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Napoli's hopes of securing a victory against Torino at the Diego Maradona Stadium were dashed as they were held to a draw on Friday night.
Antonio Sanabria's sensational overhead kick goal cancelled Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's opener, leaving both teams with a point each.
Osimhen's Controversial Moment Sparks Debate
In his 100th career appearance in Serie A, Victor Osimhen couldn't add to his tally of eleven goals for the season.
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07:27 - 09.03.2024
Eagles striker Victor Osimhen reaches Napoli milestone against team without coach
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is the latest centurion in SSC Napoli history.
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Super Eagles' Osimhen draws blank again as Torino frustrate Napoli
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen fired blanks again as SSC Napoli and Torino played out an entertaining draw.
However, his involvement in a controversial incident stole the spotlight. Despite a swipe at Alessandro Buongiorno's face during an aerial challenge in the first half, Osimhen was only shown a yellow card by referee Daniele Orsato.
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The decision not to issue a straight red card sparked controversy, with many questioning the use of VAR in the incident.
Former referee turned pundit, Luca Marelli, defended Orsato's decision, stating, speaking to DAZN via Tuttomercatoweb, "Osimhen's elbow to Buongiorno's face is imprudence and not violent conduct.
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“Orsato was good at noticing the high elbow, perhaps also thanks to the fourth official. Osimhen doesn't notice Buongiorno and gives him an involuntary elbow, so it's a reckless gesture and the yellow card is right."
This incident adds to Osimhen's season's storyline, as he had previously received a red card in Napoli's match against AS Roma before joining the Nigeria squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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