Napoli and AC Milan drew, ending the match in a 2-2 draw. The Rossoneri dominated the first half, finishing 2-0 up thanks to Giroud’s brace (22′ and 31′) and also came close to scoring the third goal.
In the second half, Napoli made a turnaround thanks to the changes made by Garcia, equalising with goals from Politano (50′) and Raspadori (63′) and also coming close to winning. The draw brought Milan to -3 points behind Inter, causing chaos for Pioli due to injuries to Kalulu, Pulisic and Pellegrino.
In the match, did both teams get an important point or waste a great chance? The question will remain open for a long time. Napoli got off to a flying start, but Milan recovered in the first half, with Giroud scoring two goals, brilliantly answered by Politano and Raspadori in the second half.
The match was full of spectacle and emotion. Milan lost Kalulu to injury, who was replaced by debutant Pellegrino. Giroud’s goal in the 22nd minute was thanks to the magic of Pulisic, who provided a perfect cross for the Frenchman’s header. Politano and Mario Rui had chances for Napoli, but it was Rui’s second mistake that allowed Milan to score the second goal with Giroud.
Great second half for Napoli, but it could be enough for Garcia’s confirmation?
In the second half, Garcia made three strategic changes, turning Napoli into a hyper-offensive team and getting the equaliser thanks to goals from Politano and Raspadori. Pioli lost Pulisic to injury and replaced him with Luka Romero, a change that changed the course of the match.
Milan were less incisive and lowered their centre of gravity, while Napoli took advantage of the enthusiasm and scored two goals.
The match was intense until the end, with Milan risking on Napoli’s pressure. Pioli had to make another forced change in the final due to Pellegrino’s injury, with Theo Hernandez moving to the centre of defence.
Meanwhile, Garcia saw his team reduced to ten men due to Natan’s expulsion for double admonition. In the interval, both Calabria and Kvaratskhelia came close to scoring the winning goal. In the end, Napoli and AC Milan drew 2-2 without any serious injuries, with the Rossoneri dropping to third in the table with 22 points, behind Inter (25) and Juventus (23). Garcia remains fourth on 18 points, but could slip past Fiorentina tomorrow.
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