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Napoli Beat Monza In Six Goal Thriller Keeps European Dreams Alive
Napoli overcame a halftime deficit to secure a thrilling 4-2 victory over AC Monza at the Stadio Brianteo.
Despite Napoli enjoying early dominance in the opening nine minutes, a well-placed long ball to the left side of the box located Zerbin, who delivered a precise cross into the box for Milan Đurić. Overcoming his marker Juan Jesus, Đurić executed a powerful header to secure his first goal for the Biancocelesti. Just moments later, a chaotic scramble within the box culminated in Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s shot sailing over the bar, serving as a close call for Monza.
The second half commenced with high stakes for both teams, and it was Napoli’s Victor Osimhen who made his mark, equalizing with a perfectly timed header off a cross from André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. It was his (Victor Osimhen) 12th goal in 19 league games for Napoli this season.
Encouraged by’ the equalizer, Napoli unleashed a barrage of attacks, with Matteo Politano & Piotreliński each delivering stunning goals that left Monza’s defense helpless. The intensity of the match peaked as Andrea Colpani of Monza swiftly with a brilliant goal, injecting a sense of urgency into the game.
However, Napoli’s determination proved unyielding as Osimhen’s flick set up a charging Giovanni Di Lorenzo, whose one-on-one with the Monza goalkeeper resulted in a spilled ball that Giacomo Raspadori swiftly capitalized on to secure Napoli’s victory. Napoli keep alive their hopes of a 16th successive year in European competition next season.
