UPDATE : January 17, 2026 - 08:26 am
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Napoli
UPDATE : January 17, 2026 - 08:26 am
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Napoli

Napoli increasingly down, Parma also passes through San Paolo





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In the 4th minute, Koulibaly makes a terrible mistake, mishandling the ball and allowing Kulusevski to advance. The Italian centre-back chases him, but the Ducal number 44 gets one-on-one with Meret and beats him with his left foot. Koulibaly injures himself in the build-up to the goal: a muscle problem, prompting Luperto to come on. Mario Rui lets Zielinski run into space, and the Pole flies into open space, cutting off Hernani's chances. In front of Sepe, however, he fires over with his left foot. Milik spots the central lane for Insigne and runs the ball there, putting the captain one-on-one with Sepe. Shockingly, however, Insigne misses the target from a few meters away. A lightning-quick transition from Parma. A pass to Gervinho, who outwits Luperto and shoots. Meret, however, has excellent reflexes and deflects the ball onto the woodwork, which Mario Rui then clears. Nice move by Napoli. A one-two between the captain and Milik, who returns the ball with a backheel. Insigne unleashes a left-footed shot but fires over. Zielinski is touched by Hernani inside the penalty area: Di Bello calls it a penalty. But VAR corrects the decision; it's not a penalty, but a free kick because the contact between Zielinski and Hernani occurred outside the penalty area. Second half, opening moments. Another backheel from Milik to Insigne: the captain's right-footed shot goes central, but Sepe blocks. Insigne passes to Callejon: the usual pass rewards the Spaniard's run into the box, but Gagliolo heads it out for a corner. The ball plays in deep for Kulusevski, who crosses low. Manolas is again providential. Insigne runs directly to goal from the free kick: Sepe punches it away. Callejon takes a corner and finds Milik in the box; Sepe responds with his header. Mertens comes on for Allan, switching from a 4-3-3 to the usual 4-4-2. The substitution is effective immediately, with Mertens playing a great ball, and Milik heading home. Insigne plays a beautiful ball to Mario Rui with his backheel. In the box, the Portuguese fires a left-footed shot, but it shoots sky-high. Parma appears to be on the ropes, but Gervinho's counterattack forces Meret into a save that keeps the tie alive and prevents a worsening situation. Callejon crosses for Milik, who is anticipated. Outside the box, Zielinski's right-footed shot is unwatchable. Good movement by Insigne, who exchanges with Fabian. A low cross for Callejon is deflected out for a corner. Insigne goes out, Lozano comes in. From the corner, Manolas rises in the box, but his header is easy prey for Sepe. Mertens takes the initiative, shooting from twenty meters: the ball goes just over the crossbar. Milik works the ball for the Belgian, who curls it from his spot again: this time the shot goes wide. While the Azzurri attempt their final attacks, another shock follows: Parma's lightning-fast counterattack in stoppage time. This time, Gervinho scores, and it's a dark night for the home side, Parma celebrating with a 2-1 lead.


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