Early exit for Lazio as Salzburg advance

LAZIO crashed out of the Europa League last night following their 2-1 defeat at Salzburg and Villarreal’s 2-0 win at Levski Sofia.

The results left the Italians third in Group G and unable to catch second-placed Villarreal, who ensured their progress to the last 32 alongside pool winners Salzburg.

Rabiu Afolabi put Salzburg ahead early in the second half and, although they were pegged back by Pasquale Foggia’s leveller five minutes later, Somen Tchoyi struck the winner 12 minutes from time.