Lazio Snatch Dramatic Late Victory Against 10-Man AC Milan

In a thrilling night of Serie A action, Lazio secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro, sealing the win with a penalty in the 98th minute. The visitors seemed set for a comfortable win after leading 1-0 against a Milan side reduced to 10 men following Strahinja Pavlovic's red card for a cynical foul on Isaksen. Yet Milan found unexpected resolve late in the game, equalizing with just minutes left on the clock. However, Lazio had the final say in a match packed with drama.

Zaccagni opened the scoring for Lazio in the first half, finishing a rebound after Maignan parried Marusic’s effort. Milan, who were jeered by their own fans for much of the game, looked uninspired and were left with an uphill battle after Pavlovic’s dismissal in the 67th minute.

Despite the setback, Milan fought back and found an unlikely equalizer through Samuel Chukwueze, whose header in the 84th minute brought the home side level. With the scoreline at 1-1, it seemed like Milan would salvage a point, but Lazio's relentless pressure in the final minutes paid off.

During a late flurry of attacks, Isaksen was brought down by Maignan, leading to a VAR review and a penalty for the visitors. Pedro stepped up and converted from the spot in the 98th minute, securing all three points for Lazio.

The win was well-deserved for Lazio, who outplayed their opponents with 21 shots to Milan’s 15 and an xG of 2.85 to Milan’s 1.45. The victory moves Lazio into the top four, strengthening their push for Champions League football, while Milan now find themselves nine points off the top four and struggling in seventh place.

For Lazio, it was a crucial win, demonstrating their ability to close out tight matches in high-pressure situations. For Milan, the loss deepens their woes, and the pressure mounts on both the players and coach as they aim to reverse their fortunes in the coming weeks.