Lazio beat Venezia 2-0 at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.

The Serie A clash between Venezia and Lazio took place on 19 September 2026 under the floodlights of Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. Both sides entered the match looking to gain early points in the season, with the home crowd hoping to see a positive start for the Venetians.

How it unfolded

The first half was tightly contested until the 29th minute, when Enrique Perez of Venezia received a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did little to change the rhythm, and the teams went into the break level at 0-0.

The second half opened with Lazio taking the lead in the 51st minute. Mattia Zaccagni stepped up to take a penalty and calmly placed the right-footed shot into the top left corner, putting the visitors ahead 1-0. The goal shifted the momentum in Lazio’s favour and forced Venezia to chase the game.

Just a minute later, in the 60th minute, Lazio doubled their advantage. Tijjani Noslin met a cross from Nuno Tavares with a close-range header that flew into the bottom right corner, making it 2-0. The quick succession of goals left Venezia struggling to regain composure.

Venezia’s attempts to get back into the match were hampered by further disciplinary issues. Juan Jesus was booked in the 59th minute, and Thierry Correia received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 74th minute. As the final whistle approached, the home side’s frustrations grew, resulting in a flurry of late cautions: Toni Fernández was booked in the 90th minute, Joël Schingtienne in stoppage time (90'+1'), and Matías Moreno in stoppage time (90'+2'), each for bad fouls.

The match ended with Lazio comfortably ahead, having secured both goals in the first ten minutes of the second half.

Standout performers

Mattia Zaccagni was the decisive penalty taker, converting the spot-kick that gave Lazio the lead. Tijjani Noslin added a second, heading in Nuno Tavares’s precise cross to make the score 2-0. Both attackers were directly involved in the scoring and were the key contributors to Lazio’s victory.

Match facts

  • Final score: Venezia 0-2 Lazio
  • Scorers: Mattia Zaccagni (51' penalty), Tijjani Noslin (60') – assist by Nuno Tavares
  • Bookings:
    • Enrique Perez (Venezia, 29')
    • Juan Jesus (Venezia, 59')
    • Thierry Correia (Venezia, 74')
    • Toni Fernández (Venezia, 90')
    • Joël Schingtienne (Venezia, 90'+1')
    • Matías Moreno (Venezia, 90'+2')
  • Venue: Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venezia

What it means

The win gives Lazio three points from the opening Serie A fixture, while Venezia return home without any points after a disciplined but fruitless effort. Both clubs will look to build on these early performances in their upcoming matches.