

Lazio were defeated 2-0 by Bodo Glimt in Norway, in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. Kjetil Knutsen's team, more accustomed than the Biancocelesti to the Norwegian cold and the synthetic pitch, prevailed in the freezing Bodo, thanks to Saltnes' brace in the second half.
Lazio suffered a lot in the first half, struggling to get past their own half and having to respond to the gusts of Hauge and Bjorken. Then in the second half at 47' Saltnes unlocked the result with a perfect insertion and beat Mandas.
The Biancocelesti tried to react but at 69', after some missed opportunities by Bodo, the hosts found the double with the Norwegian midfielder who at 83' missed the hat-trick alone in front of Mandas who performed a double miracle and avoided Lazio's collapse. Now everything has been postponed to the Olimpico for the return match in a week.