Napoli secured a crucial 2-1 win over Como in the Serie A league, with Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Santos making several key saves to secure the three points.
The match, which was played at the Stadio San Paolo, saw Napoli take the lead in the 25th minute through a goal from Victor Osimhen, who has been in fine form this season.
However, Como pulled level just before halftime through a goal from Giulio Donati, who has been a key player for the Como side this season.
Key Moments
The second half saw Napoli dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities, but it was not until the 75th minute that they were able to take the lead through a goal from Eljif Elmas.
Alisson Santos made several key saves to secure the win for Napoli, including one from Giulio Donati in the 85th minute.
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Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso was delighted with the win, saying: “The team showed great character and determination to win the game. We knew it would be a tough match, but we were able to come out on top.”
The win sees Napoli move up to second place in the Serie A table, just two points behind leaders AC Milan.
Up Next
Napoli travel to face Inter Milan at the San Siro next Sunday, kick-off 7:45pm CET.
References
- AP
- AS
