SSC Napoli vs. Udinese Calcio (12.11.2022)

SSC Napoli emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Udinese Calcio on November 12, 2022, showcasing their dominance on the field with a dynamic performance. Right from kick-off, Napoli displayed an intent to secure all three points in front of their home crowd.

The game sprang to life in the 15th minute, when Napoli's sharpshooter, Victor Osimhen, found the back of the net, giving his team an early lead with a well-taken goal. The fans had barely settled back into their seats when, ten minutes later, Napoli's defender Juan Jesus received a yellow card for a rough challenge, signaling the increasing intensity of the match.

Udinese attempted to shake things up in the 26th minute with their first substitution, bringing on Deulofeu to inject some fresh energy into the team. However, only a minute later, Walace of Udinese was booked, receiving a yellow card for his aggressive play in midfield.

Napoli continued to press forward and were rewarded in the 31st minute as Piotr Zieliński doubled their lead, striking a fantastic goal that put the home side comfortably ahead.

Disciplinary actions continued as Roberto Pereyra of Udinese was cautioned with a yellow card in the 37th minute. The end of the half saw Napoli make their first change, with M. Olivera coming on as a substitute at the 46th minute mark, as they looked to sustain their momentum.

The second half began, and Napoli was relentless. In the 58th minute, Elif Elmas added his name to the scoresheet, further extending Napoli's lead with a superb goal.

Napoli's Juan Jesus was then substituted in the 60th minute, alongside a tactical switch that saw H. Lozano enter the fray. Piotr Zieliński, after making his mark on the scorecard, was also substituted off in the 67th minute as Napoli looked to freshen up the squad.

Udinese responded with a double substitution of their own in the 71st minute, introducing Beto and Walace, which proved to be a pivotal moment in the game.

Despite being down, Udinese showed no signs of surrender. They managed to claw back a goal in the 79th minute through I. Nestorovski, instilling a sense of belief that a comeback could be on the cards. The game's tension escalated when L. Samardžić scored for Udinese in the 82nd minute, narrowing the lead to just a single goal.

Feeling the pressure, Napoli's Mário Rui was given a yellow card in the 78th minute, and Enzo Ebosse of Udinese was booked with a yellow card in the 84th minute, showcasing how closely fought the match was until the last whistle.

Ultimately, Napoli held on to their lead, securing a hard-fought victory. The matchup was a spectacle of skill, grit, and determination, leaving soccer fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. This win was crucial for Napoli, keeping them at the forefront of the title race and demonstrating their resilience under pressure.

Lineup SSC Napoli

Lineup Udinese Calcio

Substitutes SSC Napoli

Substitutes Udinese Calcio

SSC Napoli

The original Italian name is SSC Napoli, while the club nicknames are Gli Azzurri (the blues) or I Partenopei. Their club colour is of course blue, which is represented on their jerseys in combination with white shorts. The club anthem is "O surdato nnammurato". They play their home games at the Stadio San Paulo, which has a newly reduced capacity of 55,000 seats. Previously the capacity was 60,240 and even before that it was 109,824 seats. The stadium was built after the Second World War and the gradual renovations and capacity reduction are obviously aimed at improving safety standards.

Udinese Calcio

This club is nicknamed I Bianconeri (the white and black), I Friulani (after the Italian region where they operate) and Le Zebrette (the little zebras). It is easy to guess that their club colours are white and black, and the reference to zebras can then be linked to the vertical stripes on the club jerseys. They play their home games at the Stadio Friuli, which is however currently called the Dacia Arena for sponsorship reasons. Its capacity is 25 144 seats.

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