Lazio extended their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium. Goals from Davide Frattesi and debutant Albert Gudmundsson in the closing stages secured the win, maintaining the Roman club’s perfect record under manager Gennaro Gattuso following previous successes against Bologna and Genoa.
The match proved competitive throughout the first half, with goalkeeper Christos Mandas producing an exceptional double save early on to deny Keinan Davis and Hassane Kamara. Lazio dominated possession through their midfield but struggled to break through, with attempts from Mattia Zaccagni proving unsuccessful. The deadlock persisted until the interval, leaving both teams level at 0-0 despite Lazio’s territorial advantage down the left flank through Nuno Tavares.
Udinese struck first in the second period when Jesper Karlstrom capitalized on space in the penalty area to put the hosts ahead in the 49th minute. However, Gattuso’s tactical adjustments paid dividends as Lazio mounted an impressive response. Frattesi equalized in the 75th minute following a pinpoint cross from Zaccagni, before the newly introduced Gudmundsson provided the decisive moment just two minutes later with a well-placed header into the top corner.
The victory moves Lazio to nine points from three matches, positioning them joint leaders alongside Inter Milan and Roma at the top of the Serie A standings. Frattesi’s third consecutive goal highlighted his impressive start to the campaign, while Gudmundsson’s match-winning debut performance underscored the quality of the club’s summer additions.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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