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Lazio’s Strong Start: Mandas Saves, Noslin Scores

Lazio secured a 2‑0 victory over Venezia on September 19, propelling the club to a joint top spot in Serie A. Goalkeeper Christos Mandas recorded seven saves, including a penalty stop, and was rated 8.8, the highest on the pitch. He made five stops in the first half, a season‑high for a Serie A keeper. Forward Tijjani Noslin netted a header from Nuno Tavares’ cross, marking his first consecutive‑match goal in professional football. With 13 points from five games, Lazio now shares the league lead with Roma and Inter.

· Football Italia

The essential points

  1. 01Mandas made seven saves, four of which were high‑quality chances, and stopped a penalty from John Yeboah
  2. 02Noslin’s header from a cross by Nuno Tavares gave Lazio the decisive goal
  3. 03Lazio’s 2‑0 win moved the club to a joint top position in Serie A alongside Roma and Inter
  4. 04Mandas’ performance earned him a 1.65 goals‑prevented rating and the highest on‑field rating of 8.8
The full brief

Lazio secured a 2‑0 victory over Venezia on September 19, propelling the club to a joint top spot in Serie A. Goalkeeper Christos Mandas recorded seven saves, including a penalty stop, and was rated 8. 8, the highest on the pitch.

He made five stops in the first half, a season‑high for a Serie A keeper. Forward Tijjani Noslin netted a header from Nuno Tavares’ cross, marking his first consecutive‑match goal in professional football. With 13 points from five games, Lazio now shares the league lead with Roma and Inter.