Napoli Milan – Antonio Conte's Napoli conquers San Siro and overcomes Milan with a clear 2-0, consolidating its position in the standings and giving the fans another great demonstration of maturity and solidity. The match heated up already in the first few minutes, when Romelu Lukaku scored the goal of Napoli's advantage.
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The Belgian striker, on a perfect assist from McTominay, outshined Pavlovic and beat Maignan with a precise left-footed shot, scoring the goal that turned the game in favor of the guests. This shocking start forced Milan to chase from the start, attempting a reaction that, however, often fell short against the organization of the Neapolitan defense.
Milan tried to step on the accelerator, especially with Chukwueze and Morata, but the Rossoneri's attacks were unable to dent Napoli's defensive block. The most dangerous action of the first half came in the 29th minute, with a spectacular acrobatic move by Morata who tried to put Musah on the line; however, Olivera closed the action perfectly, nipping the Rossoneri's enthusiasm in the bud.
Napoli doubles with Kvara, Milan knocked out at 45'
Napoli, however, demonstrated all of its coolness and tactical maturity. Just before half-time, in the 42nd minute, the Azzurri found the double thanks to a choral initiative concluded by Kvaratskhelia. Napoli's enveloping maneuver brought the ball to the talented Georgian who, with a surgical right-footed shot, struck Maignan, leaving the Milan goalkeeper immobile. With Napoli leading 2-0, the Rossoneri found themselves with their morale down and two goals down, unable to take advantage of the few chances they created.
In the second half, Fonseca tried to change the cards on the table by inserting offensive players like Leao and Pulisic to try to reopen the match. The Rossoneri tried on several occasions to break down the Azzurri defense, but a Meret in great form denied them any hope of a comeback. In the 83rd minute, the clearest opportunity fell to Leao, who tested the reflexes of the Neapolitan goalkeeper with a violent right-foot shot. Meret, however, was ready again, deflecting the shot into a corner.
In the end, Napoli managed the result with maturity. Despite a final burst of Milan, with Leao and Chukwueze always ready to create danger on the wings, the Azzurri defended their lead without conceding any more space. The victory thus sealed Napoli's solid performance, which leaves San Siro with three important points and a convincing performance, while for Milan it is a setback that highlights some of the difficulties in facing top-ranked teams.
Article published on 29 October 2024 - 22:40
