The Coppa Italia 1 8 finals are contested, with Napoli hosting Frosinone. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, have suffered a big setback this season, with only 8 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats in their first 16 league games, with only 27 points, 14 points behind the top Inter Milan. Such a gap has basically blocked Napoli's road to defending the title. In the very fierce battle for the four major armies, it is not easy for Napoli to fight their way out of the encirclement. In the Champions League, although Napoli qualified from the group, they drew a strong opponent like Barcelona in the knockout round, and the challenge was very big. This time in the Italian 1 8 finals, Napoli faced Frosinone, who was far inferior to himself. As a result, Napoli broke out a super upset and was eliminated.
Napoli lined up 433 formations. Lindström, Simeone Jr. and Raspadori teamed up to attack the trident. Caouste, Dem and Gaetano make up the midfield three. Zanoli, Östigaard, De Sousa and Mario Rui started the game in the back four. Gollini was the starting goalkeeper. Osimhen, Politano and Di Lorenzo were on the bench.
Shortly after the start of the game, Shedila shot from outside the area and kicked it high. In the 14th minute, Lindström's low shot from a tight angle was saved. Seven minutes later, Raspadori shot from a tight angle on the left side of the box and was blocked. In the 28th minute, Cassel's shot was blocked. In the 37th minute, Simeone Jr. scored, but the goal was invalidated due to a handball foul. Four minutes later, Simeone Jr.'s long-range shot went wide. At half-time, the score was still 0-0!Napoli had 61 per cent possession in the first half, six shots on goal with two on target, and failed to score. Frosinone had no five shots on target in the first half.
In the second half, it was easy to play again. In the 47th minute, Shadirla's shot from a tight angle was blocked. Five minutes later, Rui's free-kick shot went straight at the post and bounced off the post. In the 54th minute, Napoli made a substitution. Di Lorenzo and Lobotka came off the bench. In the 65th minute, the deadlock on the field was broken!Frosinone scored!Barrenechea flicked his head and scored. Naples falls!
In the 70th minute, Napoli conceded the ball again, and Cassel took advantage of Di Lorenzo's return pass error to get a single chance, and he calmly pushed the ball into the goal to extend the score. In stoppage time, Napoli conceded again. Shedira took advantage of the penalty to score again. This goal completely killed the suspense of the game. Aroui then scored as well. Naples completely collapsed!Mazari was too desperate. In the end, Napoli lost 0-4 to Frosinone and broke out a super upset.