Gutsy Union undone by Napoli as Raspadori makes the distinction

BOB The RhinoOctober 25, 202301 views

Coming into tonight’s encounter on the again of eight consecutive defeats in all competitions, Union Berlin had been hopeful of a flip in fortunes in opposition to Italian champions Napoli. Regardless of one more fearsome effort and gallant help, Die Eisernen would succumb to a 1-0 defeat.

Union began brightly via the hard-working Janik Haberer. In the meantime, some early strain from Kvarashkelia left Trimmel in yellow card territory. Union had the ball in Napoli’s web on 24 minutes, however referee Irfan Peljto instantly overturned the objective. Datro Fofana was rightly judged to be in an offside place within the buildup.

Fofana could be denied by Meret after a swift thirty sixth minute counterattack down the suitable flank. The Ivorian’s strike was highly effective nevertheless the Napoli goalkeeper was an equal match. The Italian guests appeared barely toothless all through the half. Victor Osimhen’s absence via damage seemed to be a big loss.

Macedonian worldwide Elmas entered upon the restart for the guests. His vigorous introduction together with Kvarashkelia drew additional yellow playing cards for Gosens and Haberer. However the majestic Georgian may solely be silenced for therefore lengthy – he sauntered inside Trimmel to seek out Raspadori who fired dwelling for a 1-0 lead with 25 minutes to play.

Urs Fischer thrusted his bench into the motion as the ultimate minutes approached. Kevin Volland and Lucas Tousart changed Haberer and Doekhi. Napoli additionally launched former Frankfurt man Jesper Lindstrom. Ultimately, nothing would materialise in entrance of objective for the Kopenick membership. Their third Champions League group defeat leaves aspirations hanging by a thread.