Awais Khan, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 15: Verona Ride on Zaccagni Bicycle

January 4, 2021 Awais Khan Cagliari, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals, Torino

The Serie A returned to action in 2021 with style. The highlights were taken by Inter, Atalanta, Napoli, and Juventus, with only two games ending in stalemates. The results came through exciting goals at crunch moments. Considering the impact of the goal and the difficulty, here are the top five goals from Serie A Round 15.

Duvan Zapata and Atalanta Demolish Sassuolo in 5-1 Showdown

January 3, 2021 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

After six games without a win in Bergamo, Atalanta registered their second successive success at home as they thrashed Sassuolo 5-1 on Sunday. It was also Atlanta’s fifth successive win in familiar surroundings against the Neroverdi, stretching their undefeated run against them to 12 Serie A meetings.

From cheeky lobs to threaded through balls, everything was on offer in Italian top-flight football. Here are our picks for top 5 goals from Round 14

Top 5 Goals of Serie A Round 14: Messias Wins It for Crotone

December 25, 2020 Awais Khan Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Crotone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

Prior to heading into the festive break, there were goals galore in Serie A as 35 goals were recorded. Crotone's Junior Messias with his long-range lob gets the plaudits but there were other notable mentions as well. From cheeky lobs to threaded through balls and some penalty box curlers, everything was on offer in Italian top-flight football. Here are our picks for top 5 goals from Round 14.

Sampdoria and Sassuolo came into their Serie A Round 14 fixture on different notes but it was the Neroverdi to come out with a 2-3 away win

Sassuolo Continue Unbeaten Away Run After 2-3 Win at Sampdoria

December 23, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Sampdoria and Sassuolo came into their Serie A Round 14 fixture on different notes. Claudio Ranieri has managed to bring some order to La Samp’s Serie A campaign with successive wins over Hellas Verona and Crotone. Meanwhile, the Neroverdi have seen their top-four hopes dashed with losses to Inter and Milan, and draws to Fiorentina and Roma.

Ronaldo flew, Ilicic tip-toed around defenders, Quagliarella found space: With 29 goals scored in Serie A Round 13 here are our top 5 picks

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 13: Lykos’ Unstoppable Free-Kick

December 21, 2020 Awais Khan AC Milan, Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

It was just another week in Serie A and another round of goals. But, this time around, the goals led to results rather than points being shared equally. Cristiano Ronaldo was flying again, Josip Ilicic was tip-toeing around defenders, and Fabio Quagliarella was finding space in the opposition third. The entertainment did not stop here as Milan scored the fastest goal in Serie A history.

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 12: Barrow’s Added Time Bullseye

December 18, 2020 Awais Khan Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Serie A Round 12 was marred by seven stalemates as only Roma, Inter, and Sampdoria managed wins. It did not impact the entertainment on offer, with nervous close finishes and goalkeeping displays. Despite the scarcity of results, there were significant movements on the points table. Our work was cut out in picking the five best goals of Round 12, but it justifies the output.

Defiant Fiorentina Hold Sassuolo to a 1-1 Draw

December 16, 2020 Awais Khan Fiorentina, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

In Serie A Round 12, Fiorentina and Sassuolo struggled to score despite coming close on numerous occasions. After tonight's 1-1 draw, they continue to be rooted in their respective positions on the Serie A points table, while teams move around them. The win and three points were on Sassuolo’s agenda as a tough round of fixtures awaits them. However, the Viola had other plans.

Juventus and Atalanta Cancel Off Each Other as Ronaldo Misses Penalty

December 16, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

The Old Lady were held to a draw by the Goddess’ followers at the Allianz Stadium despite two heroic goals from Federico Chiesa and Remo Freuler. Atalanta needed the points against Juventus to reignite their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes. Gian Piero Gasperini’s ambitions with the Bergamaschi clashed with those of Juventus, who have their sights at the summit of Serie A.

It was a tough task to select only five goals, but we are confident with our picks: So, without further ado, here are the top 5 goals from Serie A Round 11

Top 5 Goals from Serie A Round 11: Malinovskyi Redeems Atalanta

December 15, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Crotone, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Top 5, Top 5 Goals

Quality goals were scored in the Italian top-flight this weekend, often leaving the goalkeepers rooted to their positions. By the time the showstoppers returned from meditation, the tide of the game had changed. It was a tough task to select only five goals, but we are confident with our picks. So, without further ado, here are the top five goals from Serie A Round 11.

Atalanta Back to Winning Ways in Serie A Without Gomez and Ilicic

December 13, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Gian Piero Gasperini resurrected Atalanta’s dwindling Serie A fortunes with a tactful 3-0 win over Fiorentina. La Dea bossed the game from start to finish, all without the service of Alejandro Gomez. For the second year in a row, Atalanta secured progress to the UEFA Champions League and they returned their attention to Italian top-flight, adding woes to Fiorentina’s 2020-21 league campaign.

Inter focused their assault on Serie A after being dumped out of the Champions League and the Nerazzurri snatched the three points from the jaws of defeat

Nicolò Barella Show Spares Inter Blushes Against Cagliari

December 13, 2020 Awais Khan Cagliari, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

Inter focused their assault on Serie A after being dumped out of the UEFA Champions League and the Nerazzurri snatched the three points from the jaws of defeat in Cagliari thanks to a goal and assist from Nicolò Barella. Antonio Conte’s men should have scored a handful of goals in the first twenty-five minutes but their prolificacy in front of goal continued to haunt them.

On Saturday afternoon, Spezia traveled to Crotone for a Serie A relegation six-pointer and the Sharks came out 4-1 winners for the first time in the season

Crotone Trounce Spezia 4-1 for First Win of the Season

December 12, 2020 Awais Khan Crotone, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia

On Saturday afternoon, Spezia traveled to Crotone for a Serie A relegation six-pointer. The Sharks went into the game bottom of the points table and in search of their first win of the season eleven games into the campaign. Crotone’s search for the elusive win came to an end despite the tough task Giovanni Stroppa’s men had on their hands as they came out 4-1 winners.

Author: Awais Khan