Napoli clearly beat Inter » The worst performance of the “Nerazzurri” under the command of Cristi Chivu

The complete program of stage #8 in Serie A

The first important scoring chance of the game came in the 9th minute and belonged to the “Nerazzurri”. Following Federico Dimarco's corner kick, Alessandro Bastoni rose above the entire Napoli defense to head home, but the ball went just wide of Milinkovic-Savic's goal.

Then, five minutes later, Inter squandered an even bigger chance to break the deadlock. Leonardo Spinazzola made a huge mistake in his own half, and the ball went to Lautaro Martinez inside the home team's box. However, the Argentinian was unable to score, his shot being excellently blocked by Conte's goalkeeper.

Napoli opened the scoring from a controversial penalty and De Bruyne left the field on his arms

However, it was 'I Ciucciarelli' who managed to take the lead. In the 30th minute, Giovanni Di Lorenzo broke into Inter's box, and after a duel with veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Napoli's captain collapsed, calling for a 11-yard shot.

Initially, the central Maurizio Mariani let the game continue and the “nerazzurri” came out on the counterattack, but in the end the game was stopped and the Italian referee dictated a penalty for the hosts, without reviewing the phase on VAR. The review was later carried out, but Mariani was not called to the monitor and the penalty kick stood.

It was Kevin De Bruyne who took charge from the penalty spot and managed to score. However, the joy of the Neapolitans was restrained, because the Belgian midfielder was injured during the execution and could not continue the game. The problem is reported to be a serious one, as KDB could no longer move on his own and was carried off the pitch.

Until the end of the first half, Inter authoritatively dominated the game, having three great opportunities to restore the tie, but each time, the bar opposed. Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez and Denzel Dumfries were unlucky for Chivu.

Thus, the Italian champion entered the cabins with a minimal advantage on the table, score 1-0.

The defense betrayed Chivu in front of Napoli!

The start of the second act came with a goal in each goal. First, Scott McTominay doubled the home team's advantage after Inter's defense was overrun extremely easily (54').

However, Chivu's students quickly reduced the gap. In the 59th minute, the Nerazzurri were also awarded a penalty after Alessandro Buongiorno was fouled in his own box, and Hakan Calhanoglu calmly converted from the penalty spot.

The guests tried to force the scoring of the equalizing goal, but it was Conte's boys who scored. In the 67th minute, after a throw-in that Inter's defense was once again overwhelmed with ease, Zambo Anguissa made it 3-1, setting up the final score of the game and also ending Chivu's side's impressive winning streak.

Following this result, the Neapolitans accumulated 18 points and returned to the first position of the ranking in Italy. On the other hand, Cristi Chivu's band remained at the post with number 15 and dropped, for the moment, to 4th place.

In the next round of Serie A, Inter will receive the visit of Fiorentina, while Napoli will perform on the field of Lecce.

Serie A standings:

FINAL » Napoli – Inter 3-1

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• They scored: K. De Bruyne (33' – P), S. McTominay (54'), F. Anguissa (67') / H. Calhanoglu (59' – P);
• The 58th minute: Penalty for Inter! After a handball in his own box by Alessandro Buongiorno, Chivu's side were awarded a penalty in turn, and Hakan Calhanoglu calmly converted from the spot;
  The 30th minute: Penalty for Napoli! Following a duel in the Inter box between Di Lorenzo and Mkhitaryan, centre-back Maurizio Mariani awarded a penalty kick for the hosts. Initially, the Italian did not call a foul, allowing the game to continue. Inter counterattacked, but then Mariani turned the ball around, without consulting the VAR. Kevin De Bruyne executed, converted, but was injured and could not continue the game. What's more, the injury seems extremely serious, taking into account that the Belgian was taken off the field on his arms.

Napoli – Inter » Starting teams:

NAPLES (4-1-4-1): Milinkovic-Savic – Di Lorenzo, Jesus, Buongiorno, Spinazzola – Gilmour – Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay – Neres
reserves: Ferrante, Spinelli – Ambrosino, Beukema, Elmas, Gutierrez, Lang, Lucca, Marianucci, Mazzocchi, Olivera, Vergara
Coach: Antonio Conte

INTER MILAN (3-5-2): Sommer – Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni – Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco – L. Martinez, Bonny
reserves: Calligaris, J. Martinez – Augusto, Bisseck, De Vrij, Diouf, Esposito, Frattesi, Henrique, Sucic, Zielinski
Coach: Cristi Chivu

Stadium: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples)
Referee: Maurizio Mariani