Game 20, Serie A
Sunday, February 9, 1964
Stadio San Siro, Milan
Milan Lazio 0-1
A Noletti own goal allows Lazio to win in Milan and maybe put an end to the crisis
The Biancocelesti started off the 1963-64 season pretty well and after 12 games were fifth after beating Mantova 2-0 at home. Then they lost 7 consecutive games before drawing 0-0 at home against Spal in the match prior to this one in Milan. The Biancocelesti were in a deep crisis with many problems and were just one point above the relegation zone.
The match
Everybody expected Milan to win comfortably and with plenty of goals. They were reigning European Champions and were leading the Serie A so the difference between the two teams was enormous. Despite having Cesare Maldini, Giovanni Trapattoni and Gianni Rivera out due to injury, the Milan manager Luis Carniglia was so confident he played with only three defenders, an outrageous move for the time. Lazio too had problems and manager Juan Carlos Lorenzo was forced to substitute Diego Zanetti, Nello Governato and Orlando Rozzoni.
Lazio started the game very well but it was Milan who had the first chances. Dino Sani’s shot was saved by Idilio Cei in the 7th minute and three minutes later Amarildo’s attempt went wide. Immediately after Giancarlo Morrone dribbled three Milan players and was fouled by Ambrogio Pelagalli in the box. Penalty for everybody with the exception of the referee Antonio Di Tonno.
In the 24th minute Massimo Giacomini’s shot was deflected into his own goal by Gilberto Noletti. Lazio were deservedly ahead and Carlo Galli had an opportunity to make it two up four minutes later but missed. Milan’s reaction was weak and lacking in opportunities.
In the second half Amarildo had a chance in the 50th minute but his shot was too high. Morrone was again fouled in the box, this time by goalkeeper Luigi Balzarini, but the referee yet again ignored the foul. Jose Altafini and Bruno Mora had chances in the 57th and 59th minute but Lazio were again dangerous with Giacomini’s cracking shot in the 60th minute that went just wide. Milan’s last chance was in the 68th minute when Altafini took advantage of a Cei mistake but his shot was too high.
Lazio legitimised the score with dangerous counter attacks by Mario Maraschi in the 69th and 70th minute and again Morrone in the 80th and 87th minute.
A well deserved win for Lazio.
Who played for Milan
Balzarini, Noletti, Trebbi, Pelagalli, David, Lodetti, Mora, Sani, Altafini, Amarildo, Fortunato
Manager: Carniglia
Who played for Lazio
Manager: Lorenzo
Referee: Di Tonno
Goal: 24’ Noletti (og)
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