Lazio Dominates Juventus 3-0 as Gattuso Makes Historic Serie A Start
Lazio secures a commanding 3-0 victory over Juventus in Turin, fueled by Danish stars and a historic start for manager Gennaro Gattuso in Serie A.
POLICY WIRE — Turin, Italy — Lazio surged to a dominant 3-0 victory over Juventus on Sunday, propelled by a standout performance from their Danish contingent that keeps the club firmly in the hunt for the Serie A summit.
Oliver Provstgaard broke the deadlock before halftime, while Gustav Isaksen extended the lead midway through the second half. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru added a final goal in the 89th minute to seal the emphatic result at the Allianz Stadium.
The win marks a historic milestone for manager Gennaro Gattuso, who has now become the first Lazio coach to secure six victories in his opening seven Serie A matches, with the remaining fixture ending in a draw.
Despite Juventus controlling 58 percent of possession, the visitors proved far more clinical, utilizing set pieces and rapid counter-attacks to dismantle the home side. The result leaves Lazio level with Inter Milan at 19 points, maintaining their momentum in the title race.
Juventus entered the match following a 2-1 Europa League comeback against Celta Vigo, but the club continues to struggle domestically, having managed only one win in their previous four league outings.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
