Lazio’s victory over Cagliari not only secured three points but also marked their third consecutive league win, putting them within striking distance of league leaders Napoli. The introduction of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the final minutes added fresh energy to the squad, contributing to a well-deserved win in front of a packed Stadio Olimpico.
SS Lazio Secures 2-1 Victory Over Cagliari, Climbing to Fifth in Serie A Standings- SS Lazio moved up to fifth place in the Serie A standings following their 2-1 victory over Cagliari on Monday night.
- Lazio dominated the match, taking an early lead within the opening two minutes through Boulaye Dia, a Senegalese loanee from Salernitana.
- Cagliari equalized before halftime with a goal from Angolan youngster Zito Luvumbo, bringing his side back into contention.
- Lazio head coach Marco Baroni made several changes in the second half, including the introduction of Mattia Zaccagni, which proved effective.
- Cagliari’s recent inconsistency continued, having lost back-to-back games prior to this fixture.
- In the 76th minute, Zaccagni converted a penalty to restore Lazio’s lead, putting Cagliari in a difficult position.
The situation worsened for Cagliari as they had two players sent off, leaving them with a challenging task to chase the game.
