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Napoli Secures Thrilling Victory Over Atalanta in High-Scoring Match
Naples, Italy – In a vibrant match played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Napoli defeated Atalanta in a Serie A clash on matchday 12. The home team, with 45% possession, demonstrated great efficiency in front of goal, converting three of their six shots on target.
David Neres shone with a first-half brace (minutes 17 and 38), capitalizing on assists from R. Hojlund and S. McTominay respectively. N. Lang extended the lead just before halftime, assisted by G. Di Lorenzo, consolidating Napoli’s dominance in the first half.
Atalanta, with 55% possession and more total shots (13), struggled to find the net, especially in the first half. However, G. Scamacca narrowed the gap in the 52nd minute, assisted by R. Bellanova, giving the visiting team hope.
Referee Marco Di Bello showed two yellow cards to Atalanta, to M. De Roon (minute 59) and D. Zappacosta (minute 62), while Juan Jesus of Napoli received a caution in the 75th minute. Despite Atalanta’s greater possession and attempts to mount a comeback, Napoli managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory. The match, part of the 2025 Serie A season, highlighted Napoli’s offensive prowess at their home stadium.
Substitutions atalanta: at minute 46 H. Ahanor came in and O. Kossounou went out., at minute 46 M. Pasalic came in and G. Scamacca went out., at minute 62 D. Zappacosta came in and N. Zalewski went out., at minute 77 C. De Ketelaere came in and L. Samardzic went out., at minute 82 A. Lookman came in and D. Maldini went out.
Substitutions napoli: at minute 64 A. Rrahmani came in and Juan Jesus went out., at minute 69 M. Gutierrez came in and P. Mazzocchi went out., at minute 69 David Neres came in and M. Politano went out., at minute 69 N. Lang came in and E. Elmas went out., at minute 74 R. Hojlund came in and L. Lucca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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