David Neres scored twice as Napoli defeated Bologna 2-0 to clinch the Italian Super Cup.
This victory marks the third Super Cup title in the club’s history, with Antonio Conte restoring the Scudetto-Super Cup double, echoing the achievements of the 1990 Napoli team under Alberto Bigon, which featured Diego Maradona.
Match Highlights
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Opening Goal: Napoli took the lead in the 39th minute when Neres controlled a throw-in outside the area and curled a shot into the top corner.
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Second Goal: The Partenopei doubled their lead around the hour mark, with Neres winning the ball inside Bologna’s box and finishing from a tight angle past the onrushing goalkeeper.
After overcoming AC Milan 2-0 in the semi-final, the Azzurri mirrored that scoreline in the final. Neres was the standout performer, breaking the deadlock just after the half-hour mark with a curling left-footed strike.
Following the break, the Brazilian secured the victory, first stealing the ball from the Bologna defense and then executing a delightful chip as the goalkeeper charged out.
Napoli now holds three Super Cup titles, with this being their second win during the Aurelio De Laurentiis era.
Since 2023, the Supercoppa Italiana has utilized a four-team format, featuring the reigning Serie A champion, the runner-up, and the winners and runners-up of the Italian Cup.
Manager’s Comments
Napoli manager Antonio Conte shared his thoughts on the match, saying, “We really played a great match and I have to acknowledge that. We’re happy, trophies matter and being able to add another one to the cabinet after the Scudetto triumph means we’re on a very good path.”
He added, “Now we’ll celebrate a more peaceful Christmas together with our fans. That said, we’ve got to keep working hard. We’ve made progress, but we’re not yet at the level we want to reach. It’ll take patience and there’s still a long way to go, but we’re certainly aware that we’ve got quality and we showed that again tonight, both individually and as a team.”