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McTominay Scores Twice, Balerdi Rescues Roma in 3-3 Draw
24 Oct
Summary
- Napoli's tactical setup aimed to frustrate Roma's possession.
- Scott McTominay scored two goals for Napoli.
- Roma's substitutes, notably Balerdi, secured a late draw.
In a captivating encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, SSC Napoli and Roma fought to an enthralling 3-3 draw. Napoli's manager, Massimiliano Allegri, implemented a disciplined mid-block strategy designed to stifle Roma's possession-based game. This approach saw Scott McTominay emerge as a key offensive threat, scoring twice by exploiting spaces created by Napoli's wingers.
Roma, under Gian Piero Gasperini, dominated possession with over 60% but struggled to convert their chances initially against Napoli's compact defense. Their persistent attacking pressure, however, eventually wore down the Napoli rearguard.
The match's complexion dramatically shifted following Gasperini's triple substitution in the 58th minute. Leonardo Balerdi, a defender, was pushed forward and proved instrumental, scoring twice in the closing stages to equalize.
Despite Allegri's attempts to regain control with substitutions, Napoli's defensive resolve faltered under Roma's sustained offensive volume. Balerdi's late equalizer ultimately salvaged a point for Roma, highlighting Napoli's late-game fragility against relentless pressure.
