Napoli lost again | Palermo 2-1 Napoli

Napoli failed to get close to AC Milan, in the top of Serie A standings. Come to the Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo home, Napoli actually subdued 1-2, Saturday (23/04/2011). In fact, Napoli need full points in order to maintain the opportunity to compete in the race for the Scudetto this season. Moreover, last week, Napoli also lost to Udinese.

Hope of Napoli to grab three points when the game actually comes just entered the second minute. Mattia Cassani handsball in the penalty box, making Napoli get a penalty. Edinson Cavani who become executioners, it successfully broke into his former club.

However, the excitement was gone when Palermo managed to reverse the situation by Federico Balzaretti volley in the 38th minute. And, seven minutes later, Cesare Bovo scored a penalty to end the fight for victory Palermo 2-1.

The defeat is besides pursuing opportunities to thwart Milan, Napoli also must be willing to the position leapfroged by Inter Milan. Now, Napoli is still collecting 65 points, one point difference under Inter Milan.

Lineups:

Palermo: Cirigu, Balzaretti, Bovo, Munoz, Cassani, Nocerino, Bacinovic (Acquah 78 '), Migliaccio, Pastore, Ilicic (Kasami 71'), Abel Hernandez.

Napoli: De Sanctis, Victor Torre, Cribari, Hugo Campagnaro, Dossena, Gargano, Pazienza (Yebda 56 '), Maggio (Zuniga 45'), Mascara, Cavani, Hamsik (Lucarelli 64 ').

See Also → Italia Seri A, Results and Tables

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