Game 17, Serie A
Sunday, January 22, 1967
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Lazio Juventus 0-0
Referee does not see a clearly valid goal and Lazio are able to clinch a point
In Serie A, the Biancocelesti were 14th, in the relegation zone. They had won three times (1-0 at Lecco, 1-0 at home against the mighty Inter and 2-1 vs Bologna), drawn six and lost seven, including the derby.
Today’s game was against another Serie A big team: Juventus. The Bianconeri were second, one point from Inter. A difficult match to say the least.
The Match
Juventus were without Gian Carlo Bercellino and Gianfranco Leoncini and Lazio without suspended Vito D’Amato. Manager Maino Neri placed a lot of midfield players in the team in the hope of reducing potential threats. The Biancocelesti desperately needed points.
In the 5th minute Adolfo Gori hit the woodwork and four minutes later, after having saved a dangerous Paolo Carosi cross, Roberto Anzolin kicked Alberto Mari. He should have been sent off and a penalty given to Lazio but the referee closed both eyes. Gianfranco Zigoni had a chance in the 15th minute but missed the target with a header. Wonderful cross from Mari for Romano Bagatti but any chance of scoring was stopped by Ernesto Castano. Just before half time, Arrigo Dolso back heeled to Giancarlo Morrone whose shot was fortuitously deflected by Luis Del Sol.
After Morrone had shaved the crossbar in the beginning of the second half, in the 52nd minute came a huge goal appeal by the Juventus players. A free kick taken by Gian Paolo Menichelli went into the goal just under the crossbar and then the ball came out again. Goal for the Bianconeri but not for the referee. The Juve players were furious and attacked the Lazio fort in mass but Idilio Cei managed to save a Gian Paolo Menichelli shot and in the 65th minute De Sol missed a chance off a Sidney Cinesinho assist.
After this Juventus lost heart and energy and Lazio comfortably controlled the rest of the game. A well-deserved but somewhat lucky draw for the Biancocelesti.
Who played for Lazio
Manager: Neri
Who played for Juventus
Anzolin, Gori, Rinero, Salvadore, Castano, Cinesinho, Zigoni, Del Sol, De Paoli, Sacco, Menichelli
Manager: Heriberto Herrera
Referee: De Marchi
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