Victor Osimhen fired dwelling an unstoppable volley after outmuscling Chris Smalling throughout Napoli’s Serie A conflict towards Roma on Sunday.
WHAT HAPPENED? Not a lot gave the impression to be on when the Nigerian striker latched onto a by means of ball on the far aspect of the field within the eightieth minute, however he managed to shrug Smalling out of his path to make sufficient room for a shot at purpose. The angle was nonetheless very tight, however Osimhen struck his volley so sweetly that Roma keeper Rui Patricio could not get anyplace close to it, and there have been wild celebrations among the many away supporters after the ball nestled into the again of the web.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Osimhen’s stunner gave Napoli their eleventh win on the bounce in all competitions and noticed them transfer three factors away from reigning champions AC Milan on the prime of Serie A. Roma, in the meantime, stay in fifth, two behind Atalanta within the race for the ultimate Champions League spot.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR NAPOLI? Luciano Spalletti’s aspect will now flip their consideration to a Champions League group stage conflict with Rangers on Wednesday, which can possible see him ring the adjustments as Napoli are already safely by means of to the final 16.