7th April, 2024
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was on target on Sunday as Napoli defeated Monza 4-2 away from home as they push for top four finishing.
Monza had opened scoring nine minutes into the game. Alessio Zerbin got to the by-line and sent in a lofted ball. Milan Djuric climbed highest and powered a close-range header inside the right post to make it 1-0.
In the 40th minute, Osimhen went down under a challenge from the defender. After a check on VAR, the penalty appeal was overruled.
But the Nigerian strike equalised for Napoli the 55th minute of the game. Frank Anguissa sent a superb cross into the box. Osimhen latched on to it and from near the penalty spot powered a header inside the left post, leaving Michele Di Gregorio beaten.
Two minutes later, the visitors were in front again. Matteo Politano picked up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashed a shot into the top right corner to make it 1-2.
In the 61st minute, Napoli made it 1-3. Piotr Zielinski produced a shot into the top left corner from outside the penalty area. His shot was slightly deflected in off the post.
A minute later, Monza pulled one back. Andrea Colpani did not hesitate to lash home from just outside the box. He hit the ball precisely and it bounced off the left post and behind the helpless goalkeeper.
In the 68th minute, Napoli made it 2-4. Giacomo Raspadori was first to get to the rebound after a goalmouth scramble and found the back of the net from point-blank range.