Monthly Archives: December 2017
Juve thank Roma old boys
Juve thank Roma old boys
Medhi Benatia got the only goal of the game against his former club, as Juventus got past Roma, but were hanging on for dear life at the end. The defender was decisive at the end of a chaotic move, as Alisson denied Giorgio Chiellini’s header, the rebound hit the bar and Benatia bundled over the […]
Benatia: ‘Roma Scudetto rivals’
Benatia: ‘Roma Scudetto rivals’
Medhi Benatia was pleased to score against his former teammates, as “Roma are one of our rivals for the Scudetto” and Juventus continue their march. He got the only goal of the game, bundling over the line at the third attempt after a save on Giorgio Chiellini and ricochet off the bar. “I am pleased, […]
Napoli Player Ratings v Sampdoria
Napoli Player Ratings v Sampdoria
Marek Hamsik got the winning goal and record, but Allan and Dries Mertens were the Napoli heroes against Sampdoria. Words: Greg Murray – @Muzza__G Two early Sampdoria goals gave Napoli a scare, and Marco Giampaolo’s men worked hard to nullify the Azzuri’s passing game. However, two quickfire goals from Lorenzo Insigne and Marek Hamsik ensured […]
Napoli, Sarri: “Hamsik is fundamental for us”
Napoli, Sarri: “Hamsik is fundamental for us”
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri spoke to Sky Sport after Napoli 3-2 win over Sampdoria at the Stadio San Paolo: “Sampdoria has been the only team that has come to the San Paolo to play an open game. We commented multiple bad errors, but we did well to recover. Hamsik? I consider him as a fundamental […]
Giampaolo satisfied with Samp effort
Giampaolo satisfied with Samp effort
Marco Giampaolo declared himself satisfied with Sampdoria’s effort in their 3-2 defeat at Napoli. The Blucerchiati twice took the lead at the San Paolo but were pegged back before Marek Hamsik netted the winner before half time. “I asked the boys to show courage to go out and evade the first period of pressure, because […]
Sarri: ‘Samp tried to play’
Sarri: ‘Samp tried to play’
Maurizio Sarri praised both the Napoli comeback in a 3-2 victory and Sampdoria for taking the lead twice. “They’re the only team who tried to play football.” The Partenopei twice came back from a goal down at the Stadio San Paolo to snatch it with Marek Hamsik. “It was a game packed with incidents that […]
Hamsik: ‘Napoli win worth double’
Hamsik: ‘Napoli win worth double’
Marek Hamsik said the 3-2 victory over Sampdoria was “a six-pointer as Inter lost to Sassuolo,” so Napoli can break away with his record-breaking goal. “The important thing is that we won while suffering, as it’s a victory that counts for even more, because Inter lost today as well,” Hamsik told Mediaset Premium and Sky […]
Wk18: Napoli soar, Inter slide
Wk18: Napoli soar, Inter slide
Napoli fought back twice to beat Sampdoria in a 3-2 thriller, but Inter fell to a second straight defeat at Sassuolo and Benevento crumbled again. Click here for all the individual match reports. Or see how they all unfolded on the LIVEBLOG. The Partenopei were behind after just two minutes to a stunning Gaston Ramirez […]
Record-breaking Hamsik gives Napoli win over Sampdoria
Record-breaking Hamsik gives Napoli win over Sampdoria
Napoli made it 13 Serie A games unbeaten against Sampdoria, after a thrilling 3-2 win at the Stadio San Paolo on Saturday afternoon. Gaston Ramirez gave the visitors a shock lead just two minutes in with a stunning freekick, before Allan bagged the equaliser 14 minutes later. Fabio Quagliarella put Samp back in the lead […]
HT: Napoli lead Sampdoria thriller
HT: Napoli lead Sampdoria thriller
Napoli fought back twice to lead Sampdoria 3-2 after a fast and furious half of football, including Marek Hamsik’s historic goal. Follow all the action as it happens from all eight Serie A games and give your views on the LIVEBLOG. The Serie A leaders welcomed back Lorenzo Insigne from a groin injury, leaving only […]