Lazio vs Sassuolo Result
Serie A Β· Italy
Lazio
Full Time
Sassuolo
π Stadio Olimpico, Rome
ποΈ Monday, 9 Mar 2026 at 19:45
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Lazio Leave It Late: Zaccagni's Last-Gasp Winner Sinks Sassuolo
Lazio clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, with Mattia Zaccagni netting a stoppage-time winner to cap a tense and evenly-matched contest. The hosts struck early through Daniel Maldini, but Sassuolo responded before the break through Domenico Berardi, setting up a fiercely competitive second half. Both sides matched each other in possession and intensity, but it was Lazio who found the decisive moment at the death. Despite sharing 50% possession each and Sassuolo earning six corners to Lazio's one, the home side were more clinical in front of goal, registering 13 shots (five on target) to Sassuolo's seven (four on target). The match saw four yellow cards for the visitors, reflecting their combative approach, but ultimately it was Lazio's attacking persistence that paid off in the dying moments.
Lazio
Lazio started the match on the front foot, capitalizing on early pressure with a goal in the 2nd minute from Daniel Maldini. Their 4-3-3 formation allowed them to control midfield exchanges, but they struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances as the game wore on. After conceding an equalizer, Lazio pressed for a winner, and their efforts were rewarded when Mattia Zaccagni struck in the 90th minute. Defensively solid and disciplined (no yellow cards), they balanced attacking ambition with composure at the back.
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Sassuolo
Sassuolo showed resilience after conceding early, gradually growing into the game and equalizing through Domenico Berardi in the 35th minute. Their 4-3-3 setup allowed them to threaten on the break and win six corners, but they lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Defensively, they were forced into several fouls, resulting in four yellow cards, and ultimately could not hold out against Lazio's late surge.
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Key Moments
2' β Goal
Daniel Maldini opens the scoring for Lazio, finishing off a swift attacking move.
35' β Goal
Domenico Berardi equalizes for Sassuolo, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
44' β Yellow Card
Sassuolo pick up their first yellow, signaling growing frustration.
60' β Yellow Card
Another Sassuolo player booked as Lazio increase attacking pressure.
78' β Yellow Card
Sassuolo receive their third yellow card, struggling to contain Lazio's midfield.
85' β Yellow Card
Fourth yellow for Sassuolo as tempers flare in the closing stages.
90' β Goal
Mattia Zaccagni scores the dramatic winner for Lazio, sealing all three points.
Tactical Analysis
Both teams deployed a 4-3-3 formation, leading to a balanced midfield battle and mirrored wide play. Lazio's full-backs, particularly Adam MaruΕ‘iΔ and Nuno Tavares, provided width, allowing Zaccagni and Isaksen to cut inside and create overloads. Sassuolo relied on rapid transitions and set pieces, as evidenced by their six corners, but struggled to break down Lazio's organized back line in open play. As the match wore on, tactical fouling and yellow cards disrupted Sassuolo's rhythm, while Lazio's substitutions injected fresh energy into the attack. The hosts pushed higher in the final 15 minutes, eventually breaking through with a late surge that caught Sassuolo's tiring defense off guard.
Turning Point
Zaccagni's 90th-minute goal, arriving just as the match seemed destined for a draw, swung the result decisively in Lazio's favor.
Man of the Match
Mattia Zaccagni
His tireless work on the left and stoppage-time winner proved decisive for Lazio.