Duvan Zapata. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News Football MILAN — Duvan Zapata scored within the first minute as Atalanta piled the pressure on Lazio to boost their European hopes with a 1-0 win in Bergamo on Monday. Colombian striker Zapata pounced on a Lazio defensive error after just 57 seconds to fire in his fifth goal in three consecutive league games. Atalanta, now sixth equal on points with Roma and Sassuolo, move one point behind Lazio, in fifth, but without a win in their last five league games. AC Milan, one point ahead of the Romans in fourth, the final Champions League spot, can pull clear of Lazio when they host Bologna on Tuesday. Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi looked as if had grabbed a point with his injury time header but the goal was ruled out after long consultation with VAR for the defender’s foot being slightly in an offside position. "We’re in a difficult period where luck isn’t on our side and we have to make it turn our way," said … [Read more...] about Zapata strikes early as Atalanta stall Lazio
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Lazio, Roma draw in Rome derby
Brazilian midfielder Hernanes went from hero to villain as 10-man Lazio let slip a potential win in a thrilling derby against Roma that was marred beforehand by clashes between fans and police. The incidents prompted Rome's mayor to call for calm, yet on the pitch it was anything but as Hernanes gave Lazio a 16th minute lead in spectacular fashion, only to miss from the penalty spot early in the second half. Roma were awarded a penalty just before the hour and Francesco Totti stepped up to beat Federico Marchetti but despite the 69th minute expulsion of Lazio defender Giuseppe Bavia the hosts failed to capitalise. Roma's sixth draw of the campaign left the Giallorossi in seventh place in Serie A, 23 points behind leaders Juventus and three behind Lazio. Roma, looking for the win that would boost their chances of a place in Europe next season, started brightly with Totti crossing for Erik Lamela at the far post only for the midfielder to see his header go straight to Marchetti. … [Read more...] about Lazio, Roma draw in Rome derby
Hanoi promotes cooperation with Italy’s Lazio region
The representatives of Hanoi and Italy’s Lazio region signed an agreement on May 24, aiming to promote cooperation between the two sides in economics and among their small and medium-sized enterprises. The agreement was signed between the Lazio Regional Council’s representative and Ngo Thi Doan Thanh, Chairwoman of Hanoi Municipal People’s Council, during a working visit of the Hanoi municipal People’s Council delegation to Italy from May 24-30. On the occasion, the two sides discussed the potentials for cooperation in economics, culture, tourism, education and sustainable preservation of historic sites. Thanh invited Lazio-based businesses to invest in Hanoi, adding that Hanoi authorities pledge to create favourable conditions such as investment incentives, land and administrative procedures for Italian enterprises in general and Lazio region’s businesses in particular. According to Thanh, there are presently 11 Italian-invested projects in Hanoi, … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes cooperation with Italy’s Lazio region
Italy’s Lazio businesses explore Vietnamese market
A number of businesses from the Lazio region in Italy, a major centre of diplomatic and commercial activities, have shown interest in the young, dynamic Vietnamese market. Addressing a workshop on March 16, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Hoang Long said the consumer demand in his country is increasing with made-in-Italy products soaring in popularity. He called on Italian businesses to financially assist Vietnam in seed selection, technological application, manufacturing activities, trademark promotion and market penetration. He said he hopes the active negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EU and the separate agreements reached by Vietnam and Italy will help increase trade between the two countries. The trade pact is expected to increase Vietnamese exports to EU countries by 30-40 percent, and EU exports to Vietnam by 20-25 percent, he noted. Vietnam and Italy established diplomatic ties in 1973 and elevated their relationship to a … [Read more...] about Italy’s Lazio businesses explore Vietnamese market
Sassuolo stun Lazio to boost Euro hopes
Domenico Berardi and Gregoire Defrel scored in either half as Sassuolo stunned Lazio 2-0 in Rome on Monday to boost their chances of European football next season. MILAN: Domenico Berardi and Gregoire Defrel scored in either half as Sassuolo stunned Lazio 2-0 in Rome on Monday (Feb 29) to boost their chances of European football next season. Lazio welcomed Eusebio Di Francesco's visitors looking to get back to winning ways after being held to a scoreless draw at Frosinone last week. But after a messy, rain-hit encounter that saw Lazio struggle for long spells, it was the visitors who were celebrating claiming their 10th win of the season. Sassuolo, claiming their second successive win after last week's 3-2 defeat of Empoli, broke the deadlock on 41 minutes when Berardi beat Etrit Berisha from the penalty spot after Defrel was felled by a clumsy challenge from Mauricio. Lazio spurned a quickfire equaliser when Marco Parolo steered his header a foot wide from Lucas Biglia's cross. Lazio … [Read more...] about Sassuolo stun Lazio to boost Euro hopes