Napoli has gotten all three points away from home after they beat AC Milan by two goals to one in a tough match. Napoli has been on fire this season, beating Liverpool by four goals to one in their champions league match. With four wins and two draws this season, Napoli sits just a spot ahead of AC Milan on goal difference.
AC Milan were looking to defend their title against the top contenders in Serie A and go to the top of the table. The match started and both teams kept creating chances from the go. Both goalkeepers also kept out a few balls and at Halftime, it was still goalless.
With no goals so far, the teams head into the tunnel level. Milan has had the better of the game and would have been ahead if not for a fantastic reaction save from Meret. Napoli have scored more goals than Milan in Serie A this season, but have looked poor in attack compared to Pioli’s side.
Milan conceded a penalty in the 53rd minute when Dest boots took out Kvaratskhelia. After consulting with the VAR, the referee pointed to the spot and gave Krunic a yellow card for his reaction to the decision.
Politano scored the penalty, putting the visitors in front. 14 minutes later, Milan equalizes when De Ketelaere found Hernandez bursting down the left. Driving into the box, his low cross went straight to the feet of Giroud who could not have had an easier finish from close range.
In the 78th minute, Napoli was in front again when Rui leashed in a deep cross from the left towards Simeone. Getting ahead of Tomori, he headed the ball into the bottom corner.
Milan tried everything to level the game but Kalulu’s ball hit the post from close range. Milan fans we’re already frustrated. At the end of 90 minutes, Napoli took all the away spoils and are currently the group leaders.
