The new season has kicked off in the Italian championship. In the Round 1 clash between Sassuolo — Napoli, the reigning champions, without letting the initiative slip, displayed a confident performance and closed the score in their favor.
In this duel the Neapolitans prevailed over the opponent 2:0. First, McTominay placed the ball into the net with a header, opening the scoring. Then in the second half De Bruyne scored from a free kick — both episodes stood out for tactical discipline and precisely executed set pieces.
The reigning champions, with control in the middle, quick entries from the flanks and correct direction in pressing, put Sassuolo’s lineup in a difficult situation. At the same time, the hosts tried to create danger in certain attacks, but in the finishing shot could not be at the required level.
Serie A. Round 1. 23 August
Sassuolo — Napoli 0:2
Goals: McTominay 17, De Bruyne 57.
Red card: Kone 79 (Sassuolo).
In short, the new season in the Italian championship began with superiority for Napoli: thanks to McTominay’s headed goal and De Bruyne’s free kick, a not large but confident start was recorded. Now the Neapolitans aim to maintain this pace in the next rounds.
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