Napoli Women defeated Sassuolo Women 4-1 away from home in Serie A Women, powered by a stunning hat-trick from Chante Dompig and an early goal by Michela Giordano.
Napoli Women secure brilliant away win against Sassuolo with stellar display
Napoli Women delivered a sensational and commanding performance on Matchday 3 of the Serie A Women season, securing a brilliant 4-1 victory against Sassuolo Women. Playing away from home in a lively and competitive atmosphere, the visitors showcased outstanding attacking flair, clinical finishing, and solid tactical control throughout the ninety minutes to claim all three points in style.
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Napoli take control with early goals before halftime
The match began at a high tempo, with both teams eager to establish early dominance in midfield. Sassuolo tried to use their home advantage to dictate the pace, but Napoli quickly seized the initiative with aggressive pressing and quick passing combinations.
The breakthrough arrived in the 10th minute when Michela Giordano found space inside the penalty area and fired a brilliant, clinical shot past the goalkeeper to give Napoli a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
Instead of slowing down, the visitors poured forward with relentless energy. In the 19th minute, Chante Dompig produced a moment of magic, finding the back of the net with a fantastic finish to double the advantage. Sassuolo tried hard to respond before the interval, but Napoli’s defense stood firm, heading into the halftime break with a commanding 2-0 lead.
Chante Dompig completes hat-trick to seal dominant victory
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Napoli continuing to dominate possession and create clear-scoring opportunities. Just five minutes after the restart, in the 50th minute, Chante Dompig struck again, scoring her second and Napoli’s third goal with a composed finish.
Sassuolo fought back bravely and managed to pull a goal back in the 67th minute through Lana Clelland, giving the hosts a glimmer of hope. However, any thoughts of a late comeback were quickly extinguished. In the 79th minute, Dompig capped off a magnificent individual performance by completing her hat-trick, extending the score to 4-1 and sealing a comprehensive win for Napoli.