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Rifinitura: Juve Visits Milan to Test Montella’s Grip

October 27, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Cagliari, Chievo Verona, Crotone, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Spal, Torino, Udinese

They both passed their mid-week test scoring four goals, and now Milan and Juventus will square off in San Siro Stadium tomorrow at 18.00 for the main event of Serie A Round 11. The Bianconeri, which are on pursuit of top ranking Napoli, will constitute a crossroads in the season of Rossoneri coach Vincenzo Montella, who has been struggling so far to keep his side on track.

Serie A Round Recap: Juve, Lazio Close Gap; Bonucci Betrays Milan

October 23, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Chievo Verona, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

It’s an exciting Serie A, we are happy to report at least that. After six years where competition was killed by Juventus’ domination – and often too early in the season - this time Bianconeri don’t seem invincible, despite forcing their way at the Dacia Arena of Udine yesterday.

Chievo Captures 3-2 Victory in Vibrant Verona Derby

October 22, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Chievo Verona, Hellas Verona, Serie A

Chievo prevailed 3-2 over city rivals Hellas Verona at the end of a spectacular edition of the Derby della Scala. A goal by 38-year-old striker Sergio Pellissier made the difference, after Hellas came back to equalise Roberto Inglese’s brace, and held onto draw despite playing with one man less since 40’ of the first half.

Inter and Napoli Settle for Goalless Draw In Top-Two Teams Big Match

October 21, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A

The Partitissima of Serie A Round 9 didn’t live up to its hype, as Napoli and Inter left San Paolo Stadium without moving the score from nil-nil. Such goalless outcome broke Napoli’s fantastic winning streak after eight games, but allowed them to keep two points of advantage over the chasing Nerazzurri.

Rifinitura: San Paolo Showdown, Verona Derby In Serie A Round 9

October 21, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Atalanta, Benevento, Bologna, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

Catch your breath tonight, for the first confrontation between the top 2 team in Serie A 2017-18. Napoli and Inter will face each other at San Paolo Stadium, with the Partenopei trying to place a wider gap among themselves and the pursuing pack. Conversely, if Nerazzurri were to win, they would reach Napoli at the top spot of the league table.

Mauro Icardi’s Tripletta Paints Milano Derby in Black and Blue

October 16, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Inter Milan, Serie A One comment

The news of the day is that the Derby di Milano didn’t end with a 2-2 tie, like in the previous two occasions. But it went pretty close to that again, before Inter’s captain Mauro Icardi converted a late penalty for his third personal goal, and secured Nerazzurri‘s second place in the league, just two points behind Napoli.

Napoli Sacks Rome Again to Retain Serie A Lead

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Napoli, Roma, Serie A

…and now it’s eight. Eight wins out of eight games for Napoli, who made full score in Rome for the second time this season. After having thrashed Lazio 4-1 in the 4th Round, the Partenopei beat Roma 1-0 tonight thanks to a lone goal by their home-grown star Lorenzo Insigne.

Stratospheric Strakosha Stops Juventus and Launches Lazio

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha led Lazio to a stunning 1-2 away victory against Juventus, as he saved a contested penalty by Paulo Dybala 96 minutes into the inaugural game of Serie A 8th Round. The Albanian was a mixed blessing today, alternating saves and mistakes which climaxed in the decisive deflection of Serie A former top scorer’s penalty kick.

Rifinitura: Derby di Milano Cherry on Top of Exciting Serie A Round 8

October 14, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Rifinitura, Roma, Sampdoria, Serie A, Torino

After one week of international break, and having seen the Azzurri experiencing their usual share of woes, it’s time for Italian fans to enjoy some domestic football again. Round 8 of Serie A, starting today, offers a rich menu full of games that could already shape the destiny of the involved teams, with at least three big matches, and many more interesting fixtures.

Serie A Round Recap: Napoli Plays Settebello, Remains Alone On Top

October 2, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Serie A

In the Italian playing cards tradition, a Settebello is the seven of coins card – the most magnificent and important one of the deck. Indeed, playing cards is a deep-rooted tradition in Napoli, a city which has their own traditional set – the infamous carte napoletane.

Milan Ship Sinks, Roma Captures Away Win in San Siro

October 1, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff AC Milan, Roma, Serie A One comment

A goal by Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi’s first scoring after one year propitiated Roma’s 2-0 victory in San Siro against Milan. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s squad captured their fifth win in six Serie A games this year, while for Vincenzo Montella’s Rossoneri this is the second loss in a row, and the third one in seven matches played so far.

Serie A: The Recap of the 6th Round

September 25, 2017 The Cult of Calcio Staff Serie A

Three rounds in one week didn’t shake up the Serie A league table, which still sees Napoli and Juventus leading the pack with a flawless winning record and a crushing goal difference.

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