Napoli Cruise to 2-0 Friendly Win Over Carrarese

Napoli kicked off their pre-season campaign with a composed 2-0 victory over Serie C side Carrarese at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on July 27, 2026. The Partenopei controlled the tempo from the first whistle, using the fixture to sharpen their shape ahead of the upcoming Serie A season.

Match Overview

The home side dominated possession and created several clear-cut chances in the first half. A well-worked team move in the 23rd minute saw new signing Matteo Politano slot home from close range after a low cross from the left. Napoli doubled their lead just before the interval when striker Victor Osimhen rose highest to head in a corner from Piotr Zieliński.

Carrarese rarely threatened Napoli’s goal, with most of their attacks breaking down in the final third. Manager Antonio Conte used the second half to rotate his squad, giving minutes to several young academy prospects.

Key Moments

• 23’ — 1-0: Politano finishes a quick passing move, providing an early spark for the home fans.
• 44’ — 2-0: Osimhen’s powerful header gives Napoli a comfortable cushion heading into the break.
• 75’ — Debut: 18-year-old midfielder Luca Romano comes on for his first senior appearance in a Napoli shirt.

Standout Performers

• Victor Osimhen: The Nigerian striker looked sharp and hungry, leading the line with physicality and good movement.
• Matteo Politano: Opened the scoring and showed tireless work rate on the right flank.
• Alex Meret: A quiet evening, but the goalkeeper was alert when called upon, keeping a clean sheet.

What It Means

For Napoli, this was a solid first test of the summer. Conte will be pleased with the defensive solidity and the fluid attacking combinations. Carrarese, meanwhile, can take lessons from the match as they continue their own preparations for the Lega Pro season.

The result gives Napoli momentum ahead of further friendlies against higher-level opposition as they fine-tune their tactics for the 2026-27 campaign.