Tuscan torment for brittle Lazio
AFP, November, 2003
ROME (AFP) — Lazio's brittle confidence sunk even lower after they crashed to a 3-0 defeat away to a spirited Siena.
Brazilian Rodrigo Taddei was the architect of Lazio's downfall, scoring twice in the final four minutes of a pulsating first-half before setting up compatriot Fernando Menegazzi for a late third as Roberto Mancini's men fell to their fourth Serie A defeat of the season in Tuscany.
Lazio, whose Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after Wednesday's disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Besiktas, were forced to play the last 23 minutes with 10 men following the sending-off of Dejan Stankovic for verbally abusing a linesman.
Lazio, who remain fifth on 19 points, seven points behind league leaders Juventus, must win their final first phase Champions League match away to Sparta Prague on December 9 and hope Besiktas fail to beat ...