This Week In Lazio History: July 27 – August 2 | OneFootball

This late-July week in Lazio history features the 1999 Amsterdam Tournament triumph, wins at Anfield, Brighton and Southampton, and a tribute to Olympic champion Giuseppe Baldo.

According to The Laziali, on 28 July 2007 Lazio thrashed Southampton 5-2 at St Mary’s, with braces from Mauri and Rocchi and a Pandev goal in a flawless pre-season display.

On 29 July 2020 Lazio beat Brescia 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico, their last home outing of the season. Correa and Immobile scored, the European top scorer edging closer to the Golden Boot.

A day earlier in 2002, César struck as Lazio won 1-0 at Anfield in a friendly. On 31 July 2016, English midfielder Morrison impressed in a 1-0 victory at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium.

On 31 July 1999, Lazio overcame Atlético Madrid 3-1 in Amsterdam, although they toiled against the visitors’ reserves in the tournament opener.

They sealed the trophy on 1 August 1999 by beating Ajax 3-2 before 30,000. The game offered preparation for a Super Cup meeting with Manchester United on 27 August. Lazio finished on 12 points, ahead of Santos 9, Ajax 3 and Atlético Madrid 2.

Giuseppe Baldo, born on 27 July 1914 in Piombino Dese near Padua, joined Lazio in 1935. Across seven seasons he made 187 appearances, scoring eight Serie A goals and two in the Coppa Italia. He died on 31 July 2007 at Montecatini Terme, the last of the 1936 Olympians to pass away.

Source: The Laziali