Game 4, Serie B
Sunday, September 29, 1985
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Lazio Arezzo 2-0
A goal per half, by Garlini and Magnocavallo, dispatch Arezzo in a convincing performance
In Serie B the Biancocelesti had won two (Palermo 2-1 and Campobasso 2-0 both at home) but also lost one (Bologna 0-1 away).
Arezzo had lost 1 (Triestina 1-2 on debut) and drawn 2 (Catania 1-1 and Pescara 2-2).
The match
It was still hot in Rome and today's clash did not attract a big crowd, about 25,000.
Lazio came on determined to make their superiority count immediately. They attacked from the word go and forced the Aretini on the defensive.
In the 6th minute their liveliness was rewarded. Gabriele Podavini went down the right and crossed into the area where Oliviero Garlini beat Nando Orsi with a spectacular diving header. Lazio 1 Arezzo 0.
Lazio continued to attack and only former and future Lazio keeper Orsi's saves kept the Tuscan "Cavallino" (The Foals / Young Horses) in it.
Arezzo did gradually grow into the game with a good midfield where Domenico Neri, Massimo Esposito and Andrea Mangoni held their own. The Amaranto however constantly failed the last assist or touch. Former Roma Guido Ugolotti and former Inter Carlo Muraro (41 Serie A goals) looked good up front but rarely threatened. Halftime Lazio 1 Arezzo 0.
Lazio had done the dirty work early on and now could control the game and hopefully strike on the break.
There were no changes during the interval. Lazio almost scored straight away. In the 46th minute Giuliano Fiorini passed to Fabio Poli who cut in along the by-line and squared a perfect ball to an unmarked Roberto Galbiati who however hit the post.
In the 56th minute Arezzo replaced defender Rosario Sasso with future Lazio midfielder and derby scorer Fabrizio Di Mauro, in an attempt to be more offensive.
The game became increasingly tense and dirty with several bookings. In the 68th minute Lazio scored again. A brilliant through ball by Fiorini was latched on to by Giorgio Magnocavallo who beat the offside trap and cut in towards Orsi, beating him with a precise diagonal low shot. Lazio 2 Arezzo 0. The "Cavallino" had seemingly found its slaughterer, the aptly named Magnocavallo.
Arezzo continued to show courage and went forward but inevitably left themselves vulnerable on the counter attack. In the 87th minute Poli raced towards goal but was energetically pushed by Stefano Butti for a clear penalty. Poli stepped up but missed, sending the ball wide. Not to worry, final score Lazio 2 Arezzo 0.
A solid performance by Lazio who had been determined, concentrated and practical showing why they were considered to be one of the favourites for promotion.
Who played for Lazio
Malgioglio, Podavini, Calisti, Galbiati, Calcaterra, Magnocavallo, Poli, Vinazzani (88' Toti), Fiorini, Caso, Garlini (86' Dell' Anno)
Manager: Simoni
Who played for Arezzo
Orsi, Minoia, S.Butti, Mangoni, Sasso (56' Di Mauro), Pozza, Ugolotti, Ermini, D.Neri, M.Esposito (72' Raggi II), C.Muraro
Substitutes: Carbonari, Tei, Ferrara
Manager: Russo
Referee: Pellicanò
Goals: 6' Garlini, 68' Magnocavallo
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