Victor Osimhen made the news early on Saturday as he signed a new and improved contract with his club. However, he was on the news in the evening as well – because he earned himself a sending-off when he was expected to deliver goals.Osimhen signs new contract, becomes the most valuable African playerLate goals from Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku gave AS Roma a 2-0 win over reigning champions Napoli, who endured arguably their worst week of 2023. After shamefully losing 4-0 to Frosinone in the Coppa Italia, they had two players sent off when pitted against Jose Mourinho’s Giallorossi.RED CARD OSIMHEN! NAPOLI HAVE TO PLAY WITH 9 PLAYERS pic.twitter.com/9DfkQ7J1UC— FTGOALS (@Fetsport) December 23, 2023 The match began with both sides displaying offensive intent. The game’s intensity increased rapidly when a series of yellow cards were shown to players from both teams. Referee Andrea Colombo also issued cards to the coaches Mourinho and Walter Mazzarri.Roma opened the scoring in the 76th minute when Pellegrini found space inside the box to capitalize on a pass from Stephan El Shaarawy, confidently sending the ball into the top right corner.Pellegrini’s banger!1-0 ROMApic.twitter.com/d51Rr93xkv— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) December 23, 2023 The situation worsened for Napoli in the 66th minute as Matteo Politano received a red card for a reckless challenge. Following that, Osimhen was sent off in the 86th minute after picking up his second yellow card.The match was characterized by several bookings and penalty appeals. Despite strong appeals for a penalty, the referee waved away the claims, keeping the game flowing.Mourinho ball, 4 vs 1 fast counterattack, Lukaku goal.Roma’s new idol.pic.twitter.com/QsDMHXzQD7— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) December 23, 2023 Lukaku sealed AS Roma’s victory in the dying moments of the game, receiving a fantastic pass and slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 17Friday Empoli – Lazio 0-2 (0-1)/Guandouzi 9, Zaccagni 67/Sassuolo – Genoa 1-2 (1-0)/Pinamonti 28 – Gudmundsson 64, Ekuban 87/Monza – Fiorentina 0-1 (0-1)/Beltran 7/Salernitana – Milan 2-2 (1-1)/Fazio 42, Candreva 63 – Tomori 17, Jovic 90/Saturday Frosinone – Juventus 1-2 (0-1)/Baez 51 – Yildiz 11, Vlahović 81/Bologna – Atalanta 1-0 (0-0)/Ferguson 86/Torino – Udinese 1-1 (0-0)/Ilic 88 – Zarraga 81/Inter – Lecce 2-0 (1-0)/Bisseck 43, Barella 78/Verona – Cagliari 2-0 (0-0)/Ngonge 53, Djuric 90/Roma – Napoli 2-0 (0-0)/Pellegrini 76, Lukaku 90+5/
