Lazio and Fiorentina traded dramatic stoppage-time penalties in a pulsating 2-2 Serie A draw that left both sides ruing missed opportunities at the Stadio Olimpico.
The match exploded into life in the second half after a fractious opening 45 minutes that produced three yellow cards. Danilo Cataldi broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, capping a dominant spell from the hosts who peppered David De Gea’s goal throughout. The Spanish goalkeeper proved worth his weight in gold, making six crucial saves to keep Fiorentina in contention.
Robin Gosens provided the immediate response four minutes later, hauling the visitors level with a well-taken finish to reward their slight possession advantage. The German defender’s evening ended prematurely, however, as he was withdrawn in the 69th minute following his earlier booking.
As regulation time expired, controversy reigned. Albert Guðmundsson won a penalty in the 87th minute, confirmed by VAR, and coolly converted in the 89th to seemingly snatch all three points for the Viola. The Icelandic forward’s clinical finish appeared decisive—until Lazio earned their own spot-kick deep into stoppage time.
Pedro kept his nerve to slam home the equalizer and rescue a point for the Biancocelesti, sending the crowd into raptures as yellow cards flew in the aftermath.
Nicolò Fagioli pulled the strings for Fiorentina, delivering five key passes and an assist that earned him an 8.3 rating alongside De Gea. Mattia Zaccagni orchestrated Lazio’s attacks with three key passes, while Ivan Provedel made three saves at the other end.
The statistics reflected an even contest—Lazio edged the shot count 17-8 and corners 8-2, but Fiorentina’s efficiency nearly proved decisive. Instead, both teams settled for a point in this dramatic stalemate.
