Serie A: Lazio Held to Frustrating Goalless Draw by Struggling Venezia

Lazio's Serie A title hopes suffered a setback as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Venezia.

Lazio's Serie A campaign suffered a setback as they were held to a disappointing goalless draw by struggling Venezia at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. The result brings an end to Venezia's three-match losing streak in the league, but they remain six points adrift of safety after fellow strugglers Parma secured a win.

Venezia, who last tasted victory in the league in December, recognized the importance of securing every possible point in their bid to avoid relegation. Despite being the underdogs, the hosts began the match with a solid defensive display, limiting Lazio's scoring opportunities in the early stages. Gustav Isaksen had the best chance for Lazio, but his effort was directed straight at Venezia goalkeeper Ionuț Radu.

As the game progressed, Lazio grew in confidence and appeared likely to take the lead. However, they struggled to find their range in front of goal, with Boulaye Dia and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru both squandering good chances by sending their shots wide of the mark. Dele-Bashiru's match was cut short due to an injury sustained before halftime. Despite failing to register a single shot on target in the first half, Venezia successfully navigated the interval without conceding a goal for the fourth consecutive match.

The hosts, Venezia, defied their league position by starting the match with a strong defensive display, limiting Lazio's scoring opportunities in the early stages. Gustav Isaksen had the best chance for Lazio, but his effort was directed straight at Venezia goalkeeper Ionuț Radu. Despite this, Lazio continued to grow in confidence as the game progressed, but they struggled to find their range in front of goal. Boulaye Dia and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru both squandered good chances, sending their shots wide of the mark. Dele-Bashiru's match was cut short due to an injury sustained before halftime.

It ends goalless in Venice 🔚#VeneziaLazio pic.twitter.com/8yg0ssGpEZ

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 22, 2025

Venezia failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, but they successfully navigated the interval without conceding a goal for the fourth consecutive match. The second half began similarly to the first, with Isaksen getting the first clear chance. His effort from outside the box was met by a superb save from Radu. Marco Baroni's men continued to press, but their wastefulness nearly allowed Venezia to capitalize on a counterattack. However, Mirko Marić's low effort was kept out by Christos Mandas.

As the match drew to a close, Venezia began to push for an unlikely winner. Gaetano Oristanio followed up his teammate's effort with a shot from the edge of the box, which forced Mandas into a great save. Despite their strong defensive performance, Venezia's draw was overshadowed by the positive result of their relegation rivals. While there are certainly positives for Venezia to take from this match, their relegation concerns remain a pressing issue.