Ed Summers, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Napoli Defeat Crotone in 4-3 Goal Fest to Keep Chasing Champions League

April 3, 2021 Ed Summers Crotone, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

In Serie A Round 29, Napoli returned to domestic action at home to Crotone as they looked to stretch their winning run to four games. They came up with a hard-fought 4-3 win over the relegation struggler Pitagorici to continue chasing a Champions League spot for next season.

Recent Juventus signing Nicolò Rovella is player that has all the potential to become a force both domestically and with the Azzurri

One to Watch: Nicolò Rovella, a Star in the Making for Both Club and Country

April 2, 2021 Ed Summers Genoa, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy boast a couple of potential U-21 stars who could look to force their way into Roberto Mancini’s thoughts for the summer. The two names that immediately jump out are Sandro Tonali and current hype machine Gianluca Scamacca. But one other player that has all the potential to become a force is Nicolò Rovella.

Lazio travelled to Bavaria with the feint hope of qualifying for the Quarter Finals of the Champions league but found Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich Cruise to Champions League Victory Over Lifeless Lazio

March 17, 2021 Ed Summers Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Lazio

Lazio travelled to Bavaria with the feint hope of over turning their first leg three-goal deficit to qualify for the Quarter Finals of the Champions league but found German champions Bayern Munich too much over the course of two legs.

Across Europe in the Bundesliga, former Milan player André Silva is making waves with Eintracht Frankfurt scoring 18 goals so far this season

Should Milan Have Given André Silva More Time to Prove Himself?

February 26, 2021 Ed Summers AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Tactical Trends

With 18 goals scored so far this season, former Milan player André Silva is making waves with Eintracht Frankfurt and has just claimed the player of the month gong. A revelation since he made the move to Germany, you have to wonder if the Italian side gave up too early on the Portuguese international.

Atalanta welcomed European giants Real Madrid to Bergamo for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16

Atalanta Regret as Real Madrid Seal Precious UCL Away Victory

February 24, 2021 Ed Summers Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Real Madrid

Atalanta welcomed European giants Real Madrid to Bergamo for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16. They ended up defeated by one, but not without holding their own despite being forced to play with one man less for most of the game.

Thursday night saw European Champions Bayern Munich go head to head with Mexican side Tigres UANL in the FIFA Club World Cup Final

Bayern Munich Defeat Tigres to Claim FIFA Club World Cup

February 11, 2021 Ed Summers Assi di Coppe, Bayern Munich, FIFA Club World Cup

Thursday night saw European and German champions Bayern Munich go head to head with Mexican side Tigres UANL from Monterrey who qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup through their maiden CONCACAF title.

Lazio Defeat Champions League Rivals Atalanta in Classy Display

January 31, 2021 Ed Summers Atalanta, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

For the second time in a week Atalanta and Lazio renewed hostilities after the sides met in the Coppa Italia with Atalanta coming out on top 3-2. But this time, it was the Biancocelesti to claim a convincing 3-1 win.

Juventus Secure Win Against Bologna to Continue Title Push

January 24, 2021 Ed Summers Bologna, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Juventus returned to Serie A action on Sunday afternoon playing host to Bologna looking to make ground on the top two Milan sides, both of whom dropped points Saturday night. After their triumph in the Supercoppa against Napoli, Juventus manager Pirlo retained almost the same starting 11 with the only change being Federico Bernardeschi replacing Chiesa.

Bakayoko Earns Napoli Last Gasp Win Away at Udinese

January 10, 2021 Ed Summers Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Udinese

Sunday afternoon saw Napoli travel to the Dacia Arena to face Udinese looking to get their quest for a top four finish back on track after their shock defeat to Spezia on Wednesday. It ended with the Partenopei snatching a last gasp win thanks to late goal from Tiémoué Bakayoko.

Immobile and Caicedo Secure Lazio Vital Home Win to Fiorentina

January 6, 2021 Ed Summers Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

A quick turnaround from the weekend saw Serie A undertake a series of afternoon week day games. Lazio were looking to get back to winning ways in their quest for the top 4 after drawing away to Genoa while Fiorentina were looking for another big away day scalp after recently defeating Juventus.

Inter Cruise to Big Win Against Crotone in New Year Opener

January 3, 2021 Ed Summers Crotone, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 2 comments

Sunday saw the return to domestic action for Serie A and the first game on the agenda was Inter who played host to relegation threatened Crotone. The Nerazzurri came up with a convincing 6-2 win.

In the year's final game, Cagliari traveled to the Eternal City where Roma were looking to get back to winning ways and keep in touch with the Milan clubs

Roma Edge Out Cagliari in Tightly Contested Serie A Clash

December 23, 2020 Ed Summers Cagliari, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021 One comment

In the year's final game, Cagliari travellled to the Eternal City where Roma were looking to get back to winning ways and keep in touch with the front running Milan clubs. It was Roma to hold on for a valuable three points, taking them up to 3rd in the Serie A table.

Author: Ed Summers