Serie A reigning Champions – Napoli wasted no time in showing their dominance in the opening league game of the season against Frosinone, as they secured a convincing victory courtesy Victor Osimhen’s brace.
The 24-year-old forward displayed a stellar performance, netting both his first and second goals of the season, leading Napoli to a commanding victory.
Napoli displayed their dominance in the match with goals scored in both halves, courtesy of Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano.
This impressive performance secured a definitive 3-1 win for Napoli over Frosinone at Stadio Benito Stirpe on a Saturday evening.
Facing an early setback, Napoli fought back and turned the tide by halftime.
The newly-promoted Serie A team, Frosinone, took an unexpected lead from a penalty awarded after debutant Cajuste fouled Baez in the box.
Harroui confidently converted the penalty, putting Frosinone ahead.
However, Napoli’s control over the game became evident as they leveled the score through Politano.
Seizing the opportunity from Zielinski’s rebounded effort, the winger struck a powerful low shot past Turati.
Frosinone’s attempt to regain the lead was thwarted when Oyono’s volley narrowly missed the mark.
Napoli’s persistence paid off later on but Raspadori’s goal was disallowed due to an offside decision.
Nonetheless, Napoli’s momentum remained unbroken.
Less than 10 minutes later, Osimhen secured his first goal of the season by capitalizing on Di Lorenzo’s cross, unleashing a roof-of-the-net finish.
Di Lorenzo skillfully maneuvered past a Frosinone player on the right, delivering a pinpoint pass to the Super Eagles forward.
Osimhen’s precise shot down the middle exhibited his goal-scoring prowess, eluding the goalkeeper’s reach.
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Osimhen’s hunger for success was far from satisfied, as he secured his brace in the 79th minute.
Eluding his marker, he connected with yet another throughball from Di Lorenzo, calmly slotting the ball past Turati to double his goal tally for the game.
Osimhen’s two-goal performance proved to be the match-winning contribution for the Rudi Garcia’s team.
This victory secured all three points for Napoli, even on away turf.
In a tale of contrasting fortunes, Frosinone, the reigning Serie B champions, returned to the top division after a 33-year hiatus.
However, their joy was short-lived as they suffered their fifth consecutive defeat against the Serie A champion in the top-flight.
This ongoing streak has seen them concede a total of 17 goals across these encounters.
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