In a match full of excitement at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Napoli and Hellas Verona ended their clash in a 2-2 draw.
Hellas Verona began the game strongly, taking an early lead thanks to a goal from Martin Frese in the 15th minute and a penalty converted by Gift Orban in the 26th minute. However, despite their impressive start, the visitors could not hold onto their advantage.
Scott McTominay was pivotal for Napoli as he equalized with a header in the 53rd minute of the match. Later, Giovanni Di Lorenzo electrified the crowd by scoring the second equalizer in the 81st minute with a precise shot from outside the box that found the left corner of the net.
Gift Orban was the standout performer for Hellas Verona, scoring one goal and recording four attempts on target, showcasing his attacking prowess throughout the game.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo also made significant contributions for Napoli, not only scoring a crucial goal but providing stability in defense.
Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, deployed a 3-6-1 formation with Vanja Milinkovic Savic in goal, supported by a defensive line of Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, and Alessandro Buongiorno. The midfield featured Matteo Politano, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Miguel Gutiérrez, Eljif Elmas, and Noa Lang, while Rasmus Hojlund led the attack.
Meanwhile, Hellas Verona, managed by Paolo Zanetti, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Lorenzo Montipò in goal. The defense included Unai Núñez, Armel Bella Kotchap, and Nicolás Valentini, while their midfield was composed of Domagoj Bradaric, Cheikh Niasse, Roberto Gagliardini, Antoine Bernede, and Martin Frese. Upfront, they relied on Amin Sarr and Gift Orban.
Referee Matteo Marchetti officiated the match.
Looking ahead, Napoli will face Parma in their next match, while Hellas Verona will play at home against Bologna.
At the conclusion of the match, Napoli stands with 38 points, currently in third place in the standings, whereas Hellas Verona remains at 13 points, sitting in eighteenth position in the table.
Substitutions for Napoli
54’ 2H – Miguel Gutiérrez out for Leonardo Spinazzola
61’ 2H – Eljif Elmas out for Luca Marianucci
75’ 2H – Noa Lang out for Lorenzo Lucca
Substitutions for Hellas Verona
63’ 2H – Amin Sarr out for Giovane Santana
77’ 2H – Domagoj Bradaric out for Victor Nelsson
85’ 2H – Cheikh Niasse out for Suat Serdar and Gift Orban out for Daniel Mosquera
Yellow Cards for Hellas Verona:
27’ 1H – Gift Orban (Unsporting behavior), 51’ 2H – Domagoj Bradaric (Holding the opponent to prevent advancing) and 74’ 2H – Armel Bella Kotchap (Unsporting behavior)