Guendouzi and Noslin Lift Lazio Past Lecce in 2-0 Win

VAR interventions framed a needed win for Sarri’s injury-hit side in a protest-thinned Olimpico.

Overview

Matteo Guendouzi broke the deadlock with an off-balance finish from Toma Basic’s cut-back that wrong-footed Wladimiro Falcone.
Riccardo Sottil’s early strike for Lecce was chalked off for a foul on Gustav Isaksen, and Boulaye Dia later had a Lazio goal overturned after an on-field VAR review for a shove on Tiago Gabriel.
Lazio controlled possession and pressure, striking the same post twice within seconds as Falcone produced a series of important saves.
Deep into stoppage time, Tijjani Noslin ran onto Ivan Provedel’s long kick and headed in the rebound to open his account for the season.
Injuries stretched Maurizio Sarri’s options and a Curva Nord protest over a banner dispute thinned the crowd, while the win lifted Lazio temporarily to seventh and muted the debut of new eagle mascot Flaminia.