That 93rd-minute absolute rocket from Jordan Lukaku in the 2017 Supercoppa against Juventus? Yeah, it is still burned into my brain. Lazio, the massive underdog, pulled off one of the most insane upsets, winning 3-2 in a match that had more twists than a roman noodle. It was pure chaos, pure joy, and a moment that truly defined what it means to fight until the final whistle.
The Supercoppa Shocker That Had Us Screaming
Juventus, who had just clinched both the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia by beating Lazio, were the undisputed heavy favorites on that scorching hot evening in Rome. But there was hope, with new star Lucas Leiva making his debut and Luis Alberto, who had shown signs of improvement late last season, stepping in for an injured Felipe Anderson. Juve came out flying, getting three chances in the first five minutes. But Lazio settled down and grew into the game, gaining confidence with every minute. It paid off just after the half-hour mark when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic anticipated a pass, sending a perfect low through ball to Ciro Immobile. Ciro went one-on-one with Buffon, rounding the Italian national keeper before getting clearly pulled down. Immobile buried the spot kick with a powerful low and angled shot, putting Lazio up 1-0 after 32 minutes.
The second half started with Lazio still firing, and in the 54th minute, they scored again! Marco Parolo delivered a cross from the right, and Immobile, leaping higher than both Medhi Benatia and Andrea Barzagli, headed it over and past Buffon. It was 2-0, and we were losing our minds! But you knew Juve wasn’t going down easy. They turned the game around in just six minutes. In the 85th, Dybala curled a wonderful free kick around the wall to score. Then, in the 91st minute, a fifty-fifty ball between Alex Sandro and Marusic led to a penalty call for Juve. Dybala stepped up and coolly buried it to Thomas Strakosha’s right. Extra time was looming, but then it happened. In the 93rd minute, Luis Alberto fed Jordan Lukaku on the left wing, and the big Belgian powered past Mattia De Sciglio towards the by-line. What happened next was a sublime combination of strength and agility that changed everything. He scored, and the Stadio Olimpico absolutely erupted.
More Historical Hammers and Clutch Comebacks
That incredible Supercoppa win wasn’t the only drama-filled memory from this week in Lazio history. Back on August 11, 2002, Lazio faced Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London, conceding early but fighting back from two goals down to snatch a crucial 2-2 draw. Then there was the legendary Ciudad de la Línea Trophy on August 12, 1990, where Lazio beat Real Madrid 1-1 before winning on penalties 6-4. Talk about a prestige grab!
Champions League aspirations were also front and center on August 13, 2003, when Lazio took a critical 3-1 lead against Benfica in a play-off match at Stadio Olimpico, thanks to goals from Corradi, Fiore, and Mihajlovic in uncomfortable heat. Even just a few years ago, on August 14, 2022, Lazio overcame Bologna 2-1 after being down to ten men from early minutes and losing 1-0. An Immobile goal and a Bologna own goal, prompted by Lazzari, secured that wild comeback. And we cannot forget the 1-1 draw against Dinamo București on August 14, 2007, a chaotic Champions League Play Off game that gave Lazio a real shot at the Group Stage.
These historical moments, from penalty shootout triumphs to last-gasp Supercoppa winners, truly define the fight in this club. It is that kind of relentless spirit that makes you believe anything is possible. Here is to more unforgettable moments like these in the future!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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