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Lazio dominates Sassuolo 6-2 with decisive first-half performance

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Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Lazio dominates Sassuolo 6-2 with decisive first-half performance
Summary

Lazio defeated Sassuolo 6-2 in a Serie A match at the Mapei Stadium on October 27, taking the lead early. Kenneth Taylor opened the scoring for Lazio before Kristian Thorstvedt equalized for Sassuolo. Lazio quickly regained control, going ahead 4-2 by halftime, with Sebastian Esposito netting for Sassuolo. With this victory, Lazio solidifies their position at the top of the Serie A table with 25 points from nine matches. They can maintain their lead unless Inter Milan wins their next match by two or more goals.

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Status Watch
  • •Lazio leads Serie A with 25 points after nine matches.
  • •Sassuolo's Thorstvedt received a red card in the first half.
  • •Lazio scored four goals in the first half.
  • •Two missed penalties by Lazio did not affect their win.
  • •Next, Lazio aims to maintain their lead in the league.
Latest Updates
  • 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Lazio routs 10-man Sassuolo 6-2 to stay top of Serie A, Mainz dumped out of German Cup by Bochum
  • 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sassuolo 2-6 Lazio: League Leaders Crush 10-Man Neroverdi
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Lazio saw two penalties saved but still managed to rout 10-man Sassuolo 6-2 to remain top of Serie A on Tuesday.Mainz was dumped out of the German Cup by second-division Bochum, while Leipzig narrowly avoided humiliation at third-tier Rot-Weiss Essen.

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Lazio have once again seized the top spot in the Serie A table after smashing Sassuolo in a thrilling contest at the Mapei Stadium.Lazio Starting LineupGennaro Gattuso made only one change to the line...

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