NAPLES BEAUTIFUL AND THEN waster, INTER DOOR TO HOUSE A DRAW
Gabbiadini outside, inside Mertens. The attack in the center of Naples sees Higuian, Callejon and Mertens on the flanks. In goal there Andujar. In defense back Henrique. For the Blues Benitez is yet another opportunity to bring the Roma suffering from “pareggite” in second place and hold off a direct competitor for the Chiampions. Inter Mancini, however, has the most important chance to get back in the race for third place, stopping the Naples. At St. Paul there are all the ingredients to see a good game. The thing is, as always, the audience. Atmosphere creepy entrance in the field of teams with notes of “Napule” that are the soundtrack.
Sprint start of Naples trying to close immediately Inter in its half of the field. And in the first 15 minutes is really a great Naples. The blues to press, pull, are a challenge to the Nerazzurri forced to defend themselves. With more than one occasion from the network until the half hour. The 31st razor sharp chance on goal. Deadly counterattack of Naples with Mertens, Hamsik launches network Higuian that spoils blatantly a network already made.
Second time ever with Napoli in attack. And six minutes after the opening goal finally arrived. Great cross from the right do Callejon, gore head Hamsik. Classic goals textbook counterattack. Advantage deserved. On the 14th still good work on the break of Naples. Shot strong Inler from outside saved by careful Handanovic. The doubling is in the air. Arrives at the 18th. And is a masterpiece of ballistic Gonzalo Higuian that served up to the summit of the Inter left, square the ball to the right of goalkeeper chipping the post. Big goals in a game of sacrifice of the great Argentine champion.
Five minutes passed and Inter replied with a goal from Palacio into the fray. Match reopened. And the 42 th the referee awards a penalty doubt Inter, expels Henrique for alleged foul. Icardi makes goals. It’s a draw. Another missed opportunity for Naples to bring the Roma in second place. And it is a great pity because Napoli deserved better fate.