Serie A: Lazio Cruise Past Genoa 3-0 with Reijnders' Brilliance and Pedro's Late Strike

Lazio secured a convincing 3-0 win over Genoa, thanks to goals from Tijjani Reijnders, Pedro, and Matias Vecino, maintaining their momentum after a Europa League victory.

Lazio demonstrated their resilience with a 3-0 triumph over Genoa, building on their Europa League success against FC Twente. The Biancocelesti bounced back from their contentious loss to Juventus.

Genoa nearly took an early lead through Morten Thorsby's header. However, Lazio's Nuno Tavares sparked the opening goal, finding Tijjani Reijnders, who showcased exceptional skill. Reijnders nutmegged a defender and scored.

Reijnders later risked a red card for a tackle on Stefano Sabelli but received a yellow. Taty Castellanos and Tavares tested Genoa's goalkeeper, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy's powerful finish forced Ivan Provedel to react.

Genoa's misfortune continued as substitute David Ankeye suffered an ankle injury. Lazio's Mario Gila narrowly avoided conceding a penalty with a shirt tug in the box.

The game's turning point came when Loum Tchaouna was fouled by Johan Vasquez. The referee allowed play to continue, enabling Pedro to score on a tap-in.

Lazio sealed their victory with Matias Vecino's headed goal in stoppage time, following Nuno Tavares' precise cross.

Highlights:

• Tijjani Reijnders' exceptional skill and opening goal
• Pedro's late strike
• Matias Vecino's stoppage-time header
• Nuno Tavares' impactful performance
• Genoa's unfortunate injuries and missed opportunities

Lazio's win maintains their momentum, while Genoa seeks improvement.