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August 11, 2024
In a gripping Coppa Italia first-round match on Saturday night, Napoli emerged victorious against Modena, clinching a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a goalless 90 minutes. The Serie A powerhouse faced a tough challenge from the Serie B side. Eventually, it held their nerve in the penalty shootout to secure their place in the next round.
Goalkeeper Alex Meret proved to be Napoli’s hero, saving two penalties during the shootout after Walid Cheddira missed his and Napoli’s second attempt. Key players Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Cyril Ngonge, Giovanni Simeone, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia maintained their composure to convert their spot-kicks, sealing the victory for the Partenopei.
Manager Antonio Conte fielded a strong lineup, utilizing a 3-4-3 formation with Di Lorenzo, Amir Rahmani, and Alessandro Buongiorno in defense. Pasquale Mazzocchi and Leonardo Spinazzola have proven to be valuable assets as wing-backs for their respective teams. At the same time, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa partnered with Stanislav Lobotka in midfield. Matteo Politano, Giacomo Raspadori, and Kvaratskhelia led the attack. Victor Osimhen continued to be sidelined since the end of the 2023-24 season.
Napoli maintained most of the possession, ending the game with 75%, but struggled to create meaningful chances. Modena’s Antonio Palumbo posed a threat, testing Meret twice and forcing a top-corner save with a curling effort. Despite having 28 shots, Napoli only managed six on target, with Kvaratskhelia and Lobotka attempting to break the deadlock before the match ended in penalties.
Meret was the standout player, saving Modena’s third and fifth penalties taken by Thomas Battistella and Giovanni Zaro. Although the team’s overall performance was not the most fluid, Meret’s heroics between the posts earned him praise and Napoli their progression to the next round.
Napoli’s Coppa Italia campaign continues on September 25, as they face the Parma vs. Palermo matchup winner.
Napoli emerged victorious against Modena in a dramatic penalty shootout, with a final scoreline of 4-3 in the Coppa Italia first-round match. Here’s a breakdown of the penalty takers and lineups:
Penalty Shootout:
Napoli:
Modena:
Starting Lineups:
Napoli (3-4-3):
Modena (4-5-1):
Brazilian right-back Emerson Royal is set to arrive in Italy on Sunday to finalize his highly-anticipated transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to AC Milan. The 25-year-old defender, who has agreed to a four-year deal with an optional one-year extension, will join the Serie A club for a reported fee of €15 million, plus €3 million in add-ons. As Emerson Royal dons the iconic Rossoneri jersey, both clubs eagerly await the completion of this strategic move.
Emerson Royal, the 25-year-old Brazilian right-back, is set to join AC Milan after a reported fee of €15 million plus €3 million in add-ons was agreed upon with Tottenham Hotspur. As part of the process, Emerson will undergo his medical tests on Sunday to ensure he is ready to integrate with his new teammates as they prepare for the return of Serie A action next weekend.
The official announcement will follow once customary photographs have been taken. The defender has fulfilled his initial media duties, and the former Barcelona player has already committed to a four-year contract with the option for a fifth year at San Siro. Although personal terms had been agreed upon weeks ago, Milan and Tottenham’s negotiations extended until the end of the working week before a final agreement was struck.
Milan has reportedly paid Tottenham an initial fee of €15 million and an additional €2 million in bonuses to secure Emerson’s services and solidify their defensive line for the upcoming season. Both clubs and the player will be eager to see this transfer successfully completed as they seek to strengthen their respective teams for the challenges ahead.
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