In matchday 2 of the Serie A, Lazio firmly established their superiority by defeating Hellas Verona with an impressive scoreline of 4-0. The team, managed by Maurizio Sarri, opened the scoring early with a strike from Mattéo Guendouzi just 2 minutes into the game. Hellas Verona struggled to find any response, as Lazio continued to press forward, increasing their lead through a goal from Mattia Zaccagni in the 9th minute and a header by Valentín Castellanos in the 40th minute.
The fourth and final goal came from Boulaye Dia in the 81st minute, sealing a comprehensive victory for the home side. A notable moment came at the 40-minute mark when Castellanos, showing great positioning, scored with a powerful header to the left post, assisted by Nicolò Rovella.
Hellas Verona had a brief opportunity to change the game’s momentum when Antoine Bernede’s effort struck the woodwork in the 28th minute, but they ultimately failed to convert any chances.
Valentín Castellanos was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing one goal, three shots on target, and completing two successful passes. Mattia Zaccagni also had a notable performance, scoring one goal and attempting three shots at goal.
Coach Maurizio Sarri lined up Lazio in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Ivan Provedel in goal; a defensive line of Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Oliver Provstgaard, and Nuno Tavares; a midfield trio of Mattéo Guendouzi, Nicolò Rovella, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; and an attacking front comprised of Matteo Cancellieri, Valentín Castellanos, and Mattia Zaccagni.
On the other side, Hellas Verona’s Paolo Zanetti opted for a 3-6-1 system, with Lorenzo Montipò between the posts; Unai Núñez, Victor Nelsson, and Enzo Ebosse in defense; a midfield made up of Fallou Cham, Abdou Harroui, Suat Serdar, Antoine Bernede, Domagoj Bradaric, and Giovane Santana; and Amin Sarr leading the attack.
The match at Stadio Olimpico was officiated by referee Valerio Crezzini.
Looking ahead, Lazio is set to face Sassuolo away from home in their next fixture, while Hellas Verona will host Cremonese.
With this result, Lazio earns 3 points, placing them in seventh position in the league standings, while Hellas Verona remains at 1 point, sitting at eighteenth place in the tournament.
Substitutions for Lazio
65’ 2T – Mattia Zaccagni left for Pedro Rodriguez, Nuno Tavares was replaced by Luca Pellegrini
76’ 2T – Valentín Castellanos was substituted for Boulaye Dia
77’ 2T – Fisayo Dele-Bashiru exited for Reda Belahyane, and Amin Sarr was replaced by Daniel Mosquera
84’ 2T – Adam Marusic left the pitch for Elseid Hysaj
Substitutions for Hellas Verona
45’ 2T – Enzo Ebosse was replaced by Martin Frese, Fallou Cham left for Armel Bella Kotchap, and Abdou Harroui substituted by Al Musrati
69’ 2T – Antoine Bernede was replaced by Rafik Belghali