Brescia Vs. Lazio: Goals By Alvaro Gonzalez and Libor Kozak Give Lazio 2-0 Win

Lazio’s visit to Brescia was likely not the most boring match ever played in Serie A, but Fox Soccer’s decision to show it to subscribers in the United States probably did little to earn any converts to the Italian football cause. Catania and Lecce had a 3-2, back and forth thriller. Cagliari scored four against Chievo Verona. Stations should be allowed to change the match to another if things are truly dull, but alas they aren’t and we were stuck with Lazio’s 2-0 win.

The most compelling element of the game was the goal-scoring routine of Álvaro González, who sent a header into the back of the net in the 17th minute. After scoring his first goal for Lazio, he pulled off his boot and used it as a phone, typing in numbers and holding it to his ear. No card, though, proving you can’t expose your abs without seeing yellow, but dirty socks go unpunished. There is no justice.

In a match dominated by the visitors, there was a surprising lack of compelling play by Lazio players. However, the play of Lazio forward Libor Kozák stood out. The Czech international imposed himself on the game, and was rewarded for his efforts with his fifth goal of the season, a header scored from Cristian Ledesma’s corner.

Just prior to Kozák’s goal, Brescia looked as though they might find an equalizer. After the goal, however, the home side rarely threatened the Lazio defense, and looked like a team destined to play in Serie B next season.