Watch the live broadcast of Cagliari versus Napoli in Serie A, where reigning champions Napoli face off against Cagliari.
In a tense match between Napoli and their opponents, a hopeful long ball into the box caused chaos in the penalty area. The Napoli goalkeeper, Meret, attempted to punch the ball away but his effort was poor, resulting in him toppling over his own defender. With the goal gaping, the ball fell to Luvumbo, but unfortunately, he couldn’t get his header on target.
As the ball bounced out for a goalkick, Napoli breathed a sigh of relief. It was a lucky escape for the Italian side, who were under pressure from their opponents. The missed opportunity for Luvumbo will surely be a moment he will want to forget, as he had a golden chance to put his team ahead.
The Napoli defense will need to tighten up if they want to avoid similar situations in the future. Meret’s poor punch could have cost his team dearly, and they will need to work on their communication and coordination to prevent such mistakes from happening again.
Overall, Napoli can count themselves lucky to have escaped unscathed from that dangerous moment in the match.