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Lazio stun Fiorentina to go top in Serie A

Other News Materials 18 September 2010 23:11 (UTC +04:00)
Lazio came from behind to win 2-1 away to Fiorentina Saturday in the opening game of the third round of the Italian Serie A, dpa reported.
Lazio stun Fiorentina to go top in Serie A

Lazio came from behind to win 2-1 away to Fiorentina Saturday in the opening game of the third round of the Italian Serie A, dpa reported.

Lazio drew level with Chievo at the top on six points ahead of Sunday's games, while Fiorentina remained on one and continued a winless run that began last season in late March.

Serb midfielder Adem Ljajic converted a spot kick to score his first goal for the Purples since his arrival in Florence in January, but Cristian Ledesma levelled and Libor Kozak scored a second-half winner.

Ljajic, a promising Serbian midfielder who turns 19 next week, fired home from the spot on 19 minutes after Argentine Ledesma jostled Alessio Cerci.

Ledesma complained about the referee's call and made amends on 31 minutes with a winning volley off a feed from Stefano Mauri.

On another run on the left halfway through the second half, Mauri set up Brazilian Hernanes for a fast shot that French custodian Sebastien Frey managed to stop, finding no help from defenders as Kozak flicked from close range.

Later Saturday, AC Milan welcome Sicily side Catania at the Giuseppe Meazza.

The seven-time European champions beat Auxerre 2-0 in mid-week in the first group-phase game of the Champions League. They were the only winners among the seven Italian sides engaged in continental tournaments.

European and Italian champions Inter Milan play Sunday at Palermo after a 2-2 draw at Dutch champions Twente, while surprise leaders Chievo are at home with newcomers Brescia.

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