"Frank Anguissa scored a 95th-minute winner to help Napoli continue their perfect start to their Serie A title defence, as they beat Cagliari 1-0. In a repeat of the final game of the 2024-25 season, which saw Antonio Conte's side crowned champions, Napoli were largely frustrated before Anguissa was able to turn Alessandro Buongiorno's low cross past Elia Caprile. A largely quiet first half burst into life in the closing minutes before the break."
"Napoli created more than enough chances to win this one, accumulating 1.7 expected goals (xG) from 20 shots to Cagliari's 0.51 from 10 attempts. McTominay, who scored the title-winning goal in this exact fixture last season, still led from the front despite failing to score. He took the most shots (five), recorded the most touches in the box (10), most shots on target (two) and completed 80.8% of his passes."
Frank Anguissa scored a 95th-minute winner as Napoli beat Cagliari 1-0, maintaining a perfect start to their Serie A title defence. The match mirrored the previous season’s final, with Napoli largely frustrated until Anguissa converted Alessandro Buongiorno’s low cross past Elia Caprile. A quiet first half erupted before halftime with chances at both ends. Napoli dominated the second half and created 1.7 expected goals from 20 shots, while Cagliari managed 0.51 xG from 10 attempts. Scott McTominay led Napoli’s attacking play with five shots, ten touches in the box, two shots on target and an 80.8% pass completion rate.
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