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Napoli won the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh for the third time in club history, the first under Antonio Conte. The Azzurri won 2-0 in the final against Bologna, dominating the game from start to finish and finding Neres to be the decisive man. The Brazilian opened the score in the 39th minute with a crisp left-footed shot into the top corner, then secured the victory early in the second half, taking advantage of a mistake by the Bologna defense with a delicate chip to score his personal double. A high-quality and clear performance that firmly set the tone for the match. Conte's team dominated the game, demonstrating organization, intensity, and technical superiority. Hojlund’s runs, McTominay’s passes, and Neres' brilliance constantly troubled Bologna’s defense, which was never truly able to create danger near Milinkovic-Savic. The final result, in fact, appeared somewhat underwhelming considering the proceedings on the field, thereby affirming Napoli's well-earned victory.
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