[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Italian professional football team Napoli managed to change the atmosphere again with a victory by scoring only two goals through penalty kicks (PK). Kim Min-jae started and played an active role without fail, and as a precaution, he was replaced at half-time and finished the game after playing only 45 minutes.
Napoli won 2-0 in an away match in the 17th round of the Italian Serie A in the 2022-2023 season against Sampdoria held at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, Italy at 2:00 am (Korea time) on the 9th.
Napoli, who won that day, kept its first place (14 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 44 points). Napoli will welcome 2nd place Juventus (37 points) at home on the 14th and play 18 rounds. Defeated Sampdoria could not get out of 18th place (2 wins, 3 draws, 12 losses, 9 points).
Kim Min-jae played a fixed role for 45 minutes while working with Joao Jesus that day. Recorded 2 kicks, 1 interception and 1 tackle. The pass rate was 97% (35 successful out of 36 attempts). In particular, he attempted 7 long passes and succeeded in 8. However, as a precautionary measure, he was substituted before the second half.
Earlier, on the 5th, Napoli lost against Inter Milan, the first match resumed after the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, ending their unbeaten run of 15 matches. Since the atmosphere is broken, the key is to deal with it as soon as possible.
In particular, five days after the game against Sampdoria, Juventus, who are chasing behind them, have to face Juventus with six points, so it was important to win and regain confidence and turn the tide.
Coach Luciano Spalletti (Italy) also said, “I’ve done well so far,” but he also added, “You shouldn’t be satisfied with the current position. You can’t play every game with the same motivation and determination, but it’s important to always do your best. Only then can you develop properly. Yes,” he said.
Napoli came out in a 4-3-3 formation. Hvica Kvarachhelia, Victor Osimen and Matteo Politano formed a trio. The midfield consisted of Elif Elmas, Stanislav Robotka and Andre-Frank Zambo Angusha. A Back Four was formed with Kim Min-jae in the middle, along with Mario Lui, Jesus, and Giovanni DiLorenzo. The goal was saved by Alex Meret.
Napoli had the chance to take the lead in the 4th minute from kick-off. Anguisa tripped when fouled in the box, and a penalty kick (PK) was awarded after video review (VAR). However Politano’s shot as a kicker hit the post.
However, leaving the upset behind, Napoli continued the offensive again and scored the first goal. In the 19th minute of the first half, Louis’ early cross was carried right to the front of the goal, and Osimen, who was rushing in, shook the net as he touched his foot.
While leading, he even had a numerical advantage. On the 39th minute of the first half, Osimen was fouled in the process of breaking through the front of the box, but at this time, Thomas Rincon, who was obstructed by a tackle, was immediately sent off for obstruction clear scoring opportunity. after reading video (VAR). Napoli finished the first half with a 1-0 lead.
Spalletti made a change at the start of the second half. Kim Min-jae was removed and Amir Rahmani was put in. In the 18th minute of the second half, Kvarachhelia, Politano and Anguisa were replaced by Irving Rossano, Tanguy Ndombele and Piotr Zielinski.
With a one goal lead, Napoli, who had a numerical advantage, led the game in the second half and aimed for an extra goal. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Robotka and Lozano’s shots in succession went straight to goalkeeper Emil Auderro. At the end of the continuous drive, it paid off by scoring an extra goal. In the 36th minute of the second half, Elmas, who started as a kicker from a PK opportunity, succeeded lightly. The game ended with Napoli winning 2-0.
