Lazio beat Monza 3-1 and go top of Serie A

Lazio dominated Monza 3-1 on Sunday, 11 October, at the Olimpico, and took top spot in Serie A, reports ANSA. The Roman club continues its dream, according to the Italian agency.

A perfect start to the match

Lazio opened the scoring as early as the 3rd minute thanks to Nuno Tavares, according to kicker. The Portuguese full-back scored with a "rocket," according to Foot Mercato. The former Olympique de Marseille player is shining under Gennaro Gattuso, adds the French outlet.

Gustav Isaksen doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, still according to kicker. Before that, a goal by Varela had been disallowed, reports TuttoMercatoWeb. At the break, Lazio led 2-0, with Monza reduced to ten men, specifies the same outlet.

Monza reduced to ten and the goal that cut the deficit

Monza nevertheless reacted early in the second half. Goglichidze pulled one back in the 46th minute, according to TuttoMercatoWeb, which mentions a "Monza in 10." The Brianzoli started the second half well and reopened the game, notes the Italian outlet.

Lazio, however, managed the match. "All easy? No, but Lazio never really risked stopping against Monza, except during a brief phase of the second half," analyses TuttoMercatoWeb.

Pinamonti seals the win

Andrea Pinamonti scored his first goal of the season in the 88th minute, making it 3-1, according to kicker and TuttoMercatoWeb. That goal allowed Lazio to close out the match, the Italian outlet stresses.

With this victory, Lazio move top of the table, according to ANSA. Gennaro Gattuso's side are enjoying an excellent start to the Serie A season, adds Foot Mercato.