Napoli – Fiorentina 3-0: broad summary of the Italian Super Cup match

Napoli, in a crucial match for the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh, showed off an extraordinary performance by beating Fiorentina with a clear 3-0.

The Neapolitan team, despite a difficult championship season, showed all its class in this semi-final against a Fiorentina who failed to impose themselves. The match highlighted Napoli's determination to redeem themselves and their ability to respond in key moments.

Below is the extensive summary of the match.

Broad summary Napoli – Fiorentina 3-0

1′ – After the kick-off, Napoli quickly took control of the game, imposing their own pace.

10′ – The Neapolitans created the first dangerous opportunity, with Matteo Politano coming close to scoring.

22′ – Napoli opened the scoring with Giovanni Simeone, who finished off a rapid counterattack with a precise shot from a few metres out, taking advantage of an assist from Juan Jesus.

28′ – Tense moments for Fiorentina, with Lucas Beltran's goal disallowed for offside, a decision confirmed by VAR.

44′ – Great chance for Fiorentina with a penalty awarded for a foul by Mario Rui. However, Jonathan Ikone missed the spot kick, wasting the chance to equalize.

52′ – Jens Cajuste of Napoli attempted a shot from outside the area, but missed the target.

54′ – Napoli continued to maintain possession of the ball, trying to extend their lead.

64′ – A key moment with Napoli’s Alessio Zerbin who, having just entered the field, scored the second goal on a corner kicked by Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

84′ – After being involved in a tough tackle, Zerbin found the net to make it 3-0, finishing a counterattack flawlessly.

88′ – Fiorentina tried to react with some changes, but without managing to affect the result.

90+6′ – At Federico La Penna's final whistle, it was clear that Napoli had dominated the match, securing a place in the final.

With this victory, Napoli demonstrated that they can still compete at the highest levels, despite the difficulties encountered in the championship. Fiorentina, on the other hand, will have to reflect on this defeat and try to recover in view of the next matches.