Lazio Sweep Past Genoa 3-0 After VAR Reversal at Marassi
Maurizio Sarri's injury-hit side used a compact 4-2-3-1 to counter with clinical efficiency.
Overview
- Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring early from a Taty Castellanos pass before Mattia Zaccagni added a late third after a scramble.
- Lazio’s second came via a Castellanos–Adam Marusic combination, with Marusic forced off injured shortly after assisting.
- A penalty given to Genoa for an Alessio Romagnoli handball was overturned following a VAR review around the hour mark.
- Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel produced key saves to preserve the clean sheet as Genoa created chances but failed to finish.
- Player ratings highlighted Cancellieri as Lazio’s standout performer and credited Sarri for a successful tactical tweak under injury pressure.