Lazio Defeats Napoli 2‑0 in Serie A Opener Behind Substitute Goal-Scorers

NAPLES, Italy (Interstat) — Lazio opened its Serie A season with a 2-0 victory over Napoli on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The visitors’ substitutes provided both goals, defying a pregame projection that favored a draw. Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Toma Bašić sealed the win in the 57th minute, with both goals assisted by fellow second-half entrants.

Napoli, playing at home, was shut out and recorded no goals. The match included four yellow cards. The result gives Lazio a winning start to its domestic campaign, while Napoli begins with a loss.