Lazio Triumphs 3-1 but Falls to Bodø/Glimt on Penalties in Europa League Drama

In a thrilling Europa League quarter-final clash, Lazio managed to overcome a two-goal deficit from the first leg, defeating Bodø/Glimt 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico. However, their efforts were ultimately in vain as they were eliminated on penalties after the aggregate score stood at 3-3.

The match began with Lazio facing an uphill battle, having lost 2-0 in Norway. The home team started strongly, with Taty Castellanos opening the scoring in the 21st minute with a clever backheel finish from Gustav Isaksen’s cross.

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Lazio struggled to find the crucial second goal until deep into stoppage time. Tijjani Noslin finally broke through in the 93rd minute, bundling the ball over the line from close range to level the tie on aggregate and force extra time.

The additional period saw more drama unfold. Boulaye Dia put Lazio ahead in the 100th minute with a header, giving the Italian side the lead in the tie for the first time. However, Bodø/Glimt refused to give up, with Andreas Helmersen equalizing in the 109th minute to make it 3-3 on aggregate.

The match then went to penalties, where Bodø/Glimt emerged victorious. Despite misses from both sides, including former AC Milan player Jens Petter Hauge for the Norwegian team, Lazio’s Taty Castellanos saw his decisive spot-kick saved, ending the Roman club’s European journey.

The result marks a bitter disappointment for Lazio, who showed great character to overturn the first-leg deficit but ultimately fell short in the shootout. For Bodø/Glimt, it represents a historic achievement as they advance to the Europa League semi-finals.