AC Milan’s Rafael Leao celebrates scoring his facet’s third objective through the Serie A match between Napoli and AC Milan on April 2, 2023
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AC Milan striker Rafael Leao netted twice to present his facet an outstanding 4-0 away victory over leaders Napoli in Serie A on Sunday, transferring Stefano Pioli’s facet as much as third place within the standings.
Milan have 51 factors, one forward of fourth-placed Inter Milan, and are 4 behind second-placed Lazio. Napoli are 20 factors clear on the high.
“This is only the first step. There are another nine Serie A games where we must have the same attitude, because we threw away opportunities in the past and cannot do it again. This is a fine win, but it is only one match,” Pioli instructed DAZN.
The match was the primary of three clashes between the golf equipment. Later this month, they will even play towards one another within the Champions League quarterfinals.
“Whatever the result was going to be this evening, it would not affect the Champions League, as that will be a different experience, atmosphere and everything. It will allow us to study this match and see where we did well or could’ve done better,” Pioli added.
The guests went forward after 17 minutes when Brahim Diaz despatched a by way of ball to Leao who took a contact and chipped it elegantly over Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret.
Napoli, who’re searching for their first Serie A title since 1989-90, after being runners-up 4 instances since 2013, have been with out injured Serie A high scorer Victor Osimhen they usually not often threatened to cut back the deficit.
Diaz doubled the lead eight minutes later when he obtained a cross contained in the field, threw a dummy that left Napoli defender Mario Rui stranded and despatched the ball into the web with a deflection.
Milan successfully ended the match 14 minutes into the second half when Leao bumped into the field, twisted and turned previous three Napoli defenders and lashed his shot in.
Alexis Saelemaekers scored a fourth after 67 minutes with a solo effort by which he went previous 4 defenders earlier than placing the ball by way of Meret’s legs.
It was the primary time in additional than 22 years that Napoli have misplaced a Serie A match at dwelling by 4 or extra objectives.
