Lazio's Late Equalizer Stuns Napoli
Burkina Faso striker Boulaye Dia came to the rescue for Lazio, scoring a last-minute goal to secure a 1-1 draw against Serie A leaders Napoli in a thrilling encounter. The Romans, despite an own goal from Adam Marušić, showed strong attacking form, netting three of the match's four goals.
For Lazio, the result was ultimately favorable. Even with a victory, Juventus will not surpass them, and more importantly, Inter Milan now has a golden opportunity to challenge Napoli for the top spot in the league, as they face the Turin side in a crucial clash on Sunday.
2024-25, Italy - Serie A
Lazio - Napoli 2:2 (1:1)
Goals: Isaksen G., 6 (1:0); Raspadori, 13 (1:1); Marušić, 64 (own goal) (1:2); Dia B., 87 (2:2)
Lazio: Provedel; Romagnoli; Tavares N. (Lazzari M., 82); Gila; Rovella; Guendouzi; Zaccagni; Marušić; Pedro (Dia B., 74); Castellanos (Noslin, 27); Isaksen G. (Tchaouna, 82)
Bench: Mandas; Furlanetto; Gigot; Dele-Bashiru F.; Nielsen O.; Belahyane Reda; Basic Т.; Ibrahimovic A.
Yellow Cards: Zaccagni 79; Rovella 90
Napoli: Meret; Buongiorno (Politano, 62); Juan Jesus; Rrahmani Am.; Di Lorenzo; Mazzocchi (Marín Ra., 85); McTominay; Lobotka; Zambo Anguissa André-Frank; Lukaku R.; Raspadori
Bench: Contini N.; Scuffet; Gilmour B.; Okafor; Billing; Hasa; Simeone; Ngongé
Yellow Cards: Zambo Anguissa André-Frank 35; Juan Jesus 78