Napoli Secures Victory and Seeks Redemption against Inter Milan in Calcio Showdown

Napoli avenged their previous loss to Inter Milan with an impressive 3-1 victory at the Diego Maradona Stadium in the 36th round of the Italian League. Inter faced adversity early on as Roberto Gagliardini was sent off in the 41st minute after receiving two yellow cards. Anguisa opened the scoring for Napoli in the 67th minute, with Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Inter in the 82nd minute. However, Napoli quickly regained the lead through Giovanni Di Lorenzo (85th minute), and Gaetano sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time (90+4). With this win, Napoli climbed to the top of the standings with 86 points, while Inter remained in third place with 66 points.

Napoli’s Dominance

Early Opportunities and Gagliardi ni’s Dismissal

The first ten minutes saw a cautious start from both teams. In the 11th minute, Zelinski executed a clever free kick that led to Anguisa’s low shot narrowly missing the post. Anguisa had another chance in the 17th minute, firing a creeping shot wide of the left post. Napoli continued to assert their dominance, and in the 40th minute, Zelensky’s direct free kick nearly deceived Inter’s goalkeeper, Onana.

Turning Point: Gagliardi ni’s Red Card

In the 41st minute, Gagliardini received his second yellow card for obstructing Anguisa, resulting in his dismissal. The numerical disadvantage put Inter at a disadvantage for the remainder of the match.

Napoli’s Persistence and Anguisa’s Opener

Napoli continued to mount a relentless assault on Inter’s defense. In the 58th minute, Zelinsky unleashed a powerful long-range shot that sailed over the crossbar. Onana made a brilliant save in the 65th minute, denying Kvaratskhelia’s well-crafted attempt. Napoli finally broke the deadlock in the 67th minute when Anguisa capitalized on Zelinsky’s pass, delivering a powerful shot that slipped past Onana’s hand and into the net.