Noslin’s two goals complete Lazio’s 6-2 win at Sassuolo

Lazio defeated Sassuolo 6-2 at Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, leading 4-2 at half-time. Tijjani Noslin scored twice after the break as Lazio turned an open first half into a convincing Serie A victory.

Eight goals in an eventful first half

Kenneth Taylor opened the scoring for Lazio at 2', making it 0-1, before Kristian Thorstvedt levelled for Sassuolo at 7' with Josh Doig’s assist for 1-1. Gustav Isaksen restored Lazio’s lead at 13', assisted by Mattia Zaccagni, for 1-2. Taylor then assisted Romano Floriani Mussolini for 1-3 at 16'.

Sassuolo reduced the deficit at 43' when Sebastiano Esposito, assisted by Simone Cinquegrano, made it 2-3. Zaccagni’s 45' goal, assisted by Isaksen, restored Lazio’s two-goal advantage at 2-4.

Thorstvedt was sent off at 31', leaving Sassuolo with a numerical disadvantage. Zaccagni missed a penalty at 50', while Davide Frattesi missed Lazio’s second penalty at 61'.

Noslin settles the result

Noslin scored at 55', assisted by Zaccagni, to make it 2-5, then struck again at 65' after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s assist for the final 2-6. His rating of 8.8 was second among the listed performers, and his two goals were the match’s only post-half-time goals.

Lazio controlled 58% possession, completed 571 accurate passes and had 16 shots to Sassuolo’s 9. Their 3.41 expected goals also exceeded Sassuolo’s 0.82. Zaccagni was the standout performer, recording one goal, two assists and four key passes.

Lazio move provisionally top

Before kick-off, Lazio were #2 with 22 points from 8 games, while Sassuolo were #14 with 8 points. Lazio now have 25 points from 9 games and are provisionally #1; Sassuolo remain on 8 points from 9 games, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. Lazio’s lead over Sassuolo is now 17 points.