Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

News

Ronaldo shines as Juventus beat Napoli

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in all three of his team’s goals as leaders Juventus came from behind to beat 10-man Napoli 3-1 in a Serie A top-of-the-table clash on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the season.

Dries Mertens gave Napoli an early lead before Ronaldo provided a pinpoint cross for Mandzukic to head in the equaliser and then set up an easy second for the Croat when his shot hit the post.

Ronaldo’s goalbound header also provided the third Juve goal for Leonardo Bonucci after Napoli had left back Mario Rui sent off for a petulant kick at Paulo Dybala.

Leaders Juventus, aiming for an eighth title in a row, have 21 points from seven games, six clear of last season’s runners-up Napoli.

Piotr Zielinski fired against the post after six minutes as Napoli made a bright start and they were rewarded four minutes later.

Bonucci’s risky diagonal ball out of defence was intercepted by Allan who quickly found Jose Callejon and the Spaniard laid the ball off for Mertens to tap in.

Juventus needed a piece of Ronaldo brilliance to get back into the game in the 26th minute. The Portuguese twisted and turned past Elseid Hysaj and then dropped a perfect cross onto the head of Mandzukic who powered a downward effort past David Ospina.

Ospina then got down well to stop a Ronaldo free kick and did even better to block the rebound to prevent Juve getting a quick second.

Four minutes after halftime, Ronaldo collected the ball on the edge of the area, fired a shot against the post and Mandzukic followed up to turn the rebound into the net.

SuperSports reports

You May Also Like

Entertainment News

Nollywood veteran actor Patrick Doyle was recently on PlusTV Africa’s “Tea Time” show where he spoke about a need for a balance of family...

Entertainment News

Popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky has expressed his gratitude to actress Eniola Badmus for turning up for him. Kemi Filani news...

Entertainment News

Nigerians on Instagram have resorted to insulting and blasting Nigerian music artist manager and the founder of record label Made Men Music Group, Ubi...

Entertainment News

Actress, Seun Osigbesan, who is well known for playing the role of Jennifer, in the popular TV series, The Johnsons has revealed that she...

Sport

West Ham boss David Moyes has lambasted the VAR decision to cancel a goal scored by one of his players. Kai Havertz gave Chelsea...

Entertainment News

Minutes after denying ever cheating on her estranged husband, Korra Obidi has been slammed with receipts. KemiFilani recalls that after Justin Dean, an American performance...

Entertainment News

Alaafin of Oyo’s estranged queen, Ola took to her Instastory on Instagram to open up about her marital status and why she left the...

Entertainment News

Controversial faceless gossip, Gist Lover has set the internet in a frenzy after unveiling the alleged crisis rocking Rita Dominic’s marriage. Kemi Filani News...

Entertainment News

Fine Boy Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has called out his female colleagues for stinking. The movie star who obviously couldn’t stand the offensive smell...

Entertainment News

Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Dominic has stepped out for the first time with her husband, Fidelis Anosike since news of his alleged affair...

Entertainment News

Ibidun Ajayi-Ighodalo’s mum had planned to gift her a house on her 40th birthday which would been on July 19. Her brother in-law, Asuen...

Entertainment News

Nollywood actress turned Evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi has reacted to the reports that she is allegedly having an affair with her 27-year-old colleague;  Identified as...

Page was generated in 0.30254507064819