A second late blow within the area of some days, this time in Cercola after the draw with Verona. As soon as once more, the Primavera had been pegged again on the loss of life and noticed victory slip by their fingers. Lontani’s penalty within the second half seemed set to be sufficient, however Caucci’s late contact secured the equaliser. It completed 1-1 away to Napoli, with loads of remorse over a win that might have been necessary and useful. On the Stadio Piccolo, it was not a very enticing match. AC Milan weren’t at full power however coped nicely with the absences, producing a stable hour of soccer and customarily enjoying the higher soccer earlier than dropping off within the closing levels and permitting Napoli area.
It might have been an ideal alternative to maneuver up the desk, however as a substitute it was the third draw of December, all ending 1-1, other than the latest and convincing . After , Renna’s aspect transfer solely barely within the standings, rising to 23 factors, remaining within the pack and nonetheless inside touching distance of the play-off locations. The Christmas break now arrives, an opportunity to modify off and relaxation, mirror on what has been performed and return with renewed dedication to enhance. 2026 will start with a troublesome check, as the subsequent fixture is away to league leaders Roma on Saturday 3 January at 13:00 CET.
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MATCH REPORT A vigorous, open begin noticed Mancioppi spark the primary transfer within the 2nd minute, with Plazzotta’s low drive from the sting of the field drifting vast. AC Milan took the initiative, though within the twelfth minute Gorica went shut with a glancing contact from a free kick within the field. An extended spell adopted with loads of substance however nearly no clear possibilities: within the sixteenth minute Lontani reacted shortly and shot, forcing Spinelli right into a save, whereas on 31 minutes Lontani once more went shut with an audacious long-range lob that got here to nothing. The closing levels of the half introduced additional possibilities: within the forty third minute Lontani’s effort was weak after Plazzotta’s solo run, whereas a minute later Di Siena crossed and Mancioppi’s first-time volley went agonisingly shut.
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Napoli appeared to develop after the restart, however within the 57th minute, Tartaglia produced a intelligent outside-of-the-foot go and Plazzotta did nicely to defend the ball earlier than being introduced down within the space by Gambardella. A penalty was awarded and stepped up, sweeping his shot throughout aim and into the web to present Milan the lead. Napoli pushed for a response and within the 63rd minute Longoni gathered Genovese’s effort. Milan survived a double scare: within the 73rd minute, Longoni made a significant save from Eletto’s close-range header following a nook, and two minutes later Genovese crossed for Raggioli, unmarked and nicely positioned, whose flicked header went simply vast. Hearts had been in mouths within the 88th minute when Smeraldi’s free kick cleared the wall and brushed the put up. Ultimately, nevertheless, the late blow nonetheless arrived: within the 93rd minute, Caucci collected an aerial deflection and slid dwelling the equaliser.
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NAPOLI 1-1 AC MILAN
NAPOLI (3-4-2-1): Spinelli; Garofalo, Genovese, Gambardella (65′ Eletto); Olivieri (79′ D’Angelo), Lo Scalzo (65′ Borriello), Cimmaruta, Caucci; Smeraldi, Gorica (46′ Raggioli); Camelio (79′ Nardozi). Subs: Lattisi; De Luca; De Martino, Maida, Saviano; Anić. Coach: Rocco.
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AC MILAN (4-3-3): Longoni; Di Siena, Colombo, Cullotta, Tartaglia; Pandolfi, Mancioppi, Perera; Plazzotta, Castiello, Lontani (88′ Cisse). Subs: Catalano, Faccioli; Grilli, Nolli, Pagliei, Vechiu; Angelicchio, Di Maria, Dotta, V. Seedorf. Coach: Renna.
Referee: Colaninno from Nola.
Objectives: 57′ pen. Lontani (M), 93′ Caucci (N).
Booked: 48′ Perera (M), 64′ Genovese (N), 70′ Eletto (N), 94′ Caucci (N).
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