Monthly Archives: December 2017
Hamsik seals Winter Scudetto
Hamsik seals Winter Scudetto
Marek Hamsik’s latest record-breaking goal proved enough for a win at Crotone, ensuring Napoli are Campioni d’Inverno – Winter Champions. The Partenopei end 2017 with 31 Serie A victories, six draws and only two defeats, having scored 96 goals and conceded 31. They’re also unbeaten on their travels in the calendar year, winning 18 out […]
Hamsik: ‘Good omen for Napoli’
Hamsik: ‘Good omen for Napoli’
Marek Hamsik hopes the Number 17 can prove a good omen after his 117th goal at the 17th minute beat Crotone to make Napoli Winter Champions. “We cannot afford to have this stress at the end and we should’ve finished the game off earlier,” the captain told Mediaset Premium following a 1-0 victory at the […]
Zenga: ‘Astonished by penalty’
Zenga: ‘Astonished by penalty’
Crotone Coach Walter Zenga was “genuinely astonished” that they did not receive a penalty against Napoli. “I can’t explain it.” Although Federico Ceccherini had a penalty appeal in stoppages waved away for seeking contact with Christian Maggio, there was another controversial incident on 65 minutes. A corner was whipped to the near post and Mertens […]
Crotone 0 – 1 Napoli: Hamsik breaks the deadlock
Crotone 0 – 1 Napoli: Hamsik breaks the deadlock
29 December at 21:30 Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Serie A fixture between Crotone and Napoli at the Stadio Ezio Scida. Below you will find everything you need to know before and during the match. Napoli have won both of their previous Serie A encounters with Crotone, scoring five goals and conceding one. In […]
Budimir: ‘Focus on Crotone strengths’
Budimir: ‘Focus on Crotone strengths’
Crotone striker Ante Budimir urged his teammates to focus on “our own strengths and we will certainly find the gaps in the Napoli defence.” It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “Tonight we must keep it simple and do what we know well. We must be concentrated both in […]
Hamsik: ‘Gift from Maradona’
Hamsik: ‘Gift from Maradona’
Marek Hamsik reveals Diego Armando Maradona gave him a gift for breaking his Napoli record, but he’s focused only on beating Crotone. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. This evening all the Napoli players have a special patch on the sleeve of their jerseys marking Hamsik’s status as […]
HT: No stopping Hamsik now
HT: No stopping Hamsik now
Marek Hamsik added another goal to his scoring record and gave Napoli the half-time lead away to Crotone, but there could’ve been more. Follow all the action as it happens and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei would guarantee their status as Serie A leaders at the midway stage with a victory here, […]
Line-ups: Crotone-Napoli
Line-ups: Crotone-Napoli
Napoli are pulling no punches as they aim to become Serie A Winter Champions and visit Crotone with a full-strength side. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei are top of the Serie A table, one point ahead of Juventus, so a win […]
Rog: ‘Winter title important, but…’
Rog: ‘Winter title important, but…’
Marko Rog acknowledges the title of Winter Champions would be good for Napoli, “but even more important is where we are at the end of the season.” They visit Crotone at 19.45 GMT, click here for the line-ups and Liveblog. “Crotone play good football on home turf, but it’s an important match for us too, […]
Man Utd eye Napoli star Jorginho as Michael Carrick replacement
Man Utd eye Napoli star Jorginho as Michael Carrick replacement
MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a January move for Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The Italian outfit currently sit one point clear at the top of Serie A and the 26-year-old has played a key role in the side this term. Jorginho has started in 15 of Napoli’s 18 games and even notched against Man City in the […]