Serie A 2018-2019 Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Saudi Arabia Player Ratings vs Poland: Falcons Pay for Missed Chances

November 26, 2022 Michel Sakr Player Ratings, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

The Green Falcons couldn't find any way past the formidable Wojciech Szczesny, while the Europeans were more lethal upfront, scoring in each half courtesy of Piotr Zielinski and Robert Lewandowski. So here are our player ratings for Saudi Arabia who sustained their first defeat in the tournament at the hands Poland.

Poland Player Ratings vs Saudi Arabia: Lewandowski Opens WC Account

November 26, 2022 Michel Sakr Player Ratings, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Piotr Zielinski broke the deadlock in the first half and Robert Lewandowski broke his World Cup duck by doubling the lead in the second period. So let's check out the player ratings for Poland who secured their first win in the tournament at the expense of Saudi Arabia.

The Top 5 Stories of Serie A Round 38: Milan Euphoria, Napoli Heartbreak

May 24, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Well, it wouldn't be a Serie A season without a dramatic final-day. Napoli were - at least on paper - the favorites to seal a Top 4 spot, but a bottle job against Hellas Verona, allowed Juventus to complete a late resurgence, and book themselves a place in the Champions League. So here our Top 5 Stories for Serie A Round 38, which naturally is our last edition of the year.

Unstoppable Juve! Napoli Surrender, Falling 6 Points Behind

September 30, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

The Campionato has found a ruler already, and it is – surprise, surprise – once again Massimiliano Allegri and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus. The Zebras got rid of their most plausible contender, coming from behind to topple Napoli 3-1 in the match clou of Serie A Round 7 and widening their lead to 6 points. Juve thus increased their perfect records to 8 seasonal wins in a row.

Pellegrini Hero For a Day As Roma Outclass Lazio

September 29, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

Roma triumphed 3-1 in a vibrant Derby della Capitale today, with substitute Lorenzo Pellegrini suddenly finding himself on the pitch to replace injured Javier Pastore, and turning into hero for a day as he scored the first and participated in his side’s additional two goals by Aleksandar Kolarov and Federico Fazio. Ciro Immobile temporarily equalized for Lazio.

From Chiesa to Florenzi: Celebration Is A Family Thing

September 22, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

From Chiesa to Florenzi, celebrating a goal is often a family thing in Serie A. We don’t have to explain what his own Famiglia means to an Italian, right? Federico Chiesa is one of the most promising talents in the depressed Italian calcio panorama and, after today’s heart-warming hug to his little ball boy brother, he is even more among our favorites.

CR7 At Last! Juve See Off Sassuolo With Ronaldo Brace

September 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

It finally happened in his fourth game. It took 344 minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to score his first Italian goals - a double at the Allianz Stadium to help Juventus overcome Sassuolo’s resistance in Serie A Round 4. He had probably imagined this moment to be different, likely more exciting than the easy tap in from no distance with which he broke his drought.

Cutrone Sends Diavoli Into Paradiso With Extra Time Goal

September 1, 2018 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

Higuain? No, Cutrone. Better, both. Milan’s 2-1 win over Roma in Serie A Round 2 bears the mark of the 20-year-old home grown striker, but his extra time goal wouldn’t have been possible without a providential filtering pass by El Pipita. Gennaro Gattuso’s side thus collected their first three seasonal points, in a game which saw two goals disallowed by the VAR.

Roma & Atalanta Share Spectacular 3-3 Draw At Olimpico

August 28, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Atalanta, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

Chelsea's new coach Maurizio Sarri recently argued that when a team goes up 2-0 in Italy, the score doesn’t change anymore. Well, Roma and Atalanta proved him wrong yesterday, drawing 3-3 their game at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A Round 2, and providing an excellent example of champagne football, ignited by a true gem by Javier Pastore.

Ancelotti’s Napoli Storm Back to Flip Milan’s Lead

August 26, 2018 Diego Ottaviano AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

Emergency operators at the Antonio Cardarelli hospital in Napoli must have recorded a sudden increase in heart attack cases last night, on the wave of the Partenopei’s umpteenth come-from-behind win in Serie A Round 2. Carlo Ancelotti’s side went down 0-2 to a solid Milan trained by Ringhio Gattuso, before reaching heaven with a 3-2 comeback.

Papu Gomez Sets Atalanta Off to a Stunning Serie A Start

August 20, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Atalanta, Frosinone, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

With two Europa League preliminary rounds already on their back, Atalanta are the fittest Serie A club at the moment. Their opening match tonight followed the same pattern seen in Europe, with the Bergamaschi delivering a hailstorm of goals to unfortunate Frosinone. Captain Alejandro Gomez scored 2 goals and served 2 assist to set his side off to a good start.

Napoli & Insigne Overthrow Lazio Sending a Message to Juve

August 19, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2018-2019

Rome, Stadio Olimpico. Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli came, beat 2-1 Simone Inzaghi’s Lazio and collected their first three points to push “relegation” away. Oh yes, relegation, as many commentators would argue. These three points contributed to appease a hysterical fan base, turned scared and neurotic on the wave of some national and local press’ comments.

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