A improbable end from Victor Osimhen fired Napoli to a 1-0 victory in opposition to Roma on Sunday to maintain his facet three factors clear on the high of Serie A.
- Roma pissed off Napoli for a lot of sport
- Osimhen sealed win with spectacular strike
- Napoli three factors away from Milan in Serie A
WHAT HAPPENED? The striker obtained on the top of a protracted ball and fought off Roma defender Chris Smalling to fireplace in from a good angle in a objective harking back to Marco van Basten’s iconic strike for the Netherlands in opposition to Soviet Union at Euro 1988.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Napoli have been made to dig deep for the victory at Stadio Olimpico as that they had a tough time getting previous a dogged Roma defence moulded in Jose Mourinho’s picture. In the long run, although, Osimhen had the ultimate say on proceedings to offer the guests an important win that retains them three factors away from AC Milan on the high of Serie A.
ALL EYES ON: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been in unimaginable type for Napoli in current weeks, having both scored or assisted a objective in every of the earlier 4 matches for the Serie A facet. There may be discuss of rising curiosity within the Georgian winger, however he had a quiet night in opposition to the cussed residence staff, leaving it as much as Osimhen to make the distinction.
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DID YOU KNOW? Napoli have now received 11 video games in a row in all competitions, the longest run within the Italian membership’s historical past.
THE VERDICT:
The Nigeria star is electrifying
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Soccer followers cannot get sufficient of him
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He completely BLASTED it into the online
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WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI? The Serie A leaders flip their consideration to the Champions League as they’re set to host Rangers in midweek.