On 13 January, one of the matches of the 20th round of the Italian football championship took place. Napoli (Naples) and Salernitana (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 20th round
Napoli (Naples) - Salernitana (Italy) - 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Matteo Politano (45+4), Amir Rahmani (90+6) - Candreva (29).
Warnings: Jens Cajuste (34), M. Legowski (43), Bradaric (90+5), Amir Rahmani (90+6), K. Kvaratskhelia (90+10).
Napoli triumph over Salernitana in a tense Serie A encounter In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Napoli managed a hard fought victory over Salernitana at the legendary Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The thrilling match ended 1-1 at half-time and 2-1 in regulation time, leaving the fans in suspense until the final whistle. The Salernitans struck first in the 29th minute as midfielder A. Candreva hit the net and gave his team an early lead. However, Napoli's response was swift and decisive. Just before the break, Napoli were awarded a penalty, which was converted by M. Politano, levelling the score at 1-1. In the second half, both teams made tactical changes and substitutions in an attempt to gain the upper hand. Napoli coach decided to introduce fresh energy into the game in the 56th minute when G. Gaetano replaced G. Raspadori. This substitution gave new energy to Napoli's attack, putting the Salernitana defence in a stalemate. "Salernitana" also made substitutions, hoping to salvage a positive result. In the 66th minute, M. Legowski was replaced by N. Pierozzi, while M. Politano was replaced by A. Zerbin. As time ticked away, the tension of the match reached its peak. Napoli continued to push forward, eager to secure a win on home soil.
In the 77th minute J. Kahuste was replaced by D. Demme, giving Napoli the lead. Demme, providing Napoli with a fresh player in midfield. Salernitana also made another substitution, releasing in the 84th minute N. Diombera in place of F. Daniluk. J. Sambia and D. Bronn replaced D. Bradaric and Simi in the 90th minute in a final attempt to change the outcome of the game. With only moments left to the end of the match, Napoli managed to find themselves back in goal. In the 90th minute, defender A. Rrahmani scored a sensational goal, sealing Napoli's victory. However, in the last minutes of the match emotions were at their limit: A. Rrahmani received a yellow card, and then K. Kvaratskhelia of Napoli received another warning. The match showed the rivalry and determination of both teams, becoming an exciting spectacle for the fans. Napoli's ability to pull away from their opponents and emerge victorious is testament to their resilience and quality. Despite the defeat, the Salernitana fought valiantly and showed their talent throughout the match. As the Serie A season progresses, both Napoli and Salernitana will look to build on this performance and continue to excel in their respective campaigns. The passionate atmosphere at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and the exciting football certainly left a lasting impression on fans and players alike.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Sassuolo vs Napoli, Salernitana vs Genoa.
| Napoli | Salernitana | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 19 | Hits | 6 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 15 | Offences | 8 |
| 8 | Corner | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 71% | Ball possession | 29% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 707 | Total assists | 295 |
| 635 | Accurate assists | 211 |
| 90% | Transmission accuracy | 72% |