Napoli achieved a significant victory over Inter Milan with a score of 3-1 in a thrilling clash in Italy’s Serie A on October 25. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for Napoli with a penalty before leaving the field due to injury. The match also saw goals from Scott McTominay and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, securing three points for Napoli.
Match Highlights
- Date: October 25
- Venue: Diego Maradona Stadium, Naples, Italy
- Final Score: Napoli 3 – 1 Inter Milan
Key Events
In the first half, a foul by Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Giovanni Di Lorenzo led to a penalty kick. De Bruyne calmly converted the penalty but immediately clutched his right thigh, indicating injury. His teammates rushed to support him as he had to be substituted.
Scoring Breakdown
- Napoli:
- Kevin De Bruyne (penalty)
- Scott McTominay – scored in the 54th minute
- Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa – scored in the 66th minute
- Inter Milan:
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu – scored via penalty in the 59th minute
Standings After the Match
With this victory, Napoli topped the Serie A table with 18 points, just one point ahead of AC Milan. Inter Milan and AS Roma are tied for third place, both holding 15 points.
Injury Concerns for Napoli
De Bruyne’s injury adds to Napoli’s growing list of absentees, which includes Rasmus Hojlund, Stanislav Lobotka, and goalkeeper Alex Meret. Coach Antonio Conte acknowledged the injury difficulties but remained optimistic about the team’s resilience.
Conte commented, “We might have been cursed with injuries, but we will keep moving forward regardless. I experience every moment on the field with my players, through thick and thin.”
