Year: 2023

08
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Concede Late Equalizer but Earn Important Draw Against Milan

After taking an early lead, Napoli Primavera were able to hold Milan off until the 86th minute, when the Rossoneri equalized from the penalty spot.LineupNicolò Frustalupi made five changes to the squad he fielded in the loss to Sampdoria.  Luigi D'Avino started at centre back over the injured Benedetto Barba. Likewise, Lamine Gningue started over the injured Matteo Marchisano on the right side of the midfield.  Gennaro Iaccarino returned to the starting lineup after serving a suspension for yellow-card accumulation, relegating Jorge Alastuey to the bench.  With Bilel Sahli also injured, Cedrick koffi started alonside Alessandro Spavone at trequartista, while…
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08
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Primavera

Napoli U19 Suffer Defeat to Sampdoria, Survival at Risk

Daniele Montevago scored a brace, and could have scored two or three more, as Sampdoria defeated Napoli 3-1, putting the Azzurrini in a difficult position in the battle for survival.LineupNicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded in the loss to Hellas Verona. Davide Acampa returned to the starting XI, playing over Enrico Giannini on the left side of the midfield. Meanwhile, with Gennaro Iaccarino not in the squad, Bilel Sahli dropped into trequartista and Antonio Pesce started up top.(3-4-2-1) Boffelli; Hysaj, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Alastuey, Marchisano; Sahli, Spavone; PesceFirst HalfNapoli earned the first chance of the…
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Vesuvio Erutta: Napoli Destroyed Them All!
06
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Vesuvio Erutta: Napoli Destroyed Them All!

“We’ll do everything to bring the Scudetto back to Napoli,” said Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, as he concluded a press conference in May of 2022. No one believed him. Even Luciano Spalletti, sitting next to De Laurentiis at the announcement of the club’s upcoming retreat at Castel di Sangro, appeared to tense up as his boss uttered the “S” word and “Napoli” in the same sentence. After all, it had been 33 years since his club last won the Scudetto, and they needed a D10S to do it.That was before the departures of Lorenzo Insigne (officially, after the winger…
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Napoli Fined €8,000 for Fans Throwing Various Objects onto the Pitch, Udinese Fined as Well
06
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Napoli Fined €8,000 for Fans Throwing Various Objects onto the Pitch, Udinese Fined as Well

On Friday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 210 for the 32nd round of matches of the 2022/23 Serie A campaign contested on the 4th of March. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: "Fine of €8,000 to SSC Napoli for its supporters throwing a flare, three smoke bombs and other objects of various kinds onto the pitch during the match; also for throwning two smoke bombs onto the pitch-side; mitigated sanction pursuant to art. 29, paragraph 1 lett. b) CGS." Meanwhile, Udinese were fined…
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Udinese-Napoli Match Preview
04
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Udinese-Napoli Match Preview

With Lazio defeating Sassuolo on Wednesday, Napoli will have their second chance to win the Scudetto on the field when they visit the Dacia Arena on Thursday.Udinese CalcioAndrea Sottil's goal is to finish as high up the table as possible, which might be the only way to motivate his club.  Udinese are currently ranked 13th in the Serie A table, 15 points clear of Hellas Verona in the relegation zone and 15 points behind Milan in the Europa Conference League position. Thus, the Friulani have very little left to play for.Udinese enjoyed a strong start to the season, going undefeated in…
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New Podcast! Udinese-Napoli Match Preview
03
May
By Editorial Team
SSC Napoli

New Podcast! Udinese-Napoli Match Preview

In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s disappointing draw against Salernitana on Sunday and previews Napoli’s match against Udinese on Thursday.Part 1 - Daniel Bowen joins Joe to review Napoli-Salernitana, with a specific focus on the atmosphere in and around the Stadio Maradona, before, during and after the match (~1:02)Part 2 - Match Preview:  Udinese vs Napoli, including Udinese’s recent form, injury updates and projected starting XI’s, 3 keys to the match and match prediction (~32:00)
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Following In His Father’s Footsteps, Luigi De Laurentiis’ Bari Are Close to a Serie A Return
03
May
By Joe Fischetti
Features

Following In His Father’s Footsteps, Luigi De Laurentiis’ Bari Are Close to a Serie A Return

Aurelio De Laurentiis is on the verge of delivering Napoli’s first Scudetto in 33 years, but Aurelio is not the only De Laurentiis enjoying success in 2023. His son Luigi, President of SSC Bari, has a promotion to Serie A in his sights.De Laurentiis pulled SSC Napoli out of bankruptcy in 2004 and within three seasons, earned promotion from Serie C-1 all the way up to Serie A. Similarly, De Laurentiis pulled SSC Bari out of relegation in 2018 and convinced Luigi to take the reins.“My son Luigi is going to deal with Bari. I convinced him after days of…
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Napoli Fined €4,000 for Throwing Flares and Plastic Bottles Pitch-side
01
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Napoli Fined €4,000 for Throwing Flares and Plastic Bottles Pitch-side

On Monday, Lega Serie A issued Official Communication No. 205 for the 32nd round of matches of the 2022/23 Serie A campaign contested on the 30th of April. These are the words of Sports Judge Gerardo Mastandrea, assisted by Stefania Ginesio and by representative of the AIA Carlo Moretti: "Fine of €4,000 to the Naples club for its supporters throwing flares and plastic bottles pitch-side during the competition."
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Parties Postponed as Napoli Drop Points to Salernitana – Three Takeaways
01
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Parties Postponed as Napoli Drop Points to Salernitana – Three Takeaways

After Mathias Olivera headed in his second goal of the season, Napoli appeared to be heading towards their third ever league title. However, Salernitana had other plans. Boulaye Dia spoiled the party, curling in the equalizer with only six minutes of normal time remaining. Here are three takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Spalletti's SubstitutionsLuciano Spalletti made his first substitutions at the hour mark, replacing Hirving Lozano and Piotr Zielinski with Giacomo Raspadori and Eljif Elmas. The double-change, which facilitated a shift in formation to a 4-2-3-1, appeared to be another stroke of genius from the Napoli coach. After three of…
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30
Apr
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Earn Comfortable 1-0 Win Over San Marino to Stay 2nd in Serie B

Adriana Gomes converted a penalty to score her 22nd goal of the season, as Napoli Femminile earned a 1-0 victory over San Marino.  The win against ex-Napoli coach Giulia Domenichetti was the Partenopee's seventh straight league victory.LineupBiagio Seno made four changes to the squad who defeated Genoa. The Napoli skipper replaced both of his centre backs, starting Melissa Nozzi and Martina Di Bari over Federica Veritti and Paola Di Marino, respectively.  Giulia Giacobbo shifted to the left side of the midfield, allowing Valentina Puglisi a rare start on the right and relegating Sara Tui to the bench.  Finally, Adriana Gomes…
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