Osimhen misses penalty as Napoli's resurgence continues

Super Eagles and SSC Napoli talisman, Victor Osimhen missed an opportunity to increase his goal tally for Napoli on Sunday night but his kick from the spot was saved by Juventus goalkeeper, Szczesny, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

In the highly intended game played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Kvaratskhelia put the host ahead 3 minutes into the break, an action that sent the home crowd into wild jubilations.

However, with nine minutes left on the clock, there was a big silence from the home supporters and a wild jubilation in the away stands as Chiesa level up for Juventus with a beautiful shot right at the edge of the 18.

With two minutes to the regulation time, Osimhen was presented with a big opportunity to win it for the host after the referee reviewed a foul on him in the 18. However, Szczesny guessed right Osimhen's kick but Raspadori was right on time with his follow-up ending in the top corner of the net to earn Calzona's men their second Serie A win in succession.

The win moved them within touching distance of the top four, eight points behind 4th place, Bologna.

Napoli are now unbeaten in 5 matches, 4 of which Calzona is in charge.

The host Torino on Friday before traveling to Spain the following Tuesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie against Barcelona.

 

Oluwayemi Omolagba