Keita goal helps Lazio grab advantage in UCL

Lazio beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in a UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off first leg thanks to a well-taken goal by substitute Keita.

Lazio Bayer Leverkusen UEFA Champions League Keita

Keita (right) celebrates after netting for Lazio against Bayer Leverkusen (AAP) Source: AP

Both teams hit the post in quick succession during the first half, with a 25-yard effort from Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender followed by an angled shot from Miroslav Klose hitting the upright at the other end.

Leverkusen thought it had taken the lead on 69 minutes when Hakan Calhanoglu's shot was flicked in by Stefan Kiessling, who was ruled offside.

On 77 minutes, 20-year-old Senegal forward Keita, who had replaced Klose at the break, held off the Leverkusen defence to slot into the far corner.

However, the match was marred by allegations of racial chanting coming from the stands.

Australia winger Robbie Kruse started on the bench and came on in injury time. 

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Partizan had earlier seen midfielder Marko Jevtovic sent off for a second caution in first-half stoppage-time.

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A fine header from Baurzhan Dzholchiyev on 14 minutes proved enough for Astana, which is aiming to make its debut in the group stages.

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Published 19 August 2015 7:53am
Updated 19 August 2015 9:39am
Source: PA Sport

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