There was mild euphoria in Naples in the previous days. There was no dream of a new title, but the arrival of Walter Mazzarri, along with two consecutive victories, ignited the imagination of the fans of the Italian champions. Thoughts were already going to the upcoming duels of the round of 16 of the Champions League against Barcelona. But Frosinone woke them from that dream. The competition in the Italian Cup in the round of 16 ended for the Napoli team, as Eusebio Di Francesco’s team was better at the Diego Maradona Stadium – 4:0. Much better. Yes, it is true that Napoli played with a reserve lineup, but it is also true that in the second half when the score was tied, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen got a chance. But they did nothing. This was the night of the Juventus kid, on temporary duty at Frosinone.Osimhen on the brink of a new contract with NapoliEnzo Barrenechea is struggling in Italy’s Serie A. He showed that he may not yet be up to the highest level of the competition. But the lad born in 2001, who spent his entire youth career in Turin, showed some talent in this game. Frosinone withstood strong Napoli attacks in the first half and then took the lead from a set piece. As soon as Osimhen and Khvicha entered the game, the reaction of the guests followed. Corner, an excellent header from the young Argentinian and the ball ended up in the far corner of Golini’s goal. From that point on, Napoli players got nervous. That was obvious from Jens Cajuste’s tragic return pass. He ‘helped’ Giuseppe Caso to score an easy goal for the 2-0 score. It was already clear then that Napoli would be eliminated from the Coppa Italia in the round of 16 for the third year in a row. In the end, the Moroccan Walid Cheddira and Abodu Harroui put an end to it with a goal from the penalty spot.##NAJAVA_MECA_7753543##
