From the Guardian · · 1m 40s
Mussolini’s first Serie A goal marks high-flying Lazio’s thrashing of Sassuolo
Lazio’s Romano Floriani Mussolini scores first Serie A goal as team thrashes Sassuolo 6-2.
In brief
Lazio’s Romano Floriani Mussolini scores first Serie A goal as team thrashes Sassuolo 6-2. Lazio’s Romano Floriani Mussolini scored his first Serie A goal in a 6-2 win over Sassuolo, helping the team climb Serie A standings despite fan boycotts. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Lazio fans travel 300km for 6-2 win
Lazio fans traveled 10,000 people 300km to see Tuesday’s 6-2 win over Sassuolo.
“Lazio fans were out in huge numbers as their free-scoring team defeated Sassuolo 6-2 away from home”
Lazio’s 6-2 win over Sassuolo
Lazio defeated Sassuolo 6-2 in a match with 10,000 fans traveling 300km from Rome.
“Lazio smashed Sassuolo 6-2 at the Mapei Stadium”
Romano Floriani Mussolini scores first Serie A goal
Romano Floriani Mussolini scored his first Serie A goal in a 6-2 win over Sassuolo.
“Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of the former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, scored his first Serie A goal”
Lazio’s fan boycott dispute
Lazio fans boycotted home games due to owner Claudio Lotito’s alleged neglect of the team.
“The mass boycott of Lazio’s home games, and the reasons for it, was covered by this column in September”
Lazio’s strong Serie A start
Lazio had their eighth win in nine games, climbing to second in Serie A standings.
“Lazio’s win over Sassuolo was their eighth in nine games, the only misstep coming in a 2-2 draw at home to Milan”
Lazio’s attendance crisis
Lazio’s home attendances dropped from 40,000 to under 10,000 since 2013-14.
“Average attendances for their games at the Stadio Olimpico have collapsed, from the mid-40,000s earlier this decade to less than 30,000 last season and barely over 10,000 so far in this one”
Lazio’s away support
Lazio fans traveled to away games in large numbers despite home boycott.
“Lazio’s supporters have travelled in vast numbers to away games. They were doing it already in preseason, when thousands attended friendlies in Ascoli and Frosinone”
Lazio’s 6-2 win details
Lazio scored 6 goals in a 6-2 win over Sassuolo with 10,000 fans traveling 300km.
“Kenneth Taylor gave Lazio the lead in just the second minute, punishing a half-clearance with a side-footed finish”
Lazio’s coach Gattuso
Lazio’s coach Gattuso praised fans traveling 300km for a 6-2 win over Sassuolo.
“I closed my eyes and imagined we were in a full Stadio Olimpico, ten thousand people traveling 300km on a Tuesday makes me happy”
Lazio’s fan support
Lazio fans created a loud atmosphere at away games with banners and flags.
“A pair of banners stretched out across the full width of the away end with the message: You are our glory, you are my victory, my flag in the wind”
Lazio’s fan boycott resolution
Lazio’s fans continue to support the team despite home game boycotts.
“Of course I’ll talk to him, he’s a very intelligent person, but the choices are his”
Lazio’s Serie A standings
Lazio and Inter Milan tied at 9 points with 15 goals difference in Serie A.
“Lazio and Inter Milan both have 9 points with 15 goals difference in Serie A”
In short
Lazio’s Romano Floriani Mussolini scored his first Serie A goal in a 6-2 win over Sassuolo, helping the team climb Serie A standings despite fan boycotts.
