Napoli defeated by Inter Milan, Arsenal to FA Cup Round Four

DBasia.news –  The big Serie A match between Napoli and Inter Milan ended four goals at San Paolo. Inter came out victorious with a score of 3-1 and Romelu Lukaku scored two goals in the match.

Inter Milan did not appear to survive even though the status as a guest team. Romelu Lukaku put Inter ahead in the 14th minute with his shot.

The goal originated from the Napoli player’s mistake on the Inter side. Lukaku who got the ball brought him into the penalty box and then fired hard. The ball has hit the pole before entering the goal.

Winning one goal does not make Inter Milan relax. The result, Lukaku re-listed his name on the scoreboard in the 33rd minute.

The former Manchester United player took a hard shot inside the penalty box. Alex March tries to ward off the ball, but the action is less smooth so that the goal ends.

Napoli reduces the lag to 1-2 in the 39th minute. Starting from the failed Inter offside trap scheme, Arkadiusz Milik scored.

In the second half, Inter Milan emphasized the advantage to 1-3 through a goal by Lautaro Martinez. Argentine national team players take advantage of the turmoil in front of the Napoli goal.

It was Inter Milan’s first win in the Serie A competition at San Paolo since 1997. Now, the Nerazzurri return to the top of the table to shift Juventus who both have 45 points.

Turning to the FA Cup, Arsenal edged 1-0 up at home to Leeds United in the third round match, at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday (7/1). The victory brought Arsenal to challenge Bournemouth in the fourth round.

Leeds United unexpectedly provided fierce resistance. The guest was able to create 18 chances throughout the match, while Arsenal only 16.

Arsenal’s only goal was created by Reiss Nelson in the 55th minute. Starting from a counter-attack scheme, Nelson can utilize a wild ball in front of the goalmouth.

That way, Arsenal does not need to do repeat matches like Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United who failed to win the inaugural match.