Lazio secured a 2–0 away victory against Venezia at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with goals from Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin propelling manager Gennaro Gattuso’s side to the top of the Serie A standings alongside Roma and Inter with 13 points after five matches, according to reports from Corriere della Sera, La Gazzetta dello Sport, and Adnkronos.
Match Turning Point and First-Half Penalty Drama
Forward John Yeboah stepped up to the spot, but Mandas read the shot correctly, making a decisive save to keep the match scoreless, as reported by Adnkronos.
Zaccagni Breaks the Deadlock and Noslin Seals the Result
Lazio broke through early in the second half. In the 50th minute, Yeboah attempted to anticipate Taylor in the penalty area, leading to a clumsy challenge that prompted referee Juan Luca Sozza to award a penalty to the visitors. Mattia Zaccagni converted from the spot, ending a ten-month scoring drought in his 199th appearance for the club.
Standings Implications and Club History
With this fourth victory in their opening five Serie A fixtures, Gattuso’s squad climbed to 13 points, joining Inter and Roma at the summit of the table and achieving the club’s strongest start to a top-flight campaign in its history, according to Adnkronos and La Gazzetta dello Sport. Conversely, Venezia remains at the bottom of the standings with zero points, prompting a period of reflection during the upcoming international break.
Next Fixtures
Following the international break, Lazio will return to action on Sunday, October 11, hosting Monza at the Stadio Olimpico with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 local time. Venezia will resume its campaign on Monday, October 12, travelling to face Atalanta at 18:30 local time.
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