S.S. Lazio returned to Serie A and reached the objective of a new contract despite winning only 5 out of the 34 league matches. The catenaccio tactics used in Serie A at the time was timed to perfection by Lazio and coach Giuseppe Materazzi resulting in 19 draws and two points clear of relegation. Young striker Rubén Sosa scored eight goals upon his arrival from Real Zaragoza playing a crucial role in the stay.
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