Napoli 0-0 Atalanta Semi-final first stage of Coppa Italia
Naples and Atalanta played a winless draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday-evening in the first leg of their semi-final in Coppa Italia.
Juventus’ 2-1 win over Inter on Tuesday was a tough act to follow, but Granada and Real MadridThe next European opponents were unable to deliver, although the Partenopei will end the evening as the happier of the two dodging an away goal.
David Ospina and Kalidou Koulibaly were vital to Gennaro Gattuso’s Napoli as they kept one of Europe’s best strikes at bay despite Gian Piero Gasperini starting both Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel.
Atalanta had the best stuff but couldn’t tear down their hosts.
Diego Demme was forced out in the second half after a ball to the head. He was treated but fell back to the ground shortly after he was back on his feet.