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Roma Prevail in Six-Goal Thriller as Lazio and Como Star on Dramatic Serie A Matchday
Roma struck late to defeat Cagliari 4-2, while Lazio put six past Sassuolo and Como executed a dramatic comeback against Torino.
Matchweek 9 of Serie A produced spectacular drama across Italy, headlined by Roma securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. late goals proved decisive after the visitors briefly threatened an upset.
Late Blitz Lifts Roma Over Cagliari
Cagliari opened the scoring in the 10th minute through a penalty converted by Mbala Nzola following an early VAR review. Roma responded promptly, equalizing in the 15th minute via Emanuele Lulli before Niccolo Pisilli put the hosts ahead 2-1 in the 22nd minute.
Cagliari looked to have snatched a point when substitute Daniel Maldini leveled the match at 2-2 in the 81st minute. However, Roma struck back rapidly: Rodrigo Mora restored the lead in the 85th minute, and Donyell Malen sealed the 4-2 triumph two minutes later.
Lazio Hit Six in Wild Victory at Sassuolo
Lazio put on an attacking masterclass away at the Mapei Stadium, thrashing Sassuolo 6-2 in an eventful clash. Kenneth Taylor opened the scoring in the second minute for Lazio before a Josip Sutalo own goal brought Sassuolo level in the seventh minute. Gustav Isaksen and Romano Floriani then restored Lazio's advantage.
Sassuolo's task grew far more difficult when Kristian Thorstvedt was sent off in the 31st minute. Sebastiano Esposito pulled one back for 10-man Sassuolo before Mattia Zaccagni made it 4-2 before halftime. Despite missing two second-half penalties through Zaccagni and Davide Frattesi, Lazio wrapped up the resounding victory thanks to a brace from Tijjani Noslin.
Como Complete Late Comeback at Torino
At the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Como delivered a stunning late comeback to defeat Torino 3-1. Che Adams gave Torino the lead in the 24th minute, a scoreline that held into the final 10 minutes of regulation.
Jacobo Ramon kickstarted Como's turnaround in the 81st minute, before Nicolas Paz scored the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute. Substitute Martin Baturina added a third in stoppage time to secure all three points for the visitors.
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