Cremonese suffered a devastating stoppage-time defeat as Lazio staged a dramatic comeback, leaving the hosts four points adrift of safety in Serie A. Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin turned the game on its head in the dying moments, delivering a crushing blow to the home side's survival hopes.
The pressure was mounting on Cremonese, who entered the match knowing a loss could leave them dangerously close to the relegation zone. With just one point from their last four games, the hosts were desperate for a result. Key injuries plagued the squad, including Faris Moumbagna's continued absence, though Jamie Vardy returned to the bench. Lazio, fresh off reaching the Coppa Italia Final, were also dealing with their own injury concerns, with Matteo Cancellieri suspended and several regulars like Danilo Cataldi, Ivan Provedel, and Samuel Gigot sidelined.
The early stages saw Lazio push forward, with Oliver Provstgaard's header from a Zaccagni free kick drifting just wide. However, Cremonese were dealt an early blow when Federico Baschirotto was forced off with a muscular strain in his right leg.
Against the run of play, Cremonese found the breakthrough. Federico Bonazzoli unleashed a sudden snapshot from outside the box that caught Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta off guard, the ball slipping past him at the near post in a costly error. The stadium erupted as Bonazzoli celebrated with coach Marco Giampaolo, giving the hosts a lifeline.
Cremonese had chances to double their lead. Alessio Zerbin couldn't capitalize on a defensive mix-up when Provstgaard's clearance ricocheted off Patric into his path, and Bonazzoli's acrobatic effort was smothered by Motta. The missed opportunities would prove costly.
Lazio introduced Nicolò Rovella for the second half, marking his first appearance since suffering a fractured clavicle on February 21. Alessio Romagnoli nodded a corner toward goal, but Emil Audero was well-positioned to collect.
With time running out, Lazio found their equalizer in spectacular fashion. Nuno Tavares intercepted a corner inside his own penalty area and embarked on a lung-busting run the entire length of the pitch. He unselfishly rolled the ball across for Tijjani Noslin, who then set up Gustav Isaksen to sweep home first-time. The goal shifted the momentum entirely.
As stoppage time loomed, Lazio completed the turnaround. The visitors continued to press, and their persistence paid off with a late winner that left Cremonese heartbroken. For the hosts, the defeat leaves them staring at a four-point gap to safety, with their Serie A survival now hanging by a thread.