Napoli miss penalty but beat Frankfurt in Champions League

Napoli got the better of Frankfurt in the Champions League in a round of 16 game; Osimhen and Di Lorenzo collect yet another gala performance for the Partenopeus

This Tuesday, the 21st, the napoli got the better of the frankfurt at Champions League 2022/2023, in a match valid for the round of 16 of the tournament. With the result of 2-0, the Italian team managed to get a good advantage playing away from home against Germans who, in turn, were unable to take advantage of the field command.

The match had a quieter start, slightly dominated by the frankfurt: Lindstrom It is kolo muani were the players who most risked in the offensive area, creating danger to the defense of the napoli. However, in the middle of the first stage, the Partenopeus began to value possession of the ball, being efficient in the counterattack.

However, the unfolding of the confrontation was agitated in the 34th minute, when a penalty was scored in favor of Napoli, since osimhen got kicked by Aurelius Buta. Although, Kvaratskhelia had his kick defended with precision by goalkeeper Trapp, who hit the right side of his goal.

Even so, Azzurro did not give up, quite the contrary. Osimhen decided in the 39th minute and scored the first of the match after receiving a cross from Lozano. Just a minute later, the Nigerian scored again after a well-executed dangerous counterattack, but was offside.

Trapp, Frankfurt goalkeeper, who faced Napoli in the Champions League (Credits: Getty Images)

After the break, 12 minutes into the second half, Kolo Muani was sent off and left Frankfurt with one less player on the pitch. To make matters worse for the Germans, By Lorenzo hit placed, left footed, to extend Napoli’s advantage. Without major changes, the visitors beat the hosts 2-0.


Source: sportbuzz

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