Lazio suffered a heavy 2-6 defeat to Sassuolo in Serie A's 9th day, while Côme pulled off a late 1-3 win over Torino.
Serie A 9th day starts with Lazio's loss
The 9th day of the Italian Serie A football league began on Tuesday with a significant defeat for Lazio, who lost 2-6 to Sassuolo. This result was a major setback for Lazio, who had been performing well at the start of the season.Côme beats Torino in late finish
In another match on the same day, Côme secured a 1-3 victory over Torino in a game that saw a dramatic late turnaround. The team of Cesc Fabregas scored three goals in the final ten minutes of the match to secure the win.Kane's Ballon d'Or win overlooked by Serie A
Harry Kane's recent victory in the Ballon d'Or 2026 did not seem to influence the Italian league, which continued its matches without acknowledging the achievement of the Bayern Munich striker. The focus remained on the ongoing Serie A fixtures.Lazio's early lead quickly overturned
Lazio started their match against Sassuolo strongly, with Kenneth Taylor scoring in the second minute. However, Sassuolo quickly responded, and by the 45th minute, the score was 2-4 in favor of Sassuolo, marking a significant shift in momentum for the match.Sassuolo's player dismissal affects the game
During the match, Sassuolo's Kristian Thorstvedt was sent off in the 31st minute, reducing their team to ten players. Despite this disadvantage, Sassuolo managed to narrow the gap to 2-3 by the 43rd minute, showing resilience in the face of adversity.Lazio's Zaccagni shines despite missed penalty
Lazio's Gustav Isaksen and Romano Floriani contributed to their team's lead, but the standout performer was midfielder Mattia Zaccagni. Although he missed a penalty in the 50th minute, he was instrumental in setting up goals, including the one scored by Tijjani Noslin, who went on to score twice in the match.AS Rome defeats Cagliari to climb in the standings
AS Rome continued their strong form by defeating Cagliari 4-2 in another match on Tuesday. The win allowed them to move up in the Serie A rankings, securing third place behind Lazio.Côme's late goals secure fourth place
Côme's last-minute goals against Torino ensured they finished the day in fourth place in the Serie A table. The team's ability to score three goals in the final ten minutes of the match highlighted their resilience and tactical flexibility.