Monthly Archives: January 2018
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Sarri: Juventus are superior in every way
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri was understandably pleased with his side’s efforts as they overturned a 1-0 deficit to see off a tricky Bologna on Sunday afternoon[1]. The result sees the Partenopei return to the top of the Serie A table, taking them back ahead of Juventus who had leapfrogged them on Saturday with their win […]
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Sarri praises Napoli reaction
Maurizio Sarri heaped praise on Napoli’s reaction to going a goal behind to Bologna after 25 seconds. The Partenopei were stunned by Rodrigo Palacio’s early goal for the visitors but recovered to run out 3-1 winners. “We did well to react after a goal conceded after 30 seconds,” Sarri commented after seeing his side reclaim […]
Bologna: Donadoni furious with referee after Napoli win
Bologna: Donadoni furious with referee after Napoli win
28 January at 17:53 Bologna boss Roberto Donadoni was not happy with his side’s 3-1 away defeat against Napoli. The Italian tactician hit out at the referee Mazzoleni for a few decisions he made. “The referee did not want to lose time with VAR”, Donadoni told Sky Sport. “If Masina’s foul is a penalty, then […]
Mertens plays down fixture controversy
Mertens plays down fixture controversy
28 January at 18:06 Napoli star Dries Mertens talked to Sky Sport after scoring a brace in his side’s 3-1 win over Bologna on Sunday afternoon. The azzurri went one goal down in the first minute but managed to end the first half with a 2-1 lead. “We had a wrong approach”, Mertens said. “It […]
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Mertens warns Napoli despite win
Dries Mertens issued a warning to his Napoli teammates despite their 3-1 win over Bologna this afternoon. The Partenopei fell behind to Roberto Donadoni’s team after only 25 seconds of the match at the San Paolo but recovered strongly to regain their place at the top of Serie A. However, Belgium international Mertens believes his […]
Verdi rues bad luck after police escort to San Paolo
Verdi rues bad luck after police escort to San Paolo
28 January at 17:45 Simone Verdi was forced to leave the field of play after just five minutes of Bologna’s match against Napoli this afternoon. This was his first appearance in Naples since he rejected a move to the Partenopei earlier this month. He sustained a muscular injury, which cut short his appearance in […]
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Donadoni: ‘Referee told us…’
Roberto Donadoni was bitterly critical of the referee after Bologna’s 3-1 defeat to Napoli. “It’s a penalty that’s given for top eight teams.” Rodrigo Palacio had opened the scoring within 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo, but Dries Mertens converted a very soft penalty for Adam Masina’s small tug on the back of Jose […]
Napoli-Bologna 3-1: as it happened
Napoli-Bologna 3-1: as it happened
28 January at 17:00 Napoli have won their last four Serie A games against Bologna, scoring 19 goals (4.8 on average per game). Napoli have scored 170 goals in 117 meetings against Bologna in Serie A, more than against any other team. Bologna have won only one of the last eight away Serie […]
Serie results and goalscorers: Kean scores a brace, Torino, Napoli and Hellas seal wins
Serie results and goalscorers: Kean scores a brace, Torino,…
28 January at 17:00 Sunday’s slate of Serie A matches provides opportunities for some teams to gain ground, others to tread water, and even some to suffer massive disappointments. At the moment, Inter Milan is on their way to disposing of relegation-challenged SPAL on the road. Without a doubt, the biggest and most highly-anticipated matchup […]
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Mertens comeback beats Bologna
Rodrigo Palacio had put Bologna in front after 25 seconds, but Napoli came back with a Dries Mertens brace – including a soft penalty. It was harder than expected against Roberto Donadoni’s men, as Palacio turned in during the opening 25 seconds at the Stadio San Paolo. Ibrahima M’Baye accidentally turned a deflected Mario Rui […]