FORMELLO, Italy (Interstat) — Lazio U20 scored twice and kept a clean sheet against Sudtirol U19, securing a 2-0 home victory on Tuesday at Stadio Mirko Fersini in Formello. Manuel Morelli put the hosts ahead in the 18th minute, and Cristian Bagordo added another goal as Lazio controlled the match without allowing the visitors to score. Morelli and Bagordo each finished with 90 minutes played and one goal. The visitors could not convert their chances, and Lazio protected the advantage through the final whistle.

The result gave Lazio U20 one win and no losses in this competition, while Sudtirol U19 moved to one win and one loss. Across all competitions, Lazio U20 is now four wins, two losses and three draws. Sudtirol U19 is now one win, two losses and two draws. The outcome added a win to Lazio’s competition record and left Sudtirol with its first competition defeat.

Lazio entered the match after a draw at Atalanta U20 and a home draw with Inter U20, following a loss at Bologna U20 and a draw with Juventus U20. Earlier in the season, Lazio beat Cesena U20, lost to Parma U20, routed Albino U20 and won at Lecce U20. Lazio’s previous results included a 2-2 draw at Atalanta U20, a 2-2 draw with Inter U20, a 1-4 loss at Bologna U20 and a 1-1 draw with Juventus U20. The run had produced a mix of attacking performances and tight results, with Lazio scoring six against Albino U20 and two against Lecce U20 while also being held to draws by Atalanta U20, Inter U20 and Juventus U20. The side had also lost to Bologna U20 and Parma U20 before the Sudtirol match.

Sudtirol’s recent form included a loss to Venezia U19, a draw at Lecco U19, a draw with Entella U19 and a win over Ascoli U19. Sudtirol’s previous results included a 2-1 loss to Venezia U19, a 2-2 draw at Lecco U19, a 1-1 draw with Entella U19 and a 4-2 win over Ascoli U19. The visitors had scored in each of those matches, including four goals against Ascoli U19 and two against Lecco U19, but they were unable to find the net against Lazio U20. Sudtirol had also drawn with Entella U19 and lost to Venezia U19, leaving the side with a mixed record before the trip to Formello.

Lazio’s breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Morelli scored. Bagordo’s goal gave the hosts a two-goal cushion, and Sudtirol U19 could not find a response. The visitors were held scoreless, while Lazio U20 managed the closing stages without conceding. The match remained at 2-0 through the final whistle, giving Lazio U20 the home result and leaving Sudtirol U19 to regroup. Lazio’s defense protected the lead after the second goal, and Sudtirol’s efforts to pull one back did not produce a goal.

The clean sheet added to Lazio U20’s overall campaign, which has included draws and defeats alongside its wins. Sudtirol U19, meanwhile, continued a busy stretch that has produced a mix of results across competitions. The visitors’ attacking efforts did not produce a goal, and Lazio’s defense protected the advantage after the second goal. Lazio U20 will next host Sassuolo U20 in Campionato Primavera 1. Lazio U20’s schedule also includes matches against Cagliari U20, AC Milan U20, Empoli U20, Como U20, Fiorentina U20, Torino U20 and Hellas U20 in Campionato Primavera 1.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Lazio U20 1, Sudtirol U19 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Lazio U20 with a 78.6 percent probability to win. The total score of 2 went over the over/under line of 3.5.