Osimhen delivers for Napoli again, but Chukwueze’s Villarreal prove to be superior

The Nigerian striker has been constant for the Partenopeans this yr, and he confirmed his capability once more in opposition to Villarreal 

Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored the opener for Napoli of their 3-2 loss to Villarreal on the Diego Maradona Stadium.

Napoli welcomed Villarreal to the Diego Maradona Stadium in Naples of their third mid-season pleasant fixture. The Partenopeans had received their earlier two pre-season fixtures whereas Villarreal had received two of their earlier three.

The Partenopeans have been the higher facet from the beginning, however they conceded a aim in opposition to the run of play as Etienne Capoue put Villarreal in entrance within the twelfth minute.

Nonetheless, Napoli didn’t take lengthy earlier than they responded and it was their hitman that got here by way of. Osimhen benefited from a stray cross in Villarreal’s remaining third and bought one on one with goalkeeper Reina; he confirmed nice composure, putting the ball into the roof of the web to make it 1-1.

Each groups requested questions from one another, however they took the 1-1 scoreline into the break.

Osimhen was taken off within the sixtieth minute and Giovanni Simeone was launched in his place. Then, seven minutes later, Nicolas Jackson put Villarreal in entrance once more.

Earlier than Napoli might get their acts collectively, the Yellow Submarine struck once more by way of Gerard Moreno, who made it 3-1 within the seventieth minute.

Tremendous Eagles ahead Chukwueze was launched into the sport within the 71st minute, changing Yeremy Pino on the suitable.

Napoli fought onerous for an equalizer, however all they may get was a comfort aim by way of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia within the 79th minute.

The game ended 3-2 in favour of Villarreal, and it was Napoli’s first lack of the mid-season friendlies. Nonetheless, the Partenopeans could make a comeback of their remaining recreation in opposition to Lille on the twenty first of December.

Napoli returns to Serie A motion on the 4th of January in opposition to Inter Milan.