Serie A

2023 - 1 - 14

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Napoli vs Juventus HIGHLIGHTS: WATCH as SERIE A leaders ... (InsideSport)

Napoli went ahead in the 14th minute, after Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved a close-range bicycle kick by winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but failed to ...

It was the first time in almost 20 years that Juventus had conceded five goals in a Serie A match. Di Maria put Juventus back in the match three minutes later when he made it 2-1 with a low shot into the left corner, leaving Meret helpless between the posts. Juve striker Arkadiusz Milik tried to find a way past Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret with a header five minutes later, however, his shot was not strong enough to cause trouble. Napoli went ahead in the 14th minute, after Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saved a close-range bicycle kick by winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but failed to deny Victor Osimhen’s follow-up with a header. Juventus slipped to third but are level on 37 points with second-placed AC Milan, who have a game in hand. Follow Serie A live updates with InsidesSport.IN

Napoli Look To Run Away With Serie A Title After Overwhelming ... (Forbes)

The match, which was played before a full crowd at Diego Armando Maradona stadium, ended up being a potential watershed in the 2022/23 Serie A season.

In a single game, Napoli inflicted a five-goal defeat on a team that had just conceded seven times up to that point in the season. The second half, however, turned out to be a one-way match. Prior to Friday night’s game, their defense had conceded only seven goals in 17 Serie A rounds. The work of head coach Luciano Spalletti has especially borne fruit this year, with the Partenopei implementing an exciting brand of soccer based on ball possession and offensive mindset. Osimhen was also responsible for setting up his side’s second goal, courtesy of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. [Juventus](https://www.forbes.com/sites/danieleproch/2022/11/29/the-reasons-behind-andrea-agnellis-sudden-resignation-as-the-juventus-president/?sh=6f1e1e6c6581).

Serie A: Victor Osimhen nets brace as Napoli thump Juventus to ... (Scroll.in)

Luciano Spalletti's free-flowing team once again thrilled with a statement performance against their old rivals.

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. They are the league leaders and deserve to be where they are,” said Allegri. “The road is still long, we just want to continue to win our games... We want to keep this momentum. Juve looked like they were about to be blown away but to their credit responded to the initial bombardment and got a foothold in the game. “I’m happy for the team and I’m happy as well to contribute to it with two goals and an assist.

Serie A 2022-23: Napoli Extend Lead At The Top To 10 Points With ... (Outlook India)

Victor Osimhen scored twice and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once, while also setting up each other's goals, to help Serie A leader Napoli crush second-placed ...

And the humiliation was completed in the 72nd when Elmas’ effort was deflected past Szczęsny. I’m happy for the team, and I’m happy as well to contribute with two goals and an assist. “The road is still long, we just want to continue to win our games, we care less about other teams,” Osimhen added. Wojciech Szczęsny brilliantly parried an acrobatic shot from Kvaratskhelia but Osimhen headed in the rebound. “We needed this more and I’m happy about the result. “Congratulations to the team.

Serie A: Napoli Hand Juventus 5-1 Thrashing, Remain on Top (India.com)

Rome: Napoli turned a showdown between two top teams into a lop-sided one as the Serie A leaders tore Juventus apart 5-1, with Victor Osimhen bagging a brace ...

Napoli deserve to be on top, now we must put this defeat behind us and move on,” said Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri. Napoli led 2-1 at halftime on Friday night, but Juve collapsed after the break to concede another three goals. Rome: Napoli turned a showdown between two top teams into a lop-sided one as the Serie A leaders tore Juventus apart 5-1, with Victor Osimhen bagging a brace while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contributing to three goals.

Serie A: Napoli humiliates Juventus 5-1 to go 10 points clear (Republic World)

Victor Osimhen scored twice and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia once, while also setting up each other's goals, to help Serie A leader Napoli crush second-placed ...

Wojciech Szczęsny brilliantly parried an acrobatic shot from Kvaratskhelia but Osimhen headed in the rebound. Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen combined again in the 65th with the latter heading in a cross from the Georgia forward for his 13th goal in 14 league matches. Napoli extended its advantage 11 minutes after the restart when a corner came to Rrahmani in the middle of the area and he blasted it in.

Serie A: Napoli's title dream fuelled by 'goal twins' Viktor Osimhen ... (News9 Live)

Luciano Spalletti's team have bewitched much of Europe with their all-action football this season and the way his two star attackers combined to destroy ...

Instead on Friday De Laurentiis was seen bouncing in the stands along with the joyous fans who have in Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia two lethal weapons ready to fire Napoli to glory. “Osimhen is such a great striker. That collapse, and the departure of a host of fan favourites in the summer, including Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea, led to a rebellion in which supporters pleaded owner Aurelio De Laurentiis to sell the club.

Napoli eases past Juventus 5-1 in Serie A top-of-the-table clash (Sportstar)

Napoli, chasing its first Serie A title since 1990, is now unbeaten in its last three league matches against Juventus.

The last time they were subjected to such a rout was the 5-1 loss by Pescara in May 1993. Juventus slipped to third but is level on 37 points with second-placed AC Milan. Napoli moved 10 points clear at the top of the standings with 47 points from 18 games.

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