Lazio's Ciro Immobile shoots a penalty kick during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
ROME, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Lazio hitman Ciro Immobile became the club's all-time top league goalscorer on Monday, as his penalty helped the Biancocelesti beat Venezia 1-0 in Serie A.
Immobile was on 143 Serie A goals for Lazio before Monday's game, equaling Silvio Piola's record.
After a goalless first half, Immobile found the net with a stunning curler minutes into the second period, but the Italian international was slightly offside during the build-up.
The moment eventually came in the 58th minute when Luiz Felipe won a penalty, and Immobile stepped up to seal game by converting the spot-kick.
The win, coupled with draws for both Atalanta and Roma, lifted Lazio into fifth place with 49 points. ■
Lazio's Ciro Immobile (L) celebrates his goal with his teammate during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lazio's Felipe Anderson (L) vies with Venezia's Niki Maenpaa during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lazio's Ciro Immobile shoots a penalty kick during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lazio's Ciro Immobile (R) vies with Venezia's Mattia Caldara during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lazio's Ciro Immobile celebrates his goal during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Lazio's Ciro Immobile (2nd R) shoots a penalty kick during a Serie A football match between Lazio and Venezia in Rome, Italy, March 14, 2022. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
