Napoli squeaked previous Roma within the newest version of the well-known Derby del Sole, overtaking their rivals within the Serie A desk. David Neres scored the successful aim on the Stadio Olimpico, extending Napoli’s dominant head-to-head document to only one defeat in 12 conferences (W7, D4).
As anticipated, it was a recreation of few probabilities. Regardless of having momentum on their facet forward of the kick-off, Roma lacked creativity and depth on the flanks, leading to arguably their weakest first-half exhibiting below Gian Piero Gasperini.
Although Napoli wasted two respectable alternatives within the opening half an hour, a deadly counterattack within the thirty sixth minute gave the guests the lead. Rasmus Hojlund performed a pleasant by means of ball to Neres, who was too quick for his markers earlier than beating Mile Svilar in a one-on-one state of affairs.
Confronted with a halftime deficit, Roma vastly improved within the second half, but they couldn’t create a single scoring likelihood earlier than the ninetieth minute. Second-half substitutes Paulo Dybala and Tommaso Baldanzi mixed to arrange the latter. Nonetheless, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic pulled off an excellent save.
After dropping their fourth league recreation of the season, Roma dropped to fourth within the standings. In the meantime, Napoli have drawn degree on factors with early pacesetters Milan on the again of their second consecutive league victory. With out additional ado, let’s have a look at our participant rankings.
Napoli (3-4-3)
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic – 8/10
With Roma producing little or no within the ultimate third, the towering goalkeeper didn’t have a lot to do. But, he got here up large when his facet wanted him most, making a significant save to salvage three factors for Napoli.
Sam Beukema – 7/10
Regardless of a number of lapses in focus within the first half, the previous Bologna ace placed on one other spectacular efficiency, utterly neutralizing Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Amir Rrahmani – 8/10
The Kosovo worldwide made gentle work of Evan Ferguson, forcing Gasperini to take the Brighton loanee off at the beginning of the second half.
Alessandro Buongiorno – 7/10
He was lower than Rrahmani’s normal tonight, however he did sufficient to maintain Matias Soule at bay, utilizing his energy and positioning to snuff out hazard.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – 8/10
Equally convincing on each ends of the sphere, the Napoli captain held up his finish of the discount in opposition to Wesley and Pellegrini whereas finishing quite a few overlapping runs.
Stanislav Lobotka – 6/10
The diminutive midfielder wasn’t at his greatest on the Olimpico, together with his distribution below stress leaving loads of room for enchancment. Picked up a yellow card for a reckless deal with.
Scott McTominay – 6/10
Napoli’s talisman had a comparatively quiet night, given his outstanding scoring output. Nonetheless, in a bodily recreation like this, his midfield presence proved essential for the visiting facet.
Mathias Olivera – 6/10
Although the Uruguayan supplied nothing in assault, he was excellent defensively, successful nearly each duel in opposition to Soule.
Noa Lang – 5/10
Virtually invisible for many of the recreation, Lang couldn’t do something on the left flank, typically enjoying the ball again and refusing to tackle his markers.
David Neres – 9/10
Along with scoring the winner, the Brazilian winger was undoubtedly Napoli’s most harmful participant this night. A nightmare for Roma’s backline.
Rasmus Hojlund – 7/10
Aside from the help, the Danish striker drew numerous fouls and held the ball up properly to carry his teammates into play.
Substitutions
Matteo Politano – 6/10
Elif Elmas – N/A
Lorenzo Lucca – N/A
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