Luzern on 7 May 2011, and he became new manager of Turkish side Samsunspor. He resigned from that position in January 2012. On 15 May 2012 he was named the new temporary manager of Sion until the end of the 2011–12 season.

His arrival to Lazio in summer 2012 has debated by many supporters. His capability was doubted. But now, with Lazio he make an impressive performance so far. Unbeatable in UEFA Europa League group stage, finish on the second position in Serie A for half of the season and advance through the quarter finals in Coppa Italia.

Petković has lost only four times in 27 official matches with Lazio. Currently, Lazio have not been beaten in 11 consecutive games (3 in Europa League, 1 in Coppa Italia, and 7 in Serie A). Much of the credit goes to Lazio manager Vladimir Petković.

 Source: lazioland.com

RUNNER UP IN THE END OF YEAR!!

SERIE A 2012 / 2013

MATCHDAY 18

SAMPDORIA 0 VS LAZIO 1 

Lazio: Marchetti, Biava, Dias, Konko, Radu, Ledesma, Gonzales, Mauri (Ciani), Lulic, Hernanes (Cavanda), Klose (Floccari).

Surprisingly, Lazio managed to secure the second postion of Serie A before entering the winter break. With three points added after victory against Sampdoria yesterday, Lazio is now colected 36 points, 8 points behind the top position Juventus and only lead 1 point in front of Fiorentina and Internazionale.

At Luigi Ferraris Stadium, the home team made a high tempo attacking pace. It made Lazio concentrate more to survive their goal than to score a goal. Actually, Lazio came to Genoa with one advantage after the home team made the coach exchange. After fired Ciro Ferrrara, Sampdoria point Delio Rossi to take over the team.

As you already knew, Delio Rossi is a former Lazio coach. With him, Lazio gained a Coppa Italia trophy in 2009. Well, his first mission was to took down his former team and come home to Roma with empty-handed. He performed good tactic that make Lazio difficult to score to his new team's goal. But unlucky, Hernanes made his first mission end with failure.

In minute 28, Lulic succeeded to send a cross into Sampdoria's penalty box. Sampdoria's goalkeeper,Sergio Romero punch the ball out, but the ball headed to Hernanes. With an immediate reaction, he kicked the ball toward the goal and there was the first and the sole goal in this match.

As a said before, this second position is very surprisingly. Lazio started the season with some trepidation in the eyes of his supporters. With only get two new players in the transfer market last summer, Lazio practically did not change much compared to last season. But, I really thank God for this situation.

Well, Vladimir Petkovic and his players now can enjoy their holiday with calm and pleasant feeling. FORZA LAZIO!!

MY APOLOGIES... T_T

For the first... I want to say that I'm so sorry that I have neglected this blog over the last few months due to lack of time. Many things happened to Lazio for a few months, such as big victory in derby della capitale, Lazio through to the knockout phase of Europa League , and the sharpening of Miroslav Klose in tearing the opponent's goal. Now he has collected 10 goals in 14 games! Amazing! The latter, of course, the victory over Internazionale on Saturday in the match before the Christmas holidays and New Year.

My job and my college in this semester are really draining my time, making it difficult to take the time to keep updating this blog. But, from now on I'll start trying again to come back to update this blog with information and news about the pride of our club, Lazio!!

FORZA LAZIO!!

THIRD VICTORY IN A ROW!!

SERIE A 2012/2013 MATCHDAY 3

CHIEVO 1 VS LAZIO 3

Chievo: Sorrentino, Sardo, Dainelli, Cesar, Jokic, Luciano, L. Rigoni, Hatemaj (61’ M. Rigoni), Thereau (80’ Stoian), Di Michele (60’ Moscardelli), Pellisier.

Lazio: Marchetti, Konko (46’ Scaloni), Dias, Biava, Cavanda, Ledesma, Gonzalez (65’ Cana), Hernanes, Candreva (78’ Ederson), Mauri, Klose. 

A beautiful weekend for Biancoceleste at Bentegodi stadium, Verona. The third victory in a row for Lazio occured at this place. Nine points from three games make Lazio is on the third position after Juventus and Napoli with the same points.

In a game against the home team Chievo Verona, Lazio got the first goal in early minutes through the drive shoot from Hernanes. Miroslav Klose got his third goal this season after took a rebound ball from Hernanes. Half time was closed with 0-2 score for the guest team.

In the second half, Lazio added another goal to make the score 0-3. Hernanes was on fire to set up his third goal this season after make a solo run from the left side to the penalty box of Chievo. Klose and Hernanes are now the top goal scorer of the team with each 3 goals.

The newcomer, Ederson was played from the bench in this game. He replaced Antonio Candreva in the second half. Nothing much that He could do in this game, but I'm so happy to see him on the pitch this afternoon.

Well, a positive trend has been shown by the Petkovic's men after three games of Serie A. But, Lazio need to be careful because they have to fly to London to face Tottenham Hotspurs in Europa League opening game this season. Come on, keep on moving Lazio!!