[골닷컴] Reporter Park Moon-soo = Kim Min-jae’s Napoli won 2-1 in their away game against Atalanta, continuing their 9-game winning streak. They are unbeaten in 13 league games.
Napoli won the away match against Atalanta 2-1 in the 2022/23 Italian Serie A Round 13 held at Gevis Stadium on the morning of the 6th (Korea time). In the 19th minute of the first half, Lukeman conceded an open goal, but thanks to substitute goals from Osimen and Elmas, it was converted.
With this win, Napoli and second place Atalanta are eight points apart. In addition, they went on an unbeaten run of 13 games and 9 league wins in a row.
The home team Atalanta came out with a 3-4-1-2 format. While Hoeirun and Lukeman went as a two-top team, Ederson formed an offensive line that supported the two. Mele and Hateboer were wingers, while Koffmeiners and Pasalić worked together in midfield. For the back three, Toloy, Demiral, Scalvini and Musso wore goalkeeper’s gloves.
He faced Napoli in a 4-3-3 formation. With Hvica Kvaratshelia out with an injury, Elmas, Osimen and Rosano played in all three positions, and Anguisa Robotka and Zielinski played in midfield. Di Lorenzo and Kim Min-jae, Joao Jess and Olivera were at the back and Merrett kept the goal.
As expected, it was a tight battle from the start of the game. In the first three minutes, Atalanta had a good chance. Lukeman’s low cross was opened up by Hoirun with a direct shot, but it was blocked by the Merret goalkeeper.
In the 19th minute of the first half, Atalanta had a good chance. Osimen performs foul handling while defending on the doorstep. After reading the VAR, the referee awarded a penalty. The problem was that the cross that came up from the right was bent by Oshimen’s hand. After that, Lukeman came on as the kicker and made it 1-0 with a powerful right-footed shot.
In the 23rd minute of the first half, Napoli equalized. The main character was Osimen. A cross from Zielinski from the left was met by Osimen with a header to make it 1-1. Accurate crosses and Osimen’s high RBI header stand out.
Napoli turned the game around in the 34th minute. The main character was Elmas. Osimen, who received Anguisa’s pass, gave the ball to Elmas, who was rushing in the process of competing with the opposing defence.
Atalanta counter-attacked, Lukeman attempted a low cross from the left side of the box in extra time in the first half, but was unable to score.
The second half was similar. Both teams continued to battle, aiming for each other’s goals. In the 9th minute of the second half, Atalanta took a chance. Mele, who received the ball from the left, proceeded to the front door with a reckless advance. However, it was blocked by the Merret keeper.
In the 18th minute of the second half, Atalanta had a good chance. On the counter-attack, a cross placed by Lukeman was connected with a shot by Hoirun, but there was no goal.
In the 33rd minute of the second half, Napoli took a chance. Substitute Simeone received a pass through Elmas and Olivera and attempted a shot, but failed.
Atalanta’s offensive continued until the end of the second half. The ending was disappointing. He couldn’t penetrate Napoli’s defense, including Kim Min-jae.
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