Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made an unforgettable impact off the bench, scoring his first Serie A goal to seal a dominant 3-0 victory over Bologna.
The Super Eagles midfielder, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor, took just seven minutes on the pitch to find the back of the net, capping off a stellar performance from the Biancocelesti, Footballrover reports.
This milestone comes as a significant moment for Dele-Bashiru, who only recently scored his first goal for Lazio in September during a UEFA Europa League clash against Dinamo Kiev.
Against Bologna, his 92nd-minute strike wrapped off Lazio’s fifth consecutive Serie A win, propelling them to within a point of league leaders Napoli.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s brilliance highlight Lazio’s rising momentum
The game at Stadio Olimpico saw Lazio dominate proceedings, especially after Bologna were reduced to ten men in the first half.
Despite missing early chances, including a glaring miscue from Matías Vecino, Lazio kept their composure.
Samuel Gigot broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a header from Mattia Zaccagni’s corner.
Zaccagni doubled the lead shortly after with a sublime finish, putting the result beyond doubt.
Enter Dele-Bashiru in the dying minutes. The 22-year-old Nigerian, introduced in the 85th minute, latched onto a rebound and smashed the ball into the net to put an exclamation point on Lazio’s triumph.
The win was more than just three points for Lazio. It marked their longest Serie A winning streak since April 2021, pushing them further as title contenders.
With Bologna’s nine-match unbeaten run now snapped, Lazio shifts focus to their Europa League encounter against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad.
As for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, all eyes will be on the young star to see if he can continue this impressive form.
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