Lazio thrash Sassuolo to move top of Serie A

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 23:50 · Archive

Lazio defeated 10-man Sassuolo 6-2 to move three points clear at the top of Serie A. Sassuolo's midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt was sent off in the 31st minute for a tackle on Mattia Zaccagni. Lazio missed two penalties during the match, which Sassuolo goalkeeper Stefano Turati saved, but the visitors still dominated. Goals came from Romano Floriani Mussolini, Zaccagni, Sebastiano Esposito for Sassuolo and Tijjani Noslin with two in the second half. Lazio have now accumulated eight wins and a draw under manager Gennaro Gattuso.

In Rome, Lazio's city rivals defeated Cagliari 4-2 at home to move up to third place. Cagliari took an early lead through M'Bala Nzola's tenth-minute penalty, but Roma quickly went ahead. Daniel Maldini equalised for Roma in the 81st minute, but substitutes Rodrigo Mora and Donyell Malen secured the victory. Roma remain unbeaten with six wins.

Como also won, defeating Torino 3-1. Lazio now lead defending champions Inter Milan by three points, with Inter due to play bottom club Venezia next.

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• Lazio smash Sassuolo, return to Serie A summitLazio have returned to the top of the Serie A standings thanks to a 6-2 hammering of Sassuolo, while city rivals Roma and Como also scored wins.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 23:21
• Lazio smash Sassuolo, return to Serie A summitLazio have returned to the top of the Serie A standings thanks to a 6-2 hammering of Sassuolo, while city rivals Roma and Como also scored wins.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 23:21

In this story: Lazio · Sassuolo · Roma · Como · Gennaro Gattuso · Mattia Zaccagni · Kristian Thorstvedt · Serie A

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