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25
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile One Win Away From Automatic Promotion

After trailing for 77 minutes, Napoli Femminile scored twice to take a 2-1 lead into stoppage time. However, the match finished level at 2 apiece after a Citadella goal from a direct free kick taken from 40 yards out.LineupBiagio Seno made only two changes to the squad that defeated Arezzo. Sara Tui returned to the starting XI to play over Giulia Ferrandi on the left side of the midfield. Meanwhile, striker Adriana Gomes started up top, relegating Serena Landa to the bench. First HalfCittadella started the match well, opening the scoring only six minutes after kick-off. Midfielder Elena Nichele dispossessed…
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Napoli Defeat All 19 Opponents for First Time in Club History – Four Takeaways
23
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Napoli Defeat All 19 Opponents for First Time in Club History – Four Takeaways

Shortly after Romelu Lukaku's late equalizer, Giovanni Di Lorenzo confirmed his status as a club legend, curling a left-footed strike into the top corner. With the 3-1 victory, Napoli have earned at least one victory against all 19 opposition clubs in a single season for the first time in club history.  Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Seeing RedRoberto Gagliardini was predictably sent off five minutes before the end of the first half. The Inter midfielder could have been booked on four separate occasions in the opening frame. He was fortunate to get away without a booking after…
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21
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Primavera

Napoli Primavera Bound for Relegation Playoff After Loss to Fiorentina

For the third consecutive match, Napoli dropped points after conceding a goal in the final five minutes of the match. With only two rounds remaining, the Azzurrini are guaranteed to play in the Primavera 1 relegation playoff.LineupNicolò Frustalupi made two changes to the squad he fielded in the loss to Juventus.  Valerio Boffelli returned to the starting lineup, replacing Claudio Mauri in goal. Meanwhile, Benedetto Barba started over Daniel Hysaj in the back three.(3-4-2-1) Boffelli; D’Avino, Barba, Obaretin; Acampa, Gioielli, Iaccarino, Gningue; Sahli, Spavone; RossiMatchFiorentina immediately went onto the front foot, creating their first chance in the third minute. Lorenzo…
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20
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Femminile

9 Straight Wins for Napoli Femminile!

Giulia Giacobbo scored on either side of the break to lead Napoli Femminile to their ninth consecutive victory. With only two matches remaining, the Partenopee are very close to automatic promotion to Serie A Femminile.LineupBiagio Seno made only two changes to the squad that defeated Lazio.  Giulia Ferrandi started on the left side of the midfield trio over Sara Tui. Meanwhile, Serena Landa started alongside Elisa del Estal in the front two, relegating Adriana Gomes to the bench. First HalfThough they didn’t create many chances throughout the match, Arezzo created the first chance in the second minute.  The match official inadvertently…
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Napoli-Inter Match Preview
20
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Napoli-Inter Match Preview

Inter visit the Maradona on Sunday, riding high from their victory over Milan in the Champions League Semi-finals. Meanwhile, Napoli look to beat the only team in the league they've yet to win against this season, though recent history suggests that that will be no easy feat.SSC NapoliThough the defeat against Monza was only their fourth league defeat of the season, Napoli have only two victories in their last eight matches in all competitions. One of those league defeats was against Inter, who remain the only club in the league that Napoli have not beaten this season.Having clinched their third…
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Plenty to Discuss at Dimaro Press Conference
17
May
By Joe Fischetti
Features, SSC Napoli

Plenty to Discuss at Dimaro Press Conference

On Thursday, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will give a press conference at Castel Volturno to announce the club’s annual summer retreat at Dimaro Folgarita. With so much uncertainty surrounding the club at the moment, the conference could be about much more than just the ritiro at Dimaro. During the Scudetto celebrations following Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Fiorentina, Sporting Director Cristiano gave a speech that immediately triggered rumours about his departure. “I thank CEO Chiavelli and president De Laurentiis, they changed my life and I will always be grateful to them. I want to thank his entire family. If Aurelio…
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17
May
By Joe Fischetti
Napoli Primavera

After Loss to Juventus, Napoli Primavera All But Destined for Relegation Playoff

Napoli Primavera lost their third match in four (drawing the other) after conceding in the 86th minute for a second consecutive game. As a result, the Partenopei have a very slim chance of avoiding the relegation playoff. Lineup icolò Frustalupi made three changes to the squad he fielded in the draw to Milan.  Claudio Turi made his first league start over Valerio Boffelli, who was not available. With Matteo Marchisano still injured, Lamine Gningue started again on the right side of the midfield.  Meanwhile, Bilel Sahli returned from injury to start over Cedrick Koffi. (3-4-2-1) Turi; Hysaj, D’Avino, Obaretin; Acampa,…
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Napoli Hung Over in 2-0 Defeat to Monza – 4 Takeaways
17
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Napoli Hung Over in 2-0 Defeat to Monza – 4 Takeaways

Napoli appeared to be hung over as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of at re-hot Monza, who were absolutely devastating on the counter-attack. Here are four takeaways selected by Forza Napoli Press.Mix and MatchFor the second consecutive match since Napoli were mathematically declared champions, Luciano Spalletti featured a strong starting XI with a healthy amount of rotation. For the match against Fiorentina, Spalletti made five changes to the squad he fielded against Udinese, including starting Pierluigi Gollini in goal, Leo Østigård at centre back, Diego Demme at regista and Giacomo Raspadori at left wing. The Napoli coach…
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Luciano Spalletti Presented with Bulgarelli Award
16
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Luciano Spalletti Presented with Bulgarelli Award

On Monday, Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti was presented with the Bulgarelli Award for the Best Coach in the Men’s Serie A. The award was promoted by the Italian Footballers’ Association, with the support of the Emilia-Romagna Region and the patronage of the municipality of Bologna. Though all three Italian coaches in the Semi-finals of Champions League hail from Emilia-Romagna, Spalletti was chosen for the award for leading Napoli to its first Scudetto in over three decades. “Bulgarelli was an important part of the history of Bologna and he did so thanks to his perseverance. Receiving it in the year in…
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Monza-Napoli Match Preview
14
May
By Joe Fischetti
SSC Napoli

Monza-Napoli Match Preview

Napoli travel to Monza for a match between two clubs who have very little left to play for.AC MonzaUnbeaten in their last six matches, Monza are currently level with four other clubs (Fiorentina, Udinese, Bologna and Torino) on 46 points - already a successful campaign for the Serie A debutante. After five losses and a draw in his first six matches, Giovanni Stroppa was replaced by Raffaele Palladino. The Monza Primavera coach immediately won his first three matches, turning the tide for i biancorossi. Monza have been a difficult opponent for the Sette Sorelle, completing the double over Juventus while…
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