Lazio received their Serie A marketing campaign off to a successful begin with a 3-1 victory over newly promoted Venezia.
Guests Venezia took a shock lead by way of Magnus Kofod Andersen simply three minutes into the match, however Lazio roared again by way of Valentin Castellanos eight minutes later.
A penalty from captain Mattia Zaccagni put Lazio forward on the stroke of half-time. The Italy worldwide has now instantly contributed to 35 targets in Serie A because the begin of the 2021-22 marketing campaign, second solely to Antonio Candreva (40) amongst midfielders.
Venezia mustered seven photographs within the second half, however their comeback hopes have been extinguished when Giorgio Altare was his personal purpose late on.
Lazio’s metropolis rivals Roma didn’t fare as effectively, solely managing a goalless draw away to Cagliari, with either side hitting the woodwork in that contest.
Elsewhere, Udinese started their league season with a reputable draw away at Bologna.
Vincenzo Italiano’s first aggressive recreation in command of Bologna noticed them dominate the match with 22 photographs to Udinese’s 4, and so they took the lead by way of a Riccardo Orsolini penalty.
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Orsolini is the second Bologna participant to attain in seven completely different Serie A seasons up to now 50 years, after Carlo Nervo (seven between 1996-97 and 2003-04).
However Udinese managed to attract stage by way of Lautaro Giannetti within the 68th minute, and held on for the rest of the encounter to disclaim Italiano a really perfect begin.
