In a dramatic Europa League match, Lazio, playing with nine men, secured a stunning away victory against Viktoria Plzen with goals from Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen. The Italian side demonstrated resilience to clinch the win in stoppage time.
Lazio, who had topped their group, entered the game as favorites. Despite missing key players like Taty Castellanos and Mattia Zaccagni, they aimed for a strong start after their recent Serie A victory over Milan. Viktoria Plzen, coming from the play-offs, proved to be a tough opponent.
The match saw an early disallowed goal for Viktoria Plzen due to a VAR review for offside, before Lazio took the lead. Alessio Romagnoli headed in from close range following a corner in the 18th minute.
Plzen, however, fought back and equalized in the 53rd minute. Rafiu Durosinmi scored a free header from a floated free-kick, leveling the score.
The game took a turn when Nicolò Rovella of Lazio was sent off in the 77th minute after a VAR review upgraded his yellow card to a red. Later, in stoppage time, Samuel Gigot received a straight red card, reducing Lazio to nine players.
Despite being two men down, Lazio found a late winner. In the 98th minute, Gustav Isaksen scored a великолепный goal from outside the box, securing a 2-1 victory for Lazio.
Match Summary
- Romagnoli (Lazio) 18′
- Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzen) 53′
- Isaksen (Lazio) 90+8′
- Rovella (Lazio) 77′
- Gigot (Lazio) 90+3′