Roma defeated Sassuolo 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to move into second place in Serie A with 27 points, one behind leaders Lazio. Mario Hermoso opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Sebastian Walukiewicz's own goal doubled Roma's advantage three minutes later. Rodrigo Mora sealed the win with a 58th-minute goal.
The victory extended Roma's unbeaten start to the season. Lazio travel to Napoli on Sunday while third-placed Inter Milan host Como on the same day. Roma have now scored 31 goals across 11 league matches, while Sassuolo remain one point and one place above the relegation zone after conceding 29 goals this season.
Donyell Malen continues to deliver for Roma despite not adding to his tally on Saturday. The Dutch forward has eight league goals this season along with four Champions League strikes since his permanent transfer from Aston Villa in May following a successful loan spell.
