The match report of Milan-Napoli, Serie A round 5, ended 2-1 at San Siro.
Milan - Napoli, the first half:
The hosts start strong, showing great intent and taking the lead after 3 minutes. Pulisic breaks free in midfield with a brilliant move, drives down the left, and delivers a cross for Saelemaekers who finishes from close range. 1-0. At the 10th minute Napoli respond with two chances: first Maignan saves a Gutierrez header, then he pushes wide McTominay’s shot.
Huge chance for Milan in the 26th minute. Pulisic finds Fofana with a perfect through ball, but the Frenchman, one-on-one with Meret, fires over with his left. The second goal soon arrives. At the 31st minute Pavlovic battles down the left and sends in a low cross, Fofana sets up Pulisic who beats Meret to make it 2-0. Before halftime both Saelemaekers and Anguissa try their luck, but the score stays unchanged, as relayed via Milan Press.
Milan - Napoli, second half:
No changes at the break. The match shifts in the 54th minute. Anguissa heads on target from a Politano cross, Maignan pulls off a save, but on the rebound Di Lorenzo is quicker than Estupiñan, who drags him down. Referee Chiffi points to the spot. After on-field review, he sends off the Ecuadorian for denying a clear chance. De Bruyne converts from the spot in the 61st minute, sending Maignan the wrong way. 2-1.
After a series of substitutions, Leao returns in the 69th minute. At the 75th, Di Lorenzo threatens again with a header that goes just over the bar. The closing stages are all suffering for Milan, pinned back in their box defending the lead. In the 97th minute Maignan produces another crucial save on a long-range strike from Neres. After almost 8 minutes of added time, Chiffi blows for full-time. Milan beat defending champions Napoli and join them at the top of the table with 12 points.
