Key Takeaways:
- Lazio secured a 3-1 win against Monza at the Stadio Olimpico, marking their fifth victory in their opening six Serie A matches for the first time ever
- Monza were reduced to ten men when Lorenzo Lucchesi received a straight red card ten minutes before half-time
- The Biancocelesti are now level on points with Inter at the top of the Serie A table while Monza remain in 16th place
Strong Start and First Half Drama
Lazio kicked off proceedings in emphatic fashion, establishing an early advantage just three minutes into the contest. Nuno Tavares unleashed a sublime left-footed strike from 25 yards out, finding the top right corner to give the hosts an immediate lead and assert the credentials of the Serie A joint-leaders.
Monza appeared to have responded in the 20th minute, as Gustavo Varela found the net from close range. However, the equaliser was chalked off following an offside decision. The visitors’ frustrations were compounded merely three minutes later when Tavares delivered a pinpoint ball into the area that located Gustav Isaksen unmarked. The Danish forward finished first-time with his left foot, beating Noel Tornqvist to double the Biancocelesti’s lead.
The situation further deteriorated for Monza ten minutes before half-time. Having just seen a penalty appeal waved away, the visitors were reduced to ten men when Lorenzo Lucchesi was dismissed with a straight red card for hauling down Tijjani Noslin, who was poised for a clear opportunity on goal.
FT | 3-1
🤩E’ finita all’Olimpico, non ci fermiamo! https://t.co/0fOiQfUg5t
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) October 11, 2026
Monza’s Resilience and Lazio’s Late Decisiveness
Despite being a player down, Monza returned from the interval with renewed determination, instantly halving the deficit. Saba Goglichidze converted from close range just 45 seconds after the restart, capitalising on a diverted corner to breathe fresh life into the contest.
The Biancorossi came agonisingly close to levelling, with Samuele Birindelli narrowly missing the left post from close range and Gustavo Varela’s deflected strike sailing just over the crossbar. Throughout the second half, Monza looked increasingly dangerous, demonstrating commendable resolve despite their numerical disadvantage.
Lazio, however, quelled any hopes of a comeback with a decisive third goal just minutes before the final whistle. Substitute Andrea Pinamonti sealed the result, calmly slotting home after Alfonso Pedraza’s precise squared pass, ensuring all three points for the hosts.
Record-Breaking Start and Updated Standings
This triumph saw Lazio not only extend their unbeaten Serie A streak against Monza to seven matches, but also achieve a historic milestone by winning five of their opening six league fixtures for the first time in the club’s history. The three points elevate the Biancocelesti to second in the table, level on points with leaders Inter Milan, while Monza remain in 15th position.
