Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over Lazio in Serie A on Sunday, but the match was overshadowed by a mass brawl that resulted in three red cards. The reigning Italian champions took the lead through Leonardo Spinazzola and doubled their advantage with a goal from Amir Rrahmani, both strikes coming before the half-time whistle.
The drama unfolded in the closing minutes when a confrontation between Lazio defender Adam Marusic and Napoli substitute Pasquale Mazzocchi escalated into a full-scale brawl involving players and staff from both sides. Referee Davide Massa was forced to intervene and subsequently sent off both Marusic and Mazzocchi.
Earlier in the match, Lazio's Tijjani Noslin had also been dismissed after receiving two yellow cards, the second coming in the 81st minute. This left Lazio with nine men for the remainder of the game, as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico.
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay played a key role for Napoli but failed to add to his five goals this season. Meanwhile, United loanee Rasmus Hojlund started the match before being substituted in the 86th minute for Noa Lang.
The win moves Napoli into second place in the Serie A table, one point behind leaders AC Milan. They will host Verona on Thursday evening. Lazio, who sit ninth, face Fiorentina on Wednesday night.
