Napoli continued their perfect start to the new season after beating Fiorentina 3-1 away in a match from the third round of Serie A.
Thus, the Neapolitans maintained their leading position with full points and consolidated their excellent series against the “violets“. The match started in a nightmare for the hosts. Already in the 3rd minute, a foul by Pietro Comuzzo against Angisa was reviewed by VAR and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Kevin De Bruyne was uncompromising and opened the score for 0-1. Just 11 minutes later, new signing Rasmus Hoylund took advantage of a perfect assist from Leonardo Spinazzola and scored his first goal for Napoli – 0-2. After the break, the “azur“ continued to dominate.
In the 51st minute, defender Sam Boikema scored his debut goal with a powerful shot from close range after a corner kick - 0:3. Fiorentina still found the strength to respond. In the 79th minute, Luca Ranieri reduced the score after taking advantage of a clear ball again in a static situation. Until the end, the hosts tried to press, but David De Gea and company did not allow a turnaround. Napoli retained first place with a maximum of 9 points from three matches, while Stefano Pioli's Fiorentina remained in 13th position with just 2 points and registered their first loss of the season.