Napoli secured a place in the Supercoppa Italiana Final following a resounding 3-0 victory over Fiorentina. Goals from Giovanni Simeone and Alessio Zerbin, who netted a late brace, contributed to Napoli’s triumph.
However, Fiorentina’s Jonathan Ikone missed a crucial penalty during the match.
The Final Four format, which includes the runners-up for the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, saw Napoli’s success at the semi-final held at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. Notably, Napoli coped without several key players, including those on AFCON duty and those sidelined due to injuries. Coach Walter Mazzarri made significant tactical changes, opting for a 3-4-3 formation for the first time.
During the match, key moments included Simeone’s defensive block to prevent Ikone from scoring, as well as Pietro Terracciano’s impressive save from a Matteo Politano curler. Napoli opened the scoring with an excellently executed attacking play, culminating in Simeone’s goal against his former club.
Fiorentina’s efforts to equalize were thwarted by offside positioning and missed opportunities, including Ikone’s failed penalty.
Napoli further solidified their lead late in the game with Zerbin’s brace, despite a moment of concern when he sustained an injury after scoring. Zerbin swiftly returned to action and sealed the victory with another goal, showcasing Napoli’s determination and clinical finishing.