Napoli surrender lead as Roma snatch 3-3 draw
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Napoli and Roma produced a six-goal Derby del Sole in Serie A early on Sunday, finishing 3-3 after repeated momentum swings at Napoli’s home ground. Napoli went 2-0 up, Roma levelled within five minutes, Scott McTominay restored the hosts’ lead in the 83rd minute, and Leonardo Balerdi equalised again in the 89th minute. The late Roma goal was disputed by Napoli, who believed Balerdi had fouled defender Boukam before scoring, and Napoli coach Allegri was sent off during the protests. After the draw, Roma were provisionally third on 18 points, while Napoli were ninth on 11 points
Key Points
- Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa opened the scoring in the 28th minute with an overhead kick, giving Napoli a 1-0 halftime lead.
- McTominay headed in from a right-wing cross early in the second half to make it 2-0 for Napoli.
- Roma hit back quickly through Matias Soule in the 69th minute and Leonardo Balerdi from a corner in the 74th.
- McTominay scored again in the 83rd minute, while on.cc described the strike as a long-range effort in his second brace in successive matches
- Balerdi, introduced from the bench, completed his brace with an 89th-minute header; on.cc said he became the second Roma defender to score twice against Napoli in one Serie A match
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong fans following Serie A overnight, the match underlined how quickly elite European games can turn, with Napoli dropping points despite leading twice and Roma preserving their top-three position. McTominay’s scoring run also adds a strong individual storyline for viewers, especially after on.cc noted his 11 headed goals for Napoli since joining from Manchester United in summer 2024