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Karl Matthews will get in contact: “The Neapolitan singer songwriter Pino Daniele (1955-2015) is the guitar hero within the pic. All quiet right here for now in Torre del Greco simply down the coast from Naples.”
Fraser Pirie will get in contact: “20 years in the past ‘the helicopter modified course’ when a late Motherwell aim v Celtic handed the title to their rivals Rangers who had been taking part in in opposition to Hibs in Edinburgh. Motherwell to Edinburgh is a significantly smaller distance than Como to Naples although. So the place is the Scudetto trophy at present and what’s the plan for a presentation?”
To 2 Scottish gamers?
Each halves could have prolonged quantities of time added on. VAR has performed its half. Lot of arguing between the groups, too. Half-time is known as in Naples, and in Como, Inter have bonus soccer to try to discover one other aim. Correa fires over however that’s it. Each groups lead 1-0, however Inter are taking part in Como, down to 10 males after Reina’s pink card.
Como 0-1 Inter
Reina leaves the sphere with unhappiness, and the Inter gamers come to wave him off, together with Sommer who provided an enormous hug. What a approach to log out. On comes Butez, his alternative as Caqueret is subbed off to convey on a keeper.
Pepe Reina despatched off!
Como 0-1 Inter
VAR is in session, and simply as gradual. Did Pepe Reina foul Taremi exterior the field? He did, a DOGSO journey. What an finish to his profession! Despatched off!
Objective! Napoli 1-0 Cagliari (McTominay, 42)
Who else? The brand new Maradona, it’s Scott McTominay. An acrobatic end like Bryan Robson at his sharp greatest.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Oh, so shut. Cagliari throwing man and physique in entrance of the ball. Spinazzola shoots however Sherri is having the sport of his life.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Napoli nook, however Olivera heads again behind the aim.
Como 0-1 Inter
Sommer pressured to make a smothering save. Como should not taking the biscotti, they fancy a chunk of the motion. These time issues in Naples are prone to have their say in occasions.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
This VAR is taking an age. This can be a loopy period of time. Makoumbou awaits his destiny. The VAR communication is jiggered. Time shall be added on. Makoumbou and Politano’s bookings each stand.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Tempers fraying in Naples. Each groups look to be winding up one another. Ought to Cagliari be a person down? Makoumbou threw out a forearm smash on Raspadori….might that be a VAR pink? There’s been no play in lots of minutes.
Como 0-1 Inter
Paz exhibits off his chops with a neat flip and a few talent to shoot extensive.
Gary Naylor will get in contact: “Watching in a really partisan bar in Pisa, consuming Aperol Spritzes. It’s a tough knock life.”
Como 0-1 Inter
Vojvoda exhibits off his expertise as Como’s attacking full-back; the ball goes again throughout aim to Strefazza.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Information has reached Naples. The panic of the primary 20 minutes has an added frisson. The frenzy must settle down if Conte’s crew are going to barter uneven waters. Lukaku has a shot, blocked by Yerry Mina, Everton legend.
Objective! Como 0-1 Inter (De Vrij, 20)
A nook is available in and the Dutch defender nods in. The lifeless ball involves Inter’s rescue and Napoli have all of the stress on them.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
That is relentless from Napoli. Will they punch themselves out? Gilmour, McTominay, each have a dig as pictures rain down. McTominay cuts throughout the field however had no one to go to in an onside place.
Como 0-0 Inter
Inter’s second string combating Como who look a tidy, first rate aspect.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Shut once more. Zambo-Anguissa will get to the byline and the goalkeeper Sherri stops the ball touchdown on the ft of Lukaku. Napoli need this job finished now.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Closest but…Spinazzola sends away Gilmour, whose shot is saved….and Politano smashes the ball over the bar. Too impetuous.
Como 0-0 Inter
Como are having a number of the ball….
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Conte’s crew speak actually requested his crew to go on the offensive however Cagliari get the ball clear, and have a nook. That’s cleared, nearly. McTominay’s defensive header does the job.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Napoli nook, and the ball isn’t cleared. Raspadori, er, rasps his shot extensive. Napoli have begun nicely.
Como 0-0 Inter
Early scare for Inter as Sonner is requested to make a save from Da Cunha. On the different finish, Reina comes out to settle down some hazard.
Napoli 0-0 Cagliari
Boos because the Sardinians go the ball round. Christian Stellini is on the sidelines. Chances are you’ll recall him from Tottenham and his row with Roberto de Zerbi a few years again. Antonio Conte – banned from the sideline in a shock growth.
And away we go…..
Lengthy look ahead to these whistles however they go off on the identical time.
Pepe Reina gave the team-talk for his last sport. The 2 groups will kick off on the identical time. Synchronise watches? Synchronise streams, too, please.
Inter have the Champions League last in thoughts, and so Bastoni and Barella are on the bench. If issues change in Naples, then Inzaghi can at all times convey them on.
Nico Paz is introduced with the under-23 participant of the season award at Como. And Alessandro Bastoni is given Serie A defender of the 12 months.
Dele Alli will be seen wishing the very best to his teammates at Como within the dressing room.
Justin Kavanagh: “I by no means understood why Scott McTominay was bought from such a poor Manchester United squad so severely missing within the aggressive spirit he embodies each time he performs. And he has proved himself as the real article at Napoli. Hope he will get to relish a Serie A winner’s medal immediately.”
Agreed. United wanted McTom in Bilbao.
Tim Smith will get in contact: “loving the photograph of the distributors of Naples. Simply checked the crew sheets and they’re lacking out. Napoli have had Pope Leo in internet and Lewis Hamilton up prime! I can’t make out the musician with the guitar, however I hope they’ll be singing within the metropolis tonight. A metropolis like Naples wants this greater than Milan, I feel.”
Caledonia’s Simon McMahon will get in contact: “Gilmour and McTominay beginning for Napoli and on the verge of profitable Serie A is simply insane, John. Actually hope they do it, received the pizza and beers in, COME ON NAPOLI!!!”
Naples is getting sport prepared, too. Mathías Olivera is being given a penant for his one hundredth sport. The sound of Stay Is Life will be heard on the Diego Armando Maradona.
The setting of the sport at Como is breathtaking. The gamers are warming up now, because the groups heat up. That is presupposed to be Pepe Reina’s final sport earlier than retirement. As ever, Thunderstruck is pumping.
To additional make clear, by way of permutations guru, ESPN’s Dale Johnson: “If the 2 groups end on the identical factors — this can occur if Napoli lose and Inter draw — there shall be a one-legged playoff, hosted by the membership with the very best aim distinction (Inter), to resolve the title.”
Anthony Richardson emails in: “An Inter draw with a Napoli loss would = a play off sport, the league in Italy isn’t selected aim distinction! Napoli shedding would depart them on 79 factors, and an Inter draw would see them attain 79 factors additionally.”
It goes with out saying that Napoli’s bus, simply arrived on the Diego Maradona was wreathed in smoke. Inter have safely made the brief trip to Como, coached by Cesc Fabregas. Two Scotsmen going for the title with the present leaders.
Napoli v Cagliari beginning groups
Napoli: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Olivera, Spinazzola; Politano, Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay; Raspadori, Lukaku
Cagliari: Sherri; Zappa, Mina, Luperto; Zortea, Makoumbou, Adopo, Deiola, Augello; Viola, Piccoli
Como v Inter beginning groups
Como: Reina; Vojvoda, van der Brempt, Smolcic, Alex Valle; Caqueret, Perrone, Da Cunha; Paz, Douvikas, Strefezza
Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto; Darmian, Calhanoglu, Asllani, Dimarco; Correa, Zalewski; Taremi
Nicky Bandini set the scene on Monday.
Preamble
One of the best league on this planet? Maybe, you realize. A revolving solid of title winners suggests a division in impolite well being. Although it needs to be stated that each Inter and Napoli have stumbled to the road. Irrespective of, they’ve given us a final-day shootout. What must occur for both crew to prevail – or as is remotely potential, face one another in a play-off.
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If Napoli win, they’re champions.
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If Napoli draw, an Inter clinches the title
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If Napoli lose, Inter might declare the title with a win or a draw.
Kick-off at Como and the Diego Maradona at 7.45pm UK time. Be part of me.
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