The match between Napoli and Villareal ended with the 2-3 victory for the Spaniards. As expected, it was a no holds barred match, which allowed the spectators to enjoy a pleasant show.
It must be considered that Villareal will have to play their own first official match in about a week in the King's Cup, while Napoli will have to wait until January to return to play an official match. Behind this could be the reason for Villareal's better performance, which must already be ready for the return to official competitions.
Broad summary Napoli – Villareal 2-3
Below is the minute-by-minute summary of Napoli – Villareal, which ended with the result of 2-3.
Naples – Villareal 1-1: first half summary
Before kick-off, the entire stadium holds a minute's silence memory of the late Sinisa Mihajlovic, passed away in recent days.
Game in balance until 12rd minute, when Villareal restart from midfield and carry the ball down the left wing. The 12 of the Spaniards puts the ball in the middle: the Spaniards shoot on goal, but the ball caroms in a rebound that ends in favor of Villareal, who shoot again with Capoue and take the lead.
Not even a minute later, at 13th, sensational defensive error by Villareal. Pino passes the ball behind, but the Spanish defense lets it flow and allows the very fast restart osimhen, who bags the ball into the net without too many problems.
Al 45rd minute great opportunity for Villareal. From the set-piece, Mojica hits the barrier and the ball ends up between Capoue's feet, who makes a great shot towards the bottom right corner of the Neapolitan goal. Meret, however, does not get caught off guard and parries.
Napoli – Villareal 2-3: summary of the second half
Al 47rd minute, Morlanes sprints on the left wing and serves the ball to Baena, who fires a cannon shot from the frontline, but the ball goes just wide. At the 50th another great shot from distance by Capoue.
A deep ball reaches Jackson on the trocar. The player avoids By Lorenzo, comes face to face with Meret and bag the ball into the net with his left foot.
Three minutes later, at 70th, another goal from Villareal: Napoli's defense completely out of position. Moreno receives the ball from Pino and deposits it easily on the net. Meret can do nothing.
Al 78rd minute, Sanchez fouls Zerbin in the area: it's a penalty. kvaratskhelia goes on the penalty spot and with a powerful and precise shot brings the result of the match to 2 to 3.
All '85rd minute, again kvaratskhelia he receives the ball and from a slightly out of the way position on the right he shoots a very hard ball towards the Villareal goal. However, the Spanish defenders showed great concentration and blocked the ball at the last second.
The match ends with a 3-2 victory for Villareal.
