Lazio Continues Historic Start
Lazio secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Sassuolo in the Italian league.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Rome (AFP) - Lazio continued its unprecedented start in the history of its Serie A campaigns, securing a commanding 6-2 victory over hosts Sassuolo in the opening match of Matchday 9.
Lazio took the lead in the second minute through Dutch midfielder Kenneth Taylor, but the home side responded via Norwegian striker Christian Thurstedt (7th minute). Danish midfielder Gustav Isaksen restored Lazio’s lead (13th minute), before Romano Floriani added a third (15th minute).
This marked Lazio’s fifth consecutive win under manager Gennaro Gattuso, and their eighth unbeaten league match this season, lifting their tally to 25 points. Sassuolo suffered their first home defeat of the season, leaving them stuck on 8 points.
The round concludes tomorrow, Thursday, with matches between Frosinone and Lecce, and Fiorentina and Atalanta.
