Lazio are joint top of the table with Roma and Inter after Mattia Zaccagni and Tijjani Noslin secured victory over Venezia, but Christos Mandas was decisive saving more than just a penalty.

The Biancocelesti lost their 100 per cent Serie A record in a 2-2 draw with Milan, missing Nicolò Rovella, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Adam Marusic and Patric, while Danilho Doekhi returned to the bench with a protective cast after a fracture in his hand.

The Lagunari were rock bottom after four defeats out of four, with reports coach Giovanni Stroppa would soon be fired . His lengthy absentee list included Gianluca Busio, Ridgeciano Haps, Andrea Adorante, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Marin Sverko, Bartol Franjic and ex-Lazio midfielder Toma Basic.

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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: SSc Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso and Venezia FC head coach Giovanni Stroppa prior the Serie A match between Venezia FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on September 19, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Mattia Zaccagni bent his free kick just wide around the wall, but Venezia received a penalty when Romano Floriani Mussolini’s weak header back was intercepted by Thierry Correia, brought down by Christos Mandas. Following a discussion with Akor Adams, John Yeboah was given the go-ahead to step up from the touchline, but saw his spot-kick parried by Mandas.

VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: John Yeboah of Venezia FC missin a penalty during the Serie A match between Venezia FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on September 19, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Kenneth Taylor didn’t make the most of a Nuno Tavares pull-back, while Mandas was again decisive on a Simon Sohm volley from the edge of the area after fumbling the initial corner.