Seven-strong Napoli, blocked the overall superior Barcelona! The “Blaugrana” had the superiority and the opportunities to end the match early, but they did not build on the lead given to them by Lewandowski and they paid for it. Because the Osimen hurt Xavi’s team and the 1-1 final keeps the “Partenopei” more than alive, with the rematch in Barcelona promising to be particularly interesting.
Perfect finish from him Lewandowski for the 1-0 of the Catalans who had 11 finals in total in the match, with Osimen to take advantage of Inigo Martinez’s inactivity and shape the final result in Calzona’s debut on the Napoli bench.
The match
Barcelona were better in the first half, having the most classic chances, with Napoli playing mainly on the counter-attack. In the 14th minute, Pedri made a nice cross to Lewandowski, with the Pole’s shot narrowly missing out. The “blaugrana” continued at the same pace, having another chance in the 22nd minute. Specifically, Mr Lewandowski made a close match, with Merit to kick! Seconds later the Gintogan he threatened to shoot again, but the Italian again said “no”!
The minutes passed, h Naples from 35′ onward she had taken steps on the field and was trying to find her footing, but she had a problem finishing the phases and did not take advantage of any of her opportunities. Until the whistle of the first half, nothing changed, with the two teams going to the locker room tied (0-0).
The second half started at the same pace, with Barcelona to be in control of the game and to threaten her goal Naples. In the 60th minute, his team finally Xavi opened the scoring, when after a very nice cross by Pedri to Lewandowski, the Pole with a perfect dribbled finish from inside the area executed Meret for 1-0! But it didn’t stop there, with the “blaugrana” still having a chance in the 66th minute to double the goals. In particular, Pedri made a powerful shot from the edge of the area, Merrett did not block well and finally the ball went out.
THE Naples from 70′ onwards she started to take steps on the field and become threatening, looking for the equalizing goal. Finally, the “partenopei” found it in the 75th minute, when o Angisa made a nice slash at Osimenwith the Nigerian seeded beating him Ter Stegen for the 1-1. THE Barcelona he was not particularly daunted by this goal and quickly regained control of the match, with his team Pantyhose to become dangerous in counterattacks.
The minutes passed and one would expect her Barcelona to look for the winning goal, but it did not happen. THE Naples he looked for it more, but he had no substance and “Diego Maradona” almost froze in the final. But his place Gintogan from the edge of the area, shaved the right post and the 1-1 was the final result with both teams leaving open accounts.
MVP: THE Osimen he will take the role of the leader, because he saves his team with the goal he scores and keeps them upright in view of the rematch.
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