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Most shocking results in top European leagues last weekend

Akor Adams

Action continued across the European top five Leagues last weekend with a series of shocking results recorded.

FirstDailySports takes a look at the top five shocking results last weekend.

Venezia 1-0 Napoli

It was a disappointing weekend for Napoli following an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to the newly-promoted Venezia in the Italian Serie A on Saturday.

On the other hand, Nigerian football supporters were in a celebratory mood because Super Eagles star, Akor Adams scored the only goal in the encounter to hand Venezia their first win of the season.

Adams scored the only goal four minutes after the restart following a costly error from Benoit Badiashile to hand the hosts an historic victory.

It condemned Napoli to their third defeat of the season following a disappointing start to life under Max Allegri.

The Naples club have won three out of their seven matches in the Serie A this season, one draw and three defeats to sit 12th on the log.

Venezia have lost six and won just one out of their first seven matches to occupy the 20th position.

Venezia will be hoping to build on the victory when they take on Genoa next Sunday, while Napoli will be aiming for a quick response against Roma on Saturday.

Adams has scored two goals in seven Serie A appearances for Venezia.

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Juventus 0-3 Lazio

Another shocking result in the Italian Serie A is Lazio’s 3-0 win over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, Turin on Sunday.

Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen, and Super Eagles star, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the goals that condemned Juventus to their second defeat of the season.

It was another joyous game for Nigerian football followers after Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored his first goal of the season against the Old Lady.

Lazio, on the other hand, have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season, winning six and drawing one to occupy the second place spot on the log.

They are on the same points with leaders Inter Milan, but the defending champions have a better goal difference.

Under Gennaro Gattuso, Lazio have impressed with their high energy style of play and defensive solidity.

Lazio will hope to continue their stunning start to the season when they take on Parma at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Juventus will be hoping to bounce back from the defeat against Lecce on Sunday.

The Old Lady occupy the eighth position with 11 points from seven matches, winning three, drawing two, and losing two.

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Ligue 1: Lorient 1-0 Monaco

Noah Cadiou scored the only goal in the 61st minute to lead Lorient to a stunning win over Monaco.

Monaco dominated the encounter, recording more shots, but unfortunately they were unable to score.

The victory moved Lorient up to the seventh position on the log with 11 points from seven matches with three victories, two draws, and two defeats.

Following the defeat, Monaco occupy the fifth position with 14 points from seven matches, winning four, drawing two and losing one.

Up next for Monaco is a clash against Lille on Sunday at the Principality Stadium, while Lorient will hope to build on the stunning win when they face Angers on the same day.

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