Napoli

2024 - 1 - 18

Napoli Dominates Fiorentina in Italian Supercup Semi-Final

Alessio Zerbin - Fiorentina - Giovanni Simeone - Italian Supercup - Italian Supercup Final - Napoli - Nico Gonzalez - Serie A - Walter Mazzarri

Super sub Zerbin shines with a double delight performance as Napoli secures a 3-0 victory over Fiorentina in the Italian Supercup semi-final. Exciting lineup choices and injuries add to the drama!

In a thrilling match at Al-Awwal Park, Napoli showcased their prowess by defeating Fiorentina in the Italian Supercup semi-final. Giovanni Simeone's early goal in the 22nd minute set the tone for Napoli's victory, with Alessio Zerbin sealing the deal with two late strikes. Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri's strategic lineup featuring ex-Viola players and new signings added an extra spark to the game.

The highlight of the match was substitute Alessio Zerbin, who made a remarkable impact by scoring two goals within five minutes of being on the pitch, leading Napoli to a convincing 3-0 win over Fiorentina. The intense competition saw Napoli's superior performance, reflecting their previous Serie A title win and setting high expectations for the upcoming Italian Supercup final.

It wasn't all smooth sailing for Napoli, as striker Nico Gonzalez's availability for Fiorentina despite an injury brought an unexpected twist to the game. The tension escalated further with the near-empty stands at Al-Awwal Stadium, creating a ghost town atmosphere for the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Napoli and Fiorentina.

In the final showdown, Napoli's victory over Fiorentina not only secured their spot in the Italian Supercup final but also highlighted the team's strength and determination. Alessio Zerbin's exceptional performance as a super sub will be remembered as a crucial turning point in the semi-final match, showcasing Napoli's depth and talent.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FRANCE 24"

Napoli see off Fiorentina to reach Italian Super Cup Final (FRANCE 24)

Giovanni Simeone opened the scoring in the 22nd minute at a sparsely-populated Al-Awwal Park before Alessio Zerbin ensured Napoli's passage with two late ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Viola Nation"

Napoli vs Fiorentina: Lineups and how to watch (Viola Nation)

Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has trotted out both his ex-Viola players in Pierluigi Gollini and Giovanni Simeone while opting for new signing Pasquale ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Super sub Zerbin's double delight leads Napoli to Italian Supercup ... (Reuters)

Substitute Alessio Zerbin needed just five minutes on the pitch to score twice, propelling Napoli to a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in their Italian Supercup ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

Zerbin nets twice and almost gets knocked out as Napoli beats ... (The Associated Press)

Napoli ran away with the Serie A title last season, finishing above Lazio, while Inter beat Fiorentina in the Italian Cup final. Napoli has gone ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Football Italia"

Supercoppa Italiana line-ups: Napoli vs. Fiorentina - Football Italia (Football Italia)

Napoli choose Giovanni Simeone and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia with Piotr Zielinski out of a 3-4-3 formation, while Fiorentina have Lucas Beltran and Jack ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Football Italia"

Why injured Nico Gonzalez is available for Fiorentina against Napoli ... (Football Italia)

Nico Gonzalez is available for Fiorentina against Napoli despite an injury, but he won't be introduced unless the game goes to a penalty shootout.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Goal.com"

Ghost town! Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Napoli ... (Goal.com)

The Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Napoli and Fiorentina at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Stadium receives almost no crowd- with stand barely filled.

Explore the last week