Simeone shines as Napoli crush Fiorentina 3-0, secure Italian Super Cup final spot

Napoli soared to a 3-0 victory over Fiorentina, securing their spot in the Italian Super Cup final on Thursday. 

The star of the show, Giovanni Simeone, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, setting the tone for Napoli's convincing triumph at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.

From the kickoff, Napoli displayed a good game, putting aside recent struggles to deliver a rare bright moment in what has been a challenging season for the Italian champions. 

Simeone, seizing a rare starting opportunity, showcased his capability by netting the opening goal, injecting energy and purpose into Napoli's performance.

As the match unfolded, Fiorentina found themselves struggling to break down Napoli's solid defence. Despite having ample possession, they failed to capitalise on opportunities, and their hopes further dwindled when Jonathan Ikone missed a crucial penalty just before halftime.

The turning point came in the 84th minute when substitute Alessio Zerbin doubled Napoli's lead. Zerbin, reportedly on loan to Frosinone this month, displayed composure and skill as he capitalised on a corner flick-on, finding the net with a precise poke. A momentary scare followed as Zerbin collided with the post, requiring attention from team doctors. However, the 24-year-old quickly recovered, returning to the field to secure Napoli's victory.

In the closing moments, Zerbin struck again, seizing the ball from Michael Kayode and delivering a low shot past Fiorentina's Pietro Terracciano. 

With heart and soul, Napoli now await the winner of the Inter Milan vs. Lazio clash, gearing up for a showdown at the same stadium on Monday night. 

As Simeone aptly put it, the attitude displayed by Napoli in this match might just be the turning point they desperately needed.