Napoli feel they are unstoppable this season. On March 16, coach Luciano Spalletti’s teachers and students defeated Frankfurt 3-0, thereby entering the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a total score of 5-0 after two rounds of 16 teams. Returning to Serie A, the leading team continued to maintain sublimation momentum.
A Torino who is in good form and is playing at home can’t make it difficult for Napoli. The away team quickly pressed on to the field and dominated the ball right from the start of the referee’s whistle.
It only took 9 minutes, Napoli hit Torino’s net thanks to Osimhen’s goal. From a methodical corner kick on the right wing in the direction of attack, the Nigerian striker jumped to open the score. This is Osimhen’s 20th goal in Serie A and his 24th in 29 matches in all competitions this season.
After 35 minutes, Napoli had the second goal. Kvaratskhelia was fouled in the penalty area and the referee did not hesitate to point at the penalty spot.
‘Number 77’ stepped up and didn’t make any mistakes to double the lead. The Georgian star also had an equally good performance as Osimhen from the beginning of the season. He scored his 14th goal in 30 appearances for Napoli.
The second half started about 6 minutes, Torino’s net vibrated for the third time. Kvaratskhelia dribbled on the left wing before skillfully heeling defender Mathias Olivera up to make a cross into the penalty area. Inside, Osimhen bounced high and headed home to complete the double in the match.
At this point, Torino was completely broken. The feeling that every Napoli phase on the ball can bring a goal. In the 69th minute, Tanguy Ndombele raised the score to 4-0 just 4 minutes after coming on as a substitute. Kvaratskhelia did not score but continued to make a mark with an assist. He and Osimhen coordinated to mess up the Torino defense before stretching the empty space for Ndombele to easily score.
Having won 4-0, Napoli maintained the No. 1 position on the Serie A table. After 27 rounds, Spalletti’s army won 71 points, 21 points more than Inter Milan’s chasing team. This gap is almost impossible to fill.
* Graphics: Minh Phuc
Xiaofeng | 22:55 March 19, 2023
