Rome – Lazio secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sassuolo in a dramatic Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The decisive goal came in injury time, leaving Sassuolo, featuring Indonesian international Jay Idzes, to rue a missed opportunity.
Idzes started for Sassuolo, partnering with Tarik Muharemovic in the center of defense. The match marked another appearance for the Indonesian defender as he continues to establish himself in the Italian top flight.
Lazio wasted little time asserting their dominance, taking the lead just two minutes into the contest. Daniel Maldini capitalized on a rebound after a shot from Gustav Isaksen was saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Ulisses Garcia, putting the home side ahead 1-0.
Sassuolo responded well to the early setback, leveling the score in the 35th minute through Armand Lauriente. Lauriente finished off a well-worked move, converting a pass from Kristian Thorstvedt with a precise strike that beat Lazio’s Edoardo Motta.
The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1, setting the stage for a tense second period. Both teams pressed for a winner, but clear-cut chances were few and far between.
As the match headed towards its conclusion, Lazio continued to push forward, seeking a late breakthrough. Their efforts were rewarded deep into added time when Adam Marusic rose highest to head home a cross from Matteo Cancellieri, securing a 2-1 win for Lazio.
The late goal was a blow to Sassuolo, who had been aiming to build on a recent run of positive results. The defeat leaves them ninth in the Serie A standings with 38 points, while Lazio climb to tenth with 37 points.
Idzes played the full 90 minutes for Sassuolo, demonstrating his reliability in defense. He made nine clearances, one blocked shot, and won four of seven duels, according to available match data. While a solid performance individually, the team result was undoubtedly disappointing.
The match highlighted the competitive nature of Serie A, where even seemingly settled contests can swing dramatically in the closing stages. For Sassuolo and Jay Idzes, the focus now shifts to their next challenge as they look to regain momentum and climb the league table.
Lineups:
Lazio (4-3-3): Edoardo Motta; Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Danilo Caaldi, Kenneth Taylor; Gustav Isaksen, Daniel Maldini, Mattia Zaccagni
Sassuolo (4-3-3): Arijanet Muric; Woyo Coulibaly, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, Ulisses Garcia; Kristian Thorstvedt, Luca Lipani, Ismael Kone; Domenico Berardi, M’Bala Nzola, Armand Lauriente
Sassuolo’s next fixture will see them face a challenging opponent, and Idzes will undoubtedly be looking to contribute to a positive result for his team. The Indonesian defender’s continued development in Serie A will be closely followed by fans back home and across the footballing world.
