Lookman Scores Brace as Atalanta Crush Leaders Napoli

Ademola Lookman’s incredible form continue to manifest as he scored twice as Atalanta stunned Italian Serie A leaders Napoli  3-0 yesterday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

The Super Eagles forward has now scored four goals in three starts against Napoli. This brace has now raised his tally to six Serie A goals and five assists this season.

The away win shot Atalanta to second place on 22 points from 11 matches, three points behind Napoli.

Interestingly, Serie A top scorer, Mateo Retegui, was left on the bench but Lookman took charge as the visitors inflicted Napoli’s first defeat since the opening day of the season.

Retegui was brought on with 14 minutes remaining and scored in stoppage time for his 11th goal in as many matches.

Atalanta are up to second but could be leapfrogged by Inter Milan if the defending champions beat Venezia in a late fixture last night.

Atalanta took the lead when Charles de Ketelaere nodded the ball for former Everton forward Lookman to slot into the bottom corner.

Napoli almost levelled immediately but Scott McTominay’s powerful effort crashed off the post.

De Ketelaere then raced down the right and squirmed between two players before passing across to Lookman, who slotted a shot into the far corner.

Retegui was brought on for De Ketelaere late on and he volleyed a cross into the bottom corner to seal a fine win for Atalanta in Naples.