The Maradona Stadium was the stage for a pulsating clash as Napoli and AC Milan locked horns in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.
The game unfolded like a gripping novel, with Olivier Giroud’s double strike propelling Milan into the lead in the first half, only for Napoli to mount a spirited comeback after the break.
The home side clawed their way back into the game with goals from Politano and Raspadori.
The match was characterised by its relentless pace, with both teams crafting a plethora of scoring opportunities.
Milan dictated the rhythm of the game in the first half, controlling possession and setting the tempo.
However, their inability to land the knockout punch allowed Napoli to stage a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit.
The Rossoneri hit the ground running with Giroud capitalising on Natan’s block and directing his shot towards goal, only for it to be deflected behind off Rrahmani for a corner.
In the 22nd minute, Pulisic weaved his magic down the right flank before delivering a cross for Giroud, who expertly guided his header past Meret to open the scoring.
Giroud doubled his tally in the 31st minute, nodding home Calabria’s exquisite cross into the bottom corner.
Napoli’s halftime adjustments proved fruitful as they reduced the deficit through Politano’s thunderous left-footed strike after some dazzling individual play.
The match then shifted into high gear with both sides vying for the decisive goal, but ultimately a draw was deemed a just outcome given the ebb and flow of play over 90 minutes.
This result extends Milan’s impressive unbeaten streak on Napoli’s turf to six games across all competitions.
AC Milan will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture against Udinese on Saturday night.