Lazio came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Cremonese, with Tijjani Noslin's stoppage-time goal proving decisive in a thrilling Serie A encounter.
Cremonese hosted Lazio at Stadio Giovanni Zini on May 4, 2026, with the visitors seeking to climb the league table. Lazio arrived in decent form, sitting tenth with 48 points from 34 matches. Cremonese, meanwhile, occupied the relegation zone in 18th place with just 28 points, making this a crucial fixture for the home side's survival hopes.
Federico Bonazzoli gave Cremonese an early advantage in the 29th minute. The striker found space and finished clinically to put the hosts ahead. Cremonese had dominated the opening exchanges and looked energized by their lead.
Lazio responded with intensity as the first half progressed. The visitors controlled possession but struggled to break down a stubborn Cremonese defense. Oliver Provstgaard received a yellow card in the 40th minute as Lazio pressed for an equalizer.
The half ended with Cremonese leading 1-0. Despite Lazio's superior possession at 58 percent, they managed just one shot on target. Cremonese had taken their chances effectively, with Bonazzoli's finish rewarding their early pressure.
Lazio emerged with renewed purpose after the interval. Gustav Isaksen leveled matters in the 53rd minute with a well-taken finish. The goal sparked Lazio into life as they sought to overturn the deficit.
The momentum had shifted decisively toward the visitors. Lazio controlled the tempo and created chances through their passing game. Mattia Zaccagni influenced proceedings with four key passes as Lazio pressed for a winner.
Cremonese made a substitution in the 76th minute, with Tommaso Barbieri entering and receiving a yellow card. The hosts struggled to regain their earlier rhythm against Lazio's pressing.
Drama arrived in stoppage time when Noslin fired home in the 90+2nd minute to secure Lazio's comeback victory. The substitute's goal sent the traveling supporters into celebration. Cremonese had no time to respond as the final whistle followed moments later.
Statistically, Lazio dominated proceedings. The visitors recorded 629 passes at 90 percent accuracy compared to Cremonese's 447 at 84 percent. Lazio's expected goals stood at 0.96 versus Cremonese's 0.51, reflecting their control of the match.
Bonazzoli earned a match rating of 8.5 for his goal and all-round play. Noslin impressed off the bench with a 7.9 rating, while Isaksen contributed a 7.7 rating. Lazio's goalkeeper made four crucial saves to secure the win.
The victory lifts Lazio closer to the European positions. Cremonese remains in the relegation battle, needing points urgently to avoid the drop. With five matches remaining, the pressure intensifies for the Lombardy club.
