Watch: Victor Osimhen’s sensational juggling help for Napoli, goes previous 4 defenders earlier than match-winning cross

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had been in fiery kind as Napoli sealed an important 2-1 win in opposition to Cagliari of their essential Serie A fixture, on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, on Saturday. Osimhen opened the scoring for the hosts within the 69th-minute, however then Cagliari equalised instantly by Leonardo Pavoletti within the 72nd-minute.

But Osimhen had different plans, and a sensational help within the Seventy fifth-minute from the Nigerian noticed Kvaratskhelia make it 2-1 for Napoli. Osimhen bought into the penalty space and occupied as many as 4 defenders with a sequence of keep-ups. Then, he turned and bought past two gamers, earlier than squaring a cross for the Georgian, whose first-time end left the goalkeeper with no probability.

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Osimhen has maintained his kind since final season and is presently joint-third within the Serie A top-scorer race, after convincingly successful it final season, with seven targets in 12 matches to this point. He can be being reported to be eyeing a transfer to Chelsea, who’re in search of a top quality goalscorer. But it is usually being reported that he’s near signing a brand new cope with Napoli that may see his launch clause rise to 130 million Euros.

The begin of the match was delayed for a half hour after sturdy winds prompted an inspection of the stadium roof. While there was no injury, the inspection delayed followers’ entrance. Osimhen posed along with his African participant of the 12 months award, having flown to Morocco earlier within the week to choose it up. Osimhen gained the distinction forward of Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah.

Speaking after the match, Napoli head coach Walter Mazzarri mentioned, “I’m really pleased that Osimhen and Kvara scored, because they were both nervous. Napoli needs both of them to rediscover last season’s form.”

Meanwhile, Cagliari head coach Claudio Raneiri added, “We did everything we could but when you go up against champions like Osimhen and Kvara they can decide the match in an instant.”