Libor Kozak inspired Lazio to a 2-0 victory over Fiorentina to move the up to second in the table.
Striker sends side into second place in the table
Libor Kozak inspired Lazio to a 2-0 victory over Fiorentina to move the Biancoceleste up to second in the Serie A table.
The Czech striker scored two goals in four second-half minutes to earn Eduardo Reja's side only their second win of 2011 and lift them above Napoli into second place, setting up a mouth-watering clash with leaders AC Milan on Tuesday.
Without the suspended Mauro Zarate, it was up to Kozak to lead Lazio's assault on three points and he rose to the occasion.
Lazio went ahead in the 69th minute after Per Kroldrup fouled Kozak inside the penalty area, earning a yellow card for the clear foul.
The tall Lazio striker picked himself up to convert the spot-kick.
Four minutes later, the imperious Kozak was on target again, stooping to head in from two yards out after ghosting in unmarked at the far post to meet Giuseppe Sculli's cross.
Lazio defended their lead without any problems and will now look forward to Tuesday's trip to the San Siro.
