Lazio staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Parma, who are battling relegation. This result allowed Lazio to catch up with their city rivals Roma in the Serie A standings.
Despite being in seventh place, Lazio is now only separated from a Europa Conference League spot by head-to-head results. The match began unfavorably for Lazio when Jacob Ondrejka scored for Parma just three minutes in.
Despite early setbacks, Lazio had opportunities to respond. Taty Castellanos found the net at the 38-minute mark, but his goal was ruled offside. Boulaye Dia also missed a chance, sending his shot high and wide. Parma extended their lead shortly after halftime when Ondrejka scored again within 48 seconds of the restart. Mateo Pellegrino nearly added a third for Parma but was thwarted by Christos Mandas.
Lazio’s persistence paid off in the later stages of the game. Pedro managed to score in the 79th minute by capitalising on a rebound. Just five minutes later, he equalised with a looping header that found its way into the far corner of the net. This performance highlighted Pedro’s impact as a substitute this season.
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In another Serie A match, Bologna failed to capitalise on their chances against Udinese, resulting in a goalless draw. Early on, Udinese’s Keinan Davis hit the crossbar within four minutes. The game offered few clear opportunities thereafter, although Riccardo Orsolini came close with a free kick that struck the woodwork at 67 minutes.
Orsolini had another opportunity late in the match but couldn’t keep his diving header down from close range after receiving a knockdown from Santiago Castro. Bologna remains just one point behind fourth-placed Juventus and will face them at home next Sunday. Meanwhile, Udinese will travel to Cagliari on the same day.
Upcoming Fixtures and Implications
Lazio’s next challenge is an away game against Empoli on Sunday. This fixture presents an opportunity for them to continue their pursuit of European qualification spots. Parma will face Como on Saturday as they strive to avoid relegation.
The recent matches have set up intriguing scenarios for both Lazio and Bologna as they look ahead to their upcoming fixtures against Empoli and Juventus respectively. These games could significantly impact their positions in the Serie A table.