Serie A 2024/2025: the complete analysis of the Fifteenth matchday
Inter defeated Parma at San Siro; Atalanta obtained their ninth consecutive victory, beating Milan and moving to first place in the standings; Juventus drew against Bologna; Fiorentina beat Cagliari, obtaining their eighth consecutive victory; Lazio beat Napoli at the Stadio Maradona.
Serie A 2024/2025: the complete analysis of the Fifteenth matchday
The Fourteenth Day of Serie A 2024/2025 has provided many emotions, with matches that have reserved twists and unforgettable moments. Here is a detailed analysis of all the results.
Inter – Parma: 3-1
Inter defeated Parma 3-1 at San Siro in a race dominated by intensity and quality, taking the standings with 31 points.
In the first half, Inter created numerous chances, hitting the crossbar with Dumfries and seeing Lautaro e Calhanoglu missing the goal. Parma, despite trying to respond with counterattacks and high pressure, was punished in the 40 ': Marco's He unlocked the match with a backheel control and a precise right-footed finish, a high-level technical move that put the Nerazzurri ahead at half-time.
In the second half, Inter maintained control and doubled their lead 56 ' thanks to Stretcher, served masterfully in depth by Mkhitaryan. Shortly after, at the 67 ', Thuram He closed the match by deflecting a header from Bisseck on the developments of a corner. Despite the clear Nerazzurri dominance, darmian he scored an own goal at81 ', making the final result less wide. In the end, Inter also saw a penalty revoked that had been awarded for an alleged foul on Lautaro.u
After the postponement of the match against Fiorentina due to the illness of bove, the Nerazzurri proved to be in great shape, showing tactical solidity and a fluid offensive maneuver. Parma, despite being defeated, showed glimpses of good play, but paid for their imprecision in front of goal and their inability to contain the Nerazzurri's offensive effectiveness.
Atalanta – Milan: 2-1
Atalanta got the ninth consecutive victory, beating Milan 2-1 and taking first in the rankings with 34 points.
The match started at a high pace: in the first minutes, Pulisic he committed Carnesecchi with a treacherous shot, while Ederson created an opportunity for Pasalic after a personal action. Atalanta's lead came at 12 ', thanks to The Ketelaere, good at heading a free kick and overcoming Hernandez. Milan's reaction was not long in coming, with Morata that the 22 ' he evened the score with a perfect assist from Leao, after a rapid vertical action orchestrated by Theo Hernandez. However, the match took a different turn after the forced exit of Pulisic before the break.
Milan, who had shown organization and ideas in the first half, lost their incisiveness in the second half. The Rossoneri struggled to build effective offensive actions, limiting themselves to containing Atalanta's advances. Despite an attentive defense for much of the second half, fatigue began to weigh on them in the final minutes, leading to decisive errors. At87 ', on the developments of a corner kick, Kolasinac he flicked the ball allowing Lookman to score with a header to make it 2-1. This goal sparked celebrations for Atalanta and sealed the defeat of a Milan team that was now far from the fight for the Scudetto.
The match demonstrated the extraordinary form of Atalanta who, despite the absence of Gasperini, replaced by the vice gritti, he was able to manage key moments and exploit episodes to his advantage. On the contrary, Milan will have to reflect on the lack of continuity and the inability to react effectively in the second half.
Genoa – Turin: 0-0
Genoa and Torino drew 0-0 in the match played at Ferraris. A tactical match without much emotion allowed both teams to move up the standings, reaching respectively 15 e 16 points, maintaining a slight margin on the relegation zone.
The first half offered few significant opportunities. On the one hand, Voyvoda he hit the post with a powerful right-footed shot, while on the other Ricci he blocked a sure shot from badelj. Genoa showed order in their build-up, trying to exploit changes of field and long throws to get past the midfield. Torino, on the other hand, focused on high pressing and close combinations, but struggled to create real danger.
In the second half, the match did not undergo significant tactical changes. The rossoblù, encouraged by the home crowd, gained meters and tried to increase the offensive intensity, but without finding the necessary precision. Scallop he tried to change the inertia with the entry of vitinha, while vanilla he tried to freshen up the team by inserting karamoh e Drink. However, the moves of the two coaches did not change the course of the match. In the final minutes, a goal by karamoh it was disallowed for offside, and Tameze had a chance in the recovery, but Wings he avoided the worst for Genoa.
The match ended in a draw that reflects the general balance and the lack of offensive incisiveness of the two teams. Both remain in search of continuity and a victory that has been missing for several days.
Juventus – Bologna: 2-2
Juventus drew 2-2 against Bologna in an intense match full of twists and turns. Despite a dominant performance by the Felsinei at the Allianz Stadium for over 70 minutes, the black and whites saved the result by finding the equaliser at 92 '.
Bologna started strong, pressing high and suffocating Juventus' play. ndoye, inspired by a specific passage of Holm, unlocked the game at 30 ' with a powerful right-footed shot under the crossbar. Cambiaso he got injured early, forcing Allegri to replace it with Roohi, and Vlahovic he struggled to get into the swing of the game.
In the second half, Bologna doubled their lead 53 ' with Pobega, who finished with a touch down after a spectacular back-heel assist from Castro. Despite the expulsion of Thiago Motta al 51 ' for protests, the Emilians continued to play with personality, putting Juventus in difficulty. However, the Bianconeri did not give up: koopmeiners has shortened the distances to 62 ', scoring his first goal in the black and white shirt on an assist from Daniel. Bologna had the chance to close the match with Dominguez, but failed to capitalise. Juventus, on the other hand, found the equaliser in injury time thanks to Mbangula. The young talent, who had just arrived, scored a curling right-footed shot from the edge of the area that left no chance for Skorupski, thus avoiding defeat for the black and whites.
Juventus have drawn for the ninth time in 15 games, a figure that highlights their difficulty in maintaining continuity and which further distances the Bianconeri from the top of the table. Bologna, despite maintaining their unbeaten run in the league, have missed the opportunity to bring home a prestigious victory.
Rome – Lecce: 4-1
Roma found victory after four consecutive defeats, beating Lecce 4-1. A convincing performance allowed the Giallorossi to distance themselves from the hot zones of the standings, while the team of Giampaolo, now at risk of relegation, they suffered their first defeat under his guidance.
Roma started off on the right foot and broke the deadlock 13 ' with Saelemaekers, what a joke Falcone with a dirty but precise shot on an assist from El ShaarawyThe Giallorossi dominated the game, coming close to doubling their lead with a header from N'Dicka rejected on the line by Krstovic. However, Lecce found the equaliser at 40 ' thanks to a penalty converted by Krstovic, granted for a foul by abdulhamid su Coulibaly. Before the break, Saelemaekers wastes an opportunity to put Roma back in front.
In the second half, Roma intensified their pressing. Mancini signs the 2-1 at 59 ' with a diving header from a cross from El Shaarawy. Shortly after, an error exiting Dorgu give the ball to Abdulhamid, what is needed pisilli for the 3-1 at 66 '. Roma continues to push and at the86 ' seals the final 4-1 with Kone, his first goal in the yellow and red shirt, with an assist from the same player Peas. Lecce, reduced to 10 men due to the injury of Gaspar with the substitutions completed, he hits the post towards the end but is unable to react.
Claudio Ranieri can celebrate his first three points since returning to the Roma bench, while Lecce, not very incisive and fragile in defense, must face the urgency of recovering.
Fiorentina – Cagliari: 1-0
Fiorentina beat Cagliari 1-0, obtaining their eighth consecutive victory in the championship and tying up fourth place in the standings, with one game in hand.
Fiorentina imposed their rhythm from the start, with quick exchanges and long-range shots. After a double chance for Little ones e makoumbou neutralized by De Gea and Ranieri, Viola took the lead at 24 ': an action orchestrated by Judicial e Beltran allowed Cataldi to score with a precise right-footed shot, dedicating the goal to Ox. Soon after, Beltran he almost doubled the lead but was stopped by a decisive intervention from Mine. Cagliari struggled to get out of their own half, suffocated by the pressing and ball control of the Tuscans.
In the second half it was Fiorentina who once again created danger with Icon, stopped by The fight. Cagliari tried to react with a good start to the second half, but the Fiorentina defense closed down all spaces. Palladino responded with changes, inserting Kean e Hit to give greater offensive thrust, while Nicola he sent into the field Luvumbo and, in the end, Pavoletti to try to equalise. Despite their efforts, Cagliari failed to create any real scoring opportunities in the final minutes.
The team of Palladino dominated most of the match thanks to persistent ball possession and a solid defensive organization. This success confirms the positive moment of the Viola, while Cagliari suffers the seventh defeat of the season and is one step away from the relegation zone with 14 points.
Verona – Empoli: 1-4
Empoli overwhelmed Verona 4-1 at the Good luck, dominating a first half in which everything was decided. The team of D'Aversa He exploited the hosts' serious defensive errors to score four goals, returning to winning ways in the league.
The match opened at a high pace, but at the 10' the injury of Pilgrims forced Empoli to insert Columbus, which proved decisive. Empoli took the lead at 16 ' with Esposito, good at exploiting a bad disengagement of Magnani. After just three minutes, number 99 doubled the lead, capitalising on another glaring error, this time by Belahyan. Al 32', Cacace scored the third goal with a close-range touch, taking advantage of the total defensive disorganization of the opponents. Verona closed the gap at 35 ' with Tengstedt, who bagged a low assist from Tchatchoua. Despite a timid attempt at a comeback, Empoli definitively closed the match at 42 ', with Columbo who scored the fourth goal with a precise left-footed shot after a rebound from the wall. Just before half-time, Verona risked conceding a penalty for a contact between Montipo e Anjorin, but the referee revoked the decision after a VAR check.
In the second half, Verona tried to react with more aggression, but without creating any real goal-scoring opportunities. Empoli, solid in defense, managed ball possession and controlled the game, closing every gap for the opponents. The Tuscans, led by a Esposito in great form, they demonstrated tactical and mental superiority.
Empoli earned three important points, climbing the standings with a convincing performance. On the contrary, Verona, with its fourth consecutive defeat, continues to experience a deep technical and corporate crisis.
Venice – Como: 2-2
The salvation clash between Venice and Como at Penzo The match ended 2-2, in a chaotic match due to adverse weather conditions, with winds over 70 km/h and pouring rain.
Venezia took the lead at 16 ' with a deflected shot from Nicolussi Ankle which shocked Reina, after a complicated start marked by the protests of the lagoon fans against the club. Despite the difficulties created by the wind, Como had opportunities with fadera e Belotti, but without capitalising, closing the first half 1-0 down.
The second half opened under a real downpour and with Como immediately aggressive. 49' Candle He scored a clumsy own goal, deflecting a cross into his own net van der Brempt for the draw. Shortly after, at the 56 ', Belotti He put the Larians in the lead with a precise touch, interrupting his fast that had lasted since September 29th. Venezia reacted with grit and, at 69 ', Oristanio scored directly from a corner, taking advantage of the wind to score a magnificent “Olympic goal” that brought the match back into balance. The Venetians also found a net at 87 ' with a powerful conclusion of Nicolussi Ankle, but the goal was disallowed for an active offside Pohjanpal.
The draw leaves Venezia bottom of the table with 9 points, while Como catches up with Verona at 12 Despite the intensity of the match, both teams have to deal with their own fragility and the urgency to improve in order to face the fight for survival.
Naples – Lazio: 0-1
Lazio beat Napoli 1-0 at the Maradona Stadium, replicating the success obtained a few days earlier in the Italian Cup. The victory pushed the Biancocelesti to 31 points, on par with Inter e Florence, while Napoli, overtaken by Atalanta, loses the top spot and slips to second place.
Under pouring rain, Napoli started with greater aggression, coming close to scoring with McTominay e Politano, but without managing to capitalise. Lazio, though compact and orderly, responded with a treacherous left-footed shot from Isaac and a wide header from Castellanos, well blocked by Meret. At the end of time, kvaratskhelia he had a good chance from a free kick, but Provedel he managed without difficulty.
The second half opened with a very powerful right-footed shot from Dele Bashiru which hit the crossbar, highlighting the problems of a Lobotka below par and a Napoli that was not very incisive. 71 ', Anguissa hit the post with his head, but the hosts failed to find offensive continuity. Lazio, on the other hand, was able to take advantage of the decisive opportunity: at 79 ', Isaac received the ball from Noslin, he got rid of Olive and let loose an uncatchable left-footed shot Meret, carrying the Biancocelesti forward. Tale he tried to change the outcome of the match by inserting Simeon, Raspadori e Blacks, but the team remained ineffective, with a game that was too slow and predictable.
The match, intense and hard-fought, highlighted the solidity and organization of Lazio, while highlighting the bad day of the key men of With you.
Monza – Udinese: 1-2
Udinese secured a precious 2-1 victory against Monza in the last match of the XNUMXth matchday of Serie A, played at theU Power Stadium.
Udinese started with determination and unlocked the match at 6 ': a precise cross of Zemura allowed Lucca to score with his head. A few minutes later, the same Lucca found the net to double the lead, but the goal was canceled for offsideMonza reacted with some long-range shots but Sava and the Friulian defense neutralized every attempt. At the end of the half, Thauvin He unsuccessfully tried to make it 2-0 with a classy move.
Monza started the second half with more aggression, finding the equaliser at 47 ': Kyriakopoulos was quick to exploit a loose ball in the area. The Brianza team came close to taking the lead with Djuric, but his header was deflected into a corner by Save. Udinese, however, regained control of the match at 70 ', when jewelry finalized a quick counterattack, putting the Friulians back in front. In search of an equaliser, Monza inserted Given Mota, who immediately became dangerous by hitting the crossbar. In injury time, Udinese came close to scoring a third goal with Abankwah on the counterattack, but the result remained unchanged.
With this victory, Udinese interrupts a drought of successes that lasted for over a month and climbs back to ninth place with 20 points. For Monza, however, the situation remains critical: stuck at 10 points, continues to occupy the penultimate place in the standings, far from the safety zone.
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