Key Takeaways:
- Napoli earned their second Champions League victory by defeating Qarabag 2:0 at home
- Both Napoli and Qarabag now have seven points, with Qarabag in 16th and Napoli in 18th position
- Scott McTominay scored the opening goal in the 65th minute before a Marko Janković own goal sealed the result
Match Summary
Napoli captured their second win of the Champions League campaign by overcoming tournament surprise package Qarabag 2:0 on home turf. The hosts and their Azerbaijani opponents are now level on seven points, with Qarabag occupying 16th place in the table and Napoli two spots below.
Key Moments and Match Analysis
The contest remained goalless into the second half, with Napoli squandering a chance to break the deadlock early on. Rasmus Højlund was denied from the penalty spot as Mateusz Kochalski accurately read the attempt and executed a vital save.
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Napoli’s persistence was rewarded in the 65th minute. After a rebound fell kindly, Scott McTominay directed a header into the bottom right corner to hand the Italians the advantage. McTominay nearly added a second just three minutes later, controlling the ball at the edge of the penalty area and firing a shot on target, only for Kochalski to pull off another fine save. In the 71st minute, David Neres struck the crossbar as Napoli pressed for a second goal.
The hosts finally doubled their lead through an unfortunate intervention from Qarabag. Marko Janković, attempting to clear his lines, inadvertently directed the ball past his own goalkeeper, completing the 2:0 scoreline in favour of Napoli.
Key Statistics
| Team | Goals | Points | Table Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 2 | 7 | 18th |
| Qarabag | 0 | 7 | 16th |
Conclusion
Napoli’s victory, driven by Scott McTominay’s decisive header and a Marko Janković own goal, brings the Italian side level on points with Qarabag as both teams look to progress from the group stage. Defensive resilience, key saves from Mateusz Kochalski, and moments of misfortune defined a tightly contested fixture.
