Zaccagni Inspires Again as Soaring Lazio Put Three Past 10-Man Bologna

Lazio picked up from where they had left before the international break, breezing past Bologna to earn their seventh straight win across all competitions.

Marco Baroni’s Choices

Marco Baroni started with a 4-3-3 formational spearheaded by Taty Castellanos, with Pedro and Mattia Zaccagni on the wings. Nicolo Rovella operated as a Regista in between Matteo Guendouzi and Matias Vecino.

Matteo Guendouzi Wastes Chance

The Biancocelesti had their chances in the first half, with the most significant one coming in the 33rd minute when Castellanos picked up Guendouzi’s run with a clever through ball. The Frenchman tried to take it in his stride, but scuffed his first touch.

Tomasso Pobega Sees Red

Nevertheless, the former Arsenal man made amends swiftly afterwards, drawing a foul inside his own box from Tommaso Pobega who ill-advisedly went for a late tackle while being on a yellow card. Therefore, the former Milan midfielder earned his marching orders, leaving Bologna with a numerical disadvantage for an entire half.

Samuel Gigot Scores Maiden Lazio Goal

In the second period, Castellanos’ close-range header whistled past the post, while Boulaye Dia’s goal was ruled out for offside. Nevertheless, Lazio eventually found the breakthrough when the Rossoblu defenders failed to clear Zaccagni’s corner kick, allowing Samuel Gigot to poach it from the goalline.

Mattia Zaccagni Doubles Lazio Lead

The Lazio captain then collaborated with Luca Pellegrini to score the second goal himself following a brilliant linkup on the left flank. Zaccagni stormed into the box before finding the far corner with his trademark low drive.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Scores Maiden Serie A Goal

Despite his late entry, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru still found time to open his Serie A account. Loum Tchaouna and Manuel Lazzari combined to put Gustav Isaksen through on goal. The Dane rounded Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia who brought him down. But while the referee was preparing to blow his whistle, the Nigerian midfielder latched onto the loose ball to place his shot in the empty net.

Therefore, Lazio managed to maintain their fifth place in the Serie A table as they remain a single point behind league leaders Napoli.

Lazio 3-0 Bologna

Goals: 68′ Gigot (L), 72′ Zaccagni (L), 90’+2 Dele-Bashiru (L).

Lazio (4-3-3):  Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli (46′ Gigot), Pellegrini; Vecino (59′ Dia), Rovella, Guendouzi; Pedro (59′ Isaksen), Castellanos (85′ Dele-Bashiru), Zaccagni (73′ Tchaouna). 

Bologna (4-2-3-1):  Ravaglia; De Silvestri, Beukema, Lucumì, Miranda; Pobega, Freuler (73′ Fabbian); Orsolini (46′ Urbanski), Odgaard (73′ Dallinga), Karlsson (46′ Moro); Castro (80′ Holm).

Referee: Rapuano from Rimini

Booked: Pobega (B), Gigot (L), Tchaouna (L), Pellegrini (L), Holm (B).

Expelled: Pobega (B).