AC Milan’s 22-game unbeaten run in Serie A was ended on Sunday night as Napoli ran out 2-1 winners at San Siro, moving three points clear with Atalanta at the top.
All three goals came in the second half as Napoli took the lead when Matteo Politano converted a penalty after a foul from Sergino Dest, and while Olivier Giroud equalised it was substitute Giovanni Simeone who headed in the winner in the closing stages.
Below are the reactions of the Italian papers…
La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Napoli sing, Milan enraged. Woodwork rattled twice: Diavolo fall after 22 games. Pioli: ‘If you play this well, you can’t then lose’.”
Corriere dello Sport: “Napoli win away at Milan: Scudetto masterpiece. Exciting game at San Siro: Politano opens with a penalty, Giroud replies and Simeone decides (header). But the main force is the Georgian [Kvara]. Kalulu off the crossbar. Pioli: ‘Tough to lose like this’.”
Tuttosport: “Milan only beautiful, but Napoli marvellous. Simeone conquers San Siro after Politano penalty and Giroud goal. Spectacular game. Pioli: ‘Absurd to lose playing like this’.”
