Ciro Immobile hit a milestone in Serie A Monday by netting his 144th league goal.

The Lazio hitman 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 the game, equaling Silvio Piola’s record.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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