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ROME - Lazio finally succeeded in completing the mission easier nan difficult, after the representative of Portugal, Sporting Lisbon, they were vanquished 2-0. Libor Kozak and Giuseppe Sculli successfully accounted for the Blue Eagles victory, as well as a representative of the first Italian to the next round.

In order qualify for the knockout phase 32 of the Lazio must not only win, but their fate is determined from the results of other matches in Group D. For that Lazio coach Edi Reja remains optimistic playing at home to Sporting Lisbon

First Round

At the beginning of the first half, the game is running slow, though sometimes Lazio as a host to create some opportunities. But the Sporting defense while still being able to handle it.

But at Lazio pressed, the Lion-nickname Sporting Portugal had spread threats, precisely in the 23rd minute through the legs Bojinov is still too wide on the left side of goal Bizzari.

Minutes of the 25 Giuseppe Sculli also did not want to lose an opportunity for the Blue Eagles. Had past goalkeeper Marcelo Boeck, Sculli calmly provide feedback to the middle of the goal Lisbon. But unfortunately there is no friend to greet him. Score remains glasses.

Finally, the long-awaited goal of public host came three minutes before halftime. After successfully besieging Sporting defense, through the crossing from Senad Lulic from the left wing, was successfully put to good use by Libor Kozak.

A header, Kozak Boeck goalkeeper managed to outwit the dead step, while providing excellence Lazio 1-0 at Sporting until halftime.

Second Round

Post-break, Sporting heat immediately appear. Valeri Bojinov gave commandeered a threat to his hard shot past the goal mouth, Sporting almost equalized. But the ball hard Bojinov was still too easy for Bizzari.

Instead of an equalizer, Sporting conceded a second time. This time by foot Sculli who escaped the offside trap. Sweet feed from Luis Cavanda capable converted well by Sculli in minute 55. Score 2-0 to Lazio excellence emblazoned on the scoreboard.

Sporting who did not want to go home with heads bowed sluggish re-create the opportunities. Bojinov had the opportunity to execute a free kick, but again Bizzari played brilliantly by Bulgarian striker managed to ward off these kicks.

Until the game ends, the position remained 2-0 to Lazio and excellence that is pleasant news, at the same time, their rivals Vaslui 0-2 defeat of Zurich. Thus ensuring Lazio became the first representative of the Italian who qualified for the round of 32.

Probable teams:LAZIO: 1. A. Bizarri, 21. M. Diakite, 20. G. Prepaid, 39. L. Cavanda, 27. L. Cana, 24. C. Ledesma, 8. Hernanes, 19. S. Lulic, 99. D. Cisse, 7. G. Sculli, 18. L. Kozak

Sporting Lisbon: 12. Marcelo Boeck, 5. O. Onyewu, 6. Evaldo, 34. Tiago Ilori, 8. S. Schaars, 25. Bruno Pereirinha, 26. Andre Santos, 28. Andre Martins, 7. V. Bozhinov, 18. A. Carrillo, 33. D. Rubio

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