Serie A 2024/2025: Matchday XNUMX Analysis
Results, analysis and highlights of the 17th day of Serie A 2024/2025: hard-fought victories, goal-fests and twists that mark the race for the title and salvation.
Serie A 2024/2025: Analysis of Matchday Fifteen.
The seventeenth day of the 2024/2025 Serie A championship provided significant excitement and results, with balanced matches, dramatic twists and outstanding individual performances. Below is a complete analysis of the main matches.
Lecce-Lazio 1-2
Lazio returns to winning ways and gets back on their feet after the defeat against Inter, obtaining a hard-fought victory at the Via del Mare against a tough Lecce. The match is unlocked in the 45th minute with a penalty converted by Castellanos, awarded after a handball by Guilbert on the goal line that costs the Salento defender the expulsion. Despite being numerically inferior, Lecce finds the equalizer in the 50th minute with a great shot by Tete Morente. Lazio struggles to manage the game but finds the decisive goal in the 87th minute with Marusic. In the final, Lecce comes close to equalizing with a crossbar shot by Kaba and a dangerous attempt by Pierotti, but the result does not change.
Highlights:
- Castellanos decisive in the first half with the penalty that unlocked the match.
- Lecce's characterful reaction, despite being outnumbered.
- Marusic's winning goal in the final minutes.
- Lecce close to equalising in injury time with a crossbar.
Roma-Parma 5-0
At the Stadio Olimpico, Roma dominated Parma with a peremptory 5-0, redeeming the defeat against Como. The star of the evening was Paulo Dybala, who scored two goals, an assist and won a penalty. The Giallorossi started strong: Dybala scored from a penalty in the 8th minute and Saelemaekers doubled the lead in the 13th minute. In the first half, Hernani hit the crossbar for Parma, but in the second half the Emilian team collapsed under Roma's blows. Dybala scored the 3-0 in the 51st minute, Paredes converted another penalty in the 74th minute and Dovbyk closed the goleada in the 83rd minute.
Highlights:
- Spectacular performance by Dybala with two goals and an assist.
- Saelemaekers was incisive with a goal and a penalty won.
- Parma fought in the first half but gave in in the second half.
- Roma solid and convincing in every department.
Hellas Verona-Milan 0-1
Milan earned a hard-fought victory at the Bentegodi against Hellas Verona thanks to Reijnders' goal in the 56th minute, on a perfect assist from Fofana. The game, balanced and devoid of great excitement, was marked by Leao's injury in the 30th minute. In the second half, Verona increased the pressure, but the Rossoneri defended their lead with a solid defensive performance and the safety of Maignan between the posts.
Highlights:
- Reijnders decisive with the winning goal.
- Fofana protagonist with a millimetric assist.
- Leao's injury complicates Milan's plans.
- AC Milan's defense was impeccable in the final stages.
Turin-Bologna 0-2
Bologna beats Torino away with a clear 2-0. After a balanced and goalless first half, with a penalty missed by Castro, the rossoblù take control in the second half. Dallinga breaks the deadlock in the 70th minute, while Pobega doubles the score in the 80th minute. Although Torino tries to react, the home team fails to make an impact in attack.
Highlights:
- Dallinga scores his first goal for Bologna.
- Pobega closes the match with a goal confirmed by VAR.
- Torino sterile in the offensive phase, despite Milinkovic-Savic shining between the posts.
Genoa-Napoli 1-2
Napoli conquers the Ferraris, beating Genoa 2-1 and temporarily returning to the top of the standings. The Neapolitans dominate the first half and score with Anguissa and Rrahmani, both headers. Genoa reacts in the second half, closing the gap with Pinamonti in the 51st minute. In the final, a post by Balotelli and decisive saves by Meret preserve the Azzurri's success.
Highlights:
- Napoli brilliant in the first half with two headed goals.
- Genoa's reaction in the second half led by Pinamonti.
- Meret decisive with crucial interventions in the final.
Venice-Cagliari 2-1
A crucial victory for Venezia in their bid to stay up. The Lagunari broke the deadlock in the 38th minute with Zampano assisted by Oristanio. In the second half, Sverko scored the second goal after a goal by Oristanio was disallowed for offside. Cagliari closed the gap with Pavoletti and pushed forward in the final minutes, but a super Stankovic saved the result.
Highlights:
- Zampano dedicates the goal to his injured teammate Svoboda.
- Sverko protagonist with the goal of doubling the score.
- Stankovic decisive in the final with spectacular saves.
Atalanta-Empoli 3-2
Atalanta continued their triumphal march by beating Empoli 3-2 for their eleventh consecutive victory. After Empoli's initial lead with Colombo, De Ketelaere and Lookman overturned the result in the first half. In the second half, Esposito scored the equaliser from a penalty, but in the final minutes De Ketelaere decided the match with a textbook goal.
Highlights:
- De Ketelaere unstoppable with a decisive brace.
- Lookman returns to scoring with an excellent performance.
- Esposito precise from the spot, but Empoli is not enough.
Monza-Juventus 1-2
Juventus conquers the U-Power Stadium by beating Monza 2-1. McKennie breaks the deadlock in the 14th minute, but Birindelli responds in the 22nd minute. The decisive goal comes in the 39th minute with Nico Gonzalez, who takes advantage of an assist from Locatelli. Monza tries until the end, but Juve resists thanks to saves from Di Gregorio and Turati.
Highlights:
- McKennie and Nico Gonzalez were decisive with their goals.
- Monza close to equalising in the final minutes but not very concrete.
- Juventus are recovering and now have 31 points.
Matches on December 23, 2024
Inter-Como 2-0
Inter closes the 17th round of Serie A with a hard-fought but deserved victory against Como. At San Siro, the Nerazzurri win 2-0 thanks to goals from Carlos Augusto and Marcus Thuram. Despite the disparity in the standings, Simone Inzaghi's team had to face a combative and well-organized Como.
The first half: pressing and balance
Como, led by Cesc Fàbregas, showed up at San Siro with a solid strategy. A five-man defense in the containment phase and rapid counterattacks orchestrated by Nico Paz, the young talent on loan from Real Madrid, put Inter in difficulty. The high pressing of the Lariani, with man-marking on the Nerazzurri playmakers such as Calhanoglu and Bastoni, complicated Inter's maneuver. Despite some risks, the first half ended goalless.
The turning point in the second half: the signature of Carlos Augusto
In the second half, the Nerazzurri found the lead from a set piece. In the 48th minute, Carlos Augusto rose to head in a perfect cross from Calhanoglu, scoring his second consecutive goal after the one against Lazio. Como did not give up, threatening with a dangerous shot from Nico Paz in the 60th minute, thwarted by a great Sommer.
The Seal of Thuram
In injury time, Marcus Thuram closed the match with a spectacular goal: a powerful right-footed shot into the top corner that surprised Reina, bringing Inter to 37 points, in the wake of Atalanta. With this victory, the Nerazzurri confirm their solidity and continue their race for the Scudetto.
Fiorentina-Udinese 1-2
Udinese surprised Fiorentina with a comeback victory that ended the Viola's unbeaten home run, which had not lost in the league since last March. The match, hard-fought and full of episodes, saw the Friulians prevail 2-1 thanks to goals from Lucca and Thauvin.
First Half: Kean Puts Fiorentina Ahead
The Viola started strong and took the lead in the 8th minute with Moise Kean on a penalty. The on-field review confirmed the foul on Sottil, and the Italian striker converted centrally. Udinese also claimed a penalty, but the VAR did not intervene. The first half ended with the Tuscans ahead 1-0 and with a moderate pace of play.
The Friulian comeback: Lucca and Thauvin decisive
In the second half, Udinese changed gear. In the 49th minute, Lucca equalized with a precise right-footed shot and, shortly after, came close to doubling the score with a spectacular overhead kick that hit the post. In the 57th minute, the knockout blow came from Thauvin, who found a surgical left-footed shot on the far post, leaving de Gea with no chance.
Opportunities and nerves in the final
Despite Palladino's offensive changes, including the introduction of Kouamé and Ikoné, Fiorentina failed to capitalize on the chances they created. A sensational opportunity in the 74th minute saw Kouamé fail to provide a decisive assist for Kean just steps from the goal. In the final minutes, Sava excelled himself on a close-range shot from Ikoné, securing the three points for Udinese.
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