Ashlee Kiddell, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Napoli vs Atalanta Player Ratings: Freuler Finds Atalanta Winner

December 5, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Napoli played host to Atalanta on Saturday evening as they suffered a 3-2 defeat in a thrilling match from start to finish. La Dea initially took the lead but found themselves behind shortly after the restart at half time. However, Napoli were unable to hold onto their lead as they succumbed to goals by Merih Demiral and Remo Freuler.

Napoli vs Atalanta 2-3: La Dea Edge Five-Goal Thriller

December 4, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Atalanta extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches as they edged a five-goal thriller against Napoli on Saturday evening in Serie A. La Dea recorded a 3-2 win here as Remo Freuler scored the winning goal to earn all three points.

Chelsea vs Man Utd Player Ratings: Sancho Scores in Stalemate

November 28, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A

Jadon Sancho scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw. The former Borussia Dortmund man capitalised on a calamitous error by Italian midfielder Jorginho, breaking through one-on-one up against Chelsea 'keeper Edouard Mendy, before finishing cooly to open the scores. Jorginho made up for his mistake by converting a penalty later on in the second half to draw the scores level as Chelsea and Man United shared the points.

A second half penalty from Jorginho rescued a point for Chelsea as they fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Manchester United

Chelsea vs Manchester Utd 1-1: Jorginho Penalty Rescues Point

November 28, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Chelsea, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

A second half penalty from Jorginho rescued a point for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as they fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Manchester United. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring for Manchester United shortly after half time when he was able to capitalise on a Jorginho mistake on the half way line.

Venezia vs Inter 0-2: Nerazzurri Seal Important Win

November 27, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Venezia

Inter picked up an important three points away to Venezia at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Serie A on Saturday evening, with Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez securing a 2-0 win. Hosts Venezia had been on great form heading into the match, winning their last two matches and going unbeaten in three, which included a 3:2 victory at home to Jose Mourinho's Roma.

Man City vs PSG Player Ratings: Gabriel Jesus Finds Winner

November 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Player Ratings, PSG, Serie A

Gabriel Jesus found the winner for Manchester City as they defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. Man City deserved their victory after putting in a brilliant performance that easily could have yielded more goals on another day.

Manchester City vs PSG 2-1: Citizens Fight Back

November 25, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, PSG, Serie A

Manchester City fought back from going one nil down at the Etihad Stadium to win 2-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night. It was a night that epitomizes the brilliance of the Champions League as the elite of the elite clashed in what was a truly gripping game from start to finish. Moments of talent and skill were displayed throughout as stars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Riyad Mahrez put on a show in Manchester.

Chelsea vs Juventus Player Ratings: Blues Run Riot

November 23, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Champions League, Chelsea, International Football, Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Chelsea dismantled the Bianconeri 4-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday evening as their academy stars stole the headlines. Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi, all from Chelsea's famous Cobham academy, got on the scoresheet here in an emphatic victory over Juventus.

From Portuguese to Italian: What Conte Can Bring to Spurs

November 7, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell International Football, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Tottenham

The former Chelsea boss only made one change from the 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United - Nuno Santo Espirito's final game in charge - as Sergio Reguilon came in for Giovanni Lo Celso. He continued with the same line up on Sunday afternoon as he picked up his first point in the Premier League as Tottenham head coach in a 0-0 draw against Everton at Goodison Park. Here, we take a look at the differences between Nuno and Conte and what Tottenham could expect from the former Premier League winner.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Player Ratings

November 6, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell International Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A

Manchester City put in a dominant display at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as Pep Guardiola's side completely outclassed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to pick up a 2-0 win. Manchester United failed to create chances throughout the match as City were able to dominate in all areas of the pitch.

Manchester Utd vs Manchester City 0-2: Red Devils Swept Aside

November 6, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell International Football, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Manchester City picked up a comfortable 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the first Manchester derby of the 2021-22 Premier League season in another poor performance by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Two first half goals by City were enough here as they were in complete control for the whole of the 90 minutes. An own goal by Eric Bailly and a late first half goal by Bernardo Silva put City two goals up in what was another terrible defensive display by the Red Devils.

Marseille vs Lazio 2-2: Immobile Becomes Lazio Top Goalscorer

November 4, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, French Football, International Football, Italian Football, Lazio, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A

Ciro Immobile became Lazio's all-time top goalscorer as he scored I Biancocelesti's second in their 2:2 draw away to Marseille. It was a difficult night for Maurizio Sarri's side and they were fortunate to take a point here at the Stade Velodrome with the hosts dominating possession and the chances over the course of the game.

Author: Ashlee Kiddell