Lazio Relega A Cagliari Con Victoria 2-1

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Lazio Secures Serie A Survival with 2-1 Victory Over Cagliari

Lazio breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday, securing their Serie A status with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. The win cemented their position in the Italian top flight, while condemning Cagliari to a return to Serie B.

A tense affair from the start, the match saw Lazio take the lead in the 34th minute through a well-taken strike from Ciro Immobile. The Italian striker expertly controlled a cross from Felipe Anderson before calmly slotting the ball past Cagliari goalkeeper, Boris Radunović.

The visitors, fighting tooth and nail for their Serie A survival, equalised just before half-time through a penalty from Leonardo Pavoletti. The penalty was awarded after a foul by Lazio defender, Francesco Acerbi, on the edge of the box.

The second half witnessed a much more open game, with both sides pushing for a winning goal. Lazio's dominance eventually paid off in the 75th minute when Sergej Milinković-Savić, who had been a constant threat throughout the match, found the back of the net with a thunderous long-range effort.

The victory was a huge relief for Lazio, who had endured a turbulent season. The team struggled for consistency throughout the campaign, but ultimately secured their place in Serie A with a crucial win in their final match.

Cagliari, on the other hand, will be bitterly disappointed with their relegation. The Sardinian club, who were relegated from Serie A in 2020, fought valiantly to avoid a return to the second tier, but ultimately fell short.

The final whistle at the Stadio Olimpico brought a wave of relief to the Lazio faithful. The victory was a fitting end to a difficult season and ensured their continued presence in Italy's elite league. Cagliari, meanwhile, will now have to regroup and fight their way back to Serie A.