Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made a triumphant return to the scoresheet, securing Lazio’s dominant 5-1 victory over Monza in their Serie A clash on Sunday.
The 24-year-old Nigerian international comes off the bench to seal the win with a late goal, helping Lazio maintain their surge up the table.
After 43 days without a goal, Dele-Bashiru’s strike marked his fifth of the season, a crucial contribution to Lazio’s impressive performance.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late goal caps five-star Lazio performance
Introduced in the 65th minute, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made an immediate impact after replacing Gustav Isaksen.
His goal was the cherry on top of an exceptional display by Lazio, who were already leading 4-0. Lazio dominated the match from the start, creating chance after chance.
The first half saw them control possession, firing 15 shots to Monza’s none, with Adam Marušić’s header giving Lazio the lead at halftime.
The second half was more of the same. Pedro and Taty Castellanos extended Lazio’s lead, with Monza’s best chance coming in the 54th minute—a header that missed wide.
Lazio would not let up, adding two more goals, including a brace from Pedro. Despite conceding a late penalty, Lazio’s victory was never in doubt.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru shines in Lazio’s thrashing of Monza
With Lazio already comfortably ahead, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s goal in the dying moments served as a perfect finish to a flawless performance with a left-foot strike at the top of the roof.
The win propelled Lazio to fourth place in Serie A, offering them a much-needed boost as they continue their charge for European football next season.
This dominant display saw Monza suffer their fourth straight defeat, firmly placing them at the bottom of the table.
With his return to the scoresheet, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will be looking to help Lazio make it three consecutive victories when they face league leaders Napoli in their next fixture.
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