Napoli Rewinds Glory: A Nostalgic 2-0 Italian Super Cup Triumph

Match Recap

Napoli captured the Italian Super Cup by defeating Bologna 2-0 on Monday, at the First Park Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Eight App, the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshen Saudi Pro League, carried the event from the semifinals through to the final.

Neres tallied both goals for Napoli, scoring in the 39th and 57th minutes.

Opta stats show Napoli lifting the trophy for the third time in club history, and the second time in a final decided in normal time since 1990, when Brazilian Careca scored twice against Juventus.

Neres becomes only the second Brazilian after Careca to score more than once in the Italian Super Cup, and he also marked Napoli's first back-to-back official goals.

Napoli reached the final by beating Milan 2-0, while Bologna advanced by beating Inter on penalties.

The trophy gives Napoli a timely boost as the season continues, with fans already dreaming of more silverware and another bright chapter for a side eager to relive past glories.

Punchline: Napoli's defense was so tight, even memories couldn't get a shot on target.

Punchline 2: If nostalgia counted for goals, Napoli would top every league, every year — and still have room for seconds.