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Lazio climbs to Serie A summit with 6-2 victory over Sassuolo

Lazio has moved to the top of the Serie A standings following a dominant 6-2 away victory against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. The win marks a significant milestone for the club, representing their best start to a season in 15 years, with eight wins and one draw from nine matches.

The match began dynamically with Kenneth Taylor scoring for Lazio in the second minute, though Sassuolo equalized quickly through Christian Thorstvedt. Lazio regained control with goals from Gustav Isaksen and Romano Floriani Mussolini. The momentum shifted decisively in the 31st minute when Thorstvedt received a red card, leaving Sassuolo with ten men.

Despite Sassuolo pulling one back via Sebastiano Esposito, Lazio responded before halftime through Mattia Zaccagni. In the second half, Tijjani Noslin secured the win with a brace. Although Lazio missed two penalties during the match, the victory puts them at 25 points, three ahead of Inter Milan.

In other Serie A action, Roma secured a 4-2 home win against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite an early penalty goal by Cagliari's M'Bala Nzola, Roma rallied with goals from Emanuele Lulli, Niccolò Pisilli, Rodrigo Mora, and Donyell Malen to maintain their pursuit of the top positions.

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AS Roma · Alberto Aquilani · Cagliari · Cagliari Calcio · Christos Mandas · Fabio Pisacane · Gennaro Gattuso · Gian Piero Gasperini · Kenneth Taylor · Lazio · Mapei Stadium · Paulo Dybala

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L’Inter risponde alla Lazio [www.corrierenazionale.net]
Le pagelle di Cesena-Empoli 2-1 [www.pianetaempoli.it]