Ademola Lookman scores twice, leading Atalanta to a dominant 3-0 triumph over league leaders Napoli at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Ademola Lookman netted a brace, leading Atalanta to a surprising 3-0 victory over Serie A leaders Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Serie A’s leading goal-scorer, Mateo Retegui, was unexpectedly benched; however, Lookman stepped up and led the visitors to hand Napoli their first defeat since the season opener.
Retegui was substituted in with 14 minutes left and netted a stoppage-time goal, marking his 11th score in as many games.
Atalanta have risen to second place but could be overtaken by Inter Milan if the defending champions defeat Venezia later on Sunday.
Atalanta went ahead as Charles de Ketelaere headed the ball, allowing former Everton forward Lookman to place it into the bottom corner.
Napoli nearly equalized right away, but Scott McTominay’s powerful shot slammed against the post.
De Ketelaere sprinted down the right flank, weaving between two defenders before delivering a pass to Lookman, who fired a shot into the far corner.
Retegui was substituted in for De Ketelaere toward the end of the match and struck a volley off a cross into the bottom corner, securing an impressive victory.
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