In the recent Serie A match, Napoli secured a victory against Frosinone, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen shining brightly. Despite falling behind early, Napoli staged a comeback with Osimhen's exceptional performance, as he netted a remarkable brace on August 19. Frosinone, buoyed by their passionate supporters and the scorching Italian weather, did not adopt a defensive stance against the favored Napoli team. Instead, they took the initiative from the opening moments of the game.
Their proactive approach paid off, and Frosinone managed to take the lead in the seventh minute through a well-earned penalty converted by Abdou Harroui. Napoli, missing the presence of injured star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, responded swiftly and equalized after 24 minutes. Matteo Politano seized the opportunity in the middle and expertly placed the ball beyond the reach of the Frosinone goalkeeper, leveling the score.
Although Giacomo Raspadori, filling in for the injured Kvaratskhelia, thought he had given Napoli the lead before halftime, the goal was disallowed due to an early offside call involving Cajuste. Osimhen, however, ensured Napoli's advantage before the break with a sensational finish. The prolific Nigerian striker, who claimed the title of Serie A's top scorer in the previous season, received a pass from Giovanni Di Lorenzo and launched a powerful shot from a tight angle. The ball grazed the underside of the crossbar before nestling into the net.
Osimhen continued to dazzle, coming close to scoring again with a stunning effort that narrowly sailed over the bar around the hour mark. Ultimately, he sealed the victory for Napoli with 11 minutes left on the clock. Di Lorenzo set up Osimhen, who displayed composure and finesse as he calmly slotted the ball past Turati.
With his impressive double against Frosinone, Osimhen has kicked off the new season on a highly positive note. His performance not only secured a crucial win for Napoli but also reaffirmed his status as a formidable striker in the football world.
See Osimhen shot wan tear net!!! Best striker in the world!! pic.twitter.com/svYmDriRXP
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) August 19, 2023
Osimhen [/b]ensured Napoli went ahead before the break with his superb finish. The Nigerian striker who was Serie A’s top scorer last season, received the ball after a run from Giovanni Di Lorenzo and unleashed a piledriver from an angle that grazed the underside of the crossbar on its way in.
The Super Eagles star who also fizzed a stunning effort just over the bar on the hour mark, sealed the points with 11 minutes remaining after being sent clean through by Di Lorenzo and coolly stroking past Turati.
With Osimhen delivering two goals for Napoli on the opening day against Frosinone, he is already off with a positive start.
