The writing was on the wall early as MK created a number of chances in the first 10 minutes. A string of good stops from Chris along with a great goal line block from Joe kept it scoreless initially. However, the pressure finally told 15 minutes in as MK found the breakthrough to open the scoring.

A change of formation from Lazio brought their best spell of the game in the 15 or 20 minutes up to halftime. Josh R and Josh G worked well as a front two and behind that two banks of four looked much more solid. Although unable to get back on level terms before the break Lazio worked the ball much better and got themselves into some good positions.

1-0 to MK at halftime.

Lazio came out positively for the second half and were immediately on the front foot with a free kick in a dangerous position just outside the MK box. Unfortunately they were unable to make the most of the opportunity and, as it turned out, this was the highlight of the half for Lazio.

Within a few minutes MK were down the other end grabbing their second goal of the game. A third followed quickly after, and in all honesty, the rest of the half turned into damage limitation for Lazio.

MK added two more goals to make the final score 5-0.

A tough day for Lazio. Never easy with no subs but that was no excuse for a poor second half display. Lessons to be learned for the rest of the season for sure.

As always, there were positives to take, including some strong individual performances. One of these was from our Gartec Player of the Match, which went to Adam for another solid display at right back.

Andre and Ben shared the lino’s flag today, thanks as always.