Gattuso’s debut puts Lazio on the brink at the Olimpico

Gennaro Gattuso’s first match in charge of Lazio ended in a 0‑2 loss to Mantova at Rome’s Olimpico, sending the biancocelesti out of the Coppa Italia at the first‑round stage. Mantova’s Ruocco struck in the 75th minute and Caiazzo sealed the win in the 96th.

La Lazio dominated for long stretches of the game and created several chances, but the lack of cynicism under the goal cost the side dearly. The debutto for Gennaro Gattuso therefore proved bitter as the hosts could not convert their pressure into a goal.

Mantova took the lead when Ruocco opened the scoring in the 75th minute, and added a second through Caiazzo deep into stoppage time at the 96th minute, confirming the 0‑2 result at the Olimpico. The defeat eliminated Lazio from the Coppa Italia in their opening tie.

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