Good morning and happy Sunday to the readers. 4 advance matches for the 17th matchday of Serie A were played between Friday and yesterday:
H.Verona-Milan 0-1
At the Bentegodi a breath of fresh air with 3 points for Milan, with which to breathe a little again, but also a less than brilliant performance and the continuous protest from the fans. Milan leaves Verona with a narrow victory, beating Hellas thanks to a goal by Reijnders in the 56th minute, aided by an assist to Fofana's kiss. The Devil wins, but does not convince. Despite conceding very little, the team coached by Fonseca he creates very rare opportunities, and doesn't give the feeling of being certain in his best moment.
At least the ranking is smiling, given that Juventus is now only two points away. However, as a negative counterbalance there is the stop of Rafa Leão: replaced in the 32nd minute of the first half due to a muscle problem although, according to initial rumours, it was a simple resentment. A joyless night instead for Verona, who failed to give continuity to the great external blow hit in Parma, and collected their 12th knockout in the championship. In the heated final part of the match he was sent off Soglianothe yellow-blue sporting director.
Turin-Bologna 0-2
Bologna doesn't stop, in fact it insists: Italiano's team beats Vanoli's Torino and achieves victory number six in the last eight matches. The Bolognese confirm an impenetrable defense and an attack with more imagination than in the first months of the season. Despite the summer sales of Zirkzee e Calafioriand with one Champions League in addition, Bologna has the same points as Bologna's Thiago Motta last year at the same point in the season. At home in Turin, however, it rains wetly and the toxic atmosphere around the environment does not benefit the boys Vanoliwho struggle tremendously to find the goal.
Genoa-Napoli 1-2
An ok first half, a recovery of suffering and worries but the knockout, in the end, goes to Genoa. 3 points for Conte, momentary overtaking Atalanta and regaining that first place lost a couple of weeks ago. Napoli conquers Ferraris, beats Genoa and takes home their second consecutive victory. Always without Kvaratskheliathis time on the field in the final part of the match. The first half was dominated by the blue team: two goals in 23 minutes (headed by Anguissa before and Rahman poi), but also a crossbar of Lukaku at 0-0 and a goal disallowed McTominay. It seems like a pre-written match, but that's not the case: at the start of the second half Genoa grows, Pinamonti call Meret to the miracle and then he himself shortens the distance, well served by Vitinha. The Azzurri stop creating and have a great man to thank Meret: three more crucial saves to avoid the 2-2, first up Thistle and then twice, once with the help of the pole, up Balotelli. Despite a very tense ending, the Azzurri still make it. And now it's Atalanta's turn, on the pitch against Empoli on Sunday, to respond properly.
Lecce-Lazio 1-2
Lazio starts again and, with a lot of suffering, manages to defeat Lecce. The formation of Barons leaves behind the very heavy 0-6 suffered against Inter last Monday at the Olimpico, and wins three very important points: at Via del Mare the man of providence is Marusic who, having entered the field a few minutes earlier, found the joker in the 87th minute with a right-footed volley into the corner pocket. They had previously scored Castellanos on a penalty (in added time in the first half) e Dying Tetewho had found the goal in the 50th minute to make the momentary 1-1. Lecce leaves the field without points, but with their heads held high: the team of Giampaolo was forced to play the entire second half with ten men due to the sending off of Guilbert in the action of the penalty then converted by Castellanos. The Salento players also complain about a sensational crossbar hit by Kaba al 95′.
To these results will be added today those of Roma-Parma (from 12.30), then Venice-Cagliari, Atalanta-Empoli and finally Monza-Juventus. To close the day, tomorrow the last two matches between Fiorentina and Udinese, then in the evening the Inter-Como Lombard derby.
Good afternoon!
