Lazio took command of their Europa
League quarterfinal against Salzburg with a thrilling 4-2 win in
the home leg on Thursday.
Captain Senad Lulic gave the Rome side an early lead but
Valon Berisha equalized in the 30th minute when he converted a
generous penalty awarded for a slight contact in the area.
Italy midfielder Marco Parolo restored the lead when he
backheeled a pass from Luis Alberto into the net at the start of
the second half.
The visitors levelled again when the ball ricocheted around
the area, enabling Japanese forward Takumi Minamino to score
within seconds of coming on as a substitute.
But Lazio substitute Felipe Anderson had the Stadio Olimpico
on his feet by beating three defenders on stunning run before
producing a cool finish.
Forward Ciro Immobile scored again soon after to seal a win
that puts Lazio in a strong position ahead of next week's return
leg and ended Salzburg's unbeaten run stretching back to August.
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