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ANTONIO CONTE intervened in a confrontation between players from Napoli and Lazio, which resulted in referee Davide Massa issuing two red cards.
Massa had previously sent off one player, with Lazio's Tijjani Noslin receiving his second yellow card in the 81st minute.
Conte intervened in the altercation between Marusic and MazzocchiCredit: AP
Both players were sent off for their involvement in the incidentCredit: EPA
Players from both teams rushed in to support their teammatesCredit: Reuters
The second and third dismissals occurred shortly after when a disagreement between Adam Marusic and Pasquale Mazzocchi became physical during the late stages of Sunday’s Serie A match.
Lazio's Marusic took offense when wing-back Mazzocchi got up from the ground to confront him.
The situation quickly escalated into a shoving match as Marusic grabbed Mazzocchi by the collar, who retaliated in kind.
Napoli's manager Conte – previously of Chelsea and Tottenham – was quick to step in to separate the two players.
It took a few more moments for Marusic to release his hold, and Conte remained in the midst of the chaos as players from both sides joined in.
Massa promptly issued straight red cards to both Marusic and Mazzocchi, bringing an end to a heated match.
Conte’s Napoli ultimately emerged victorious with a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to first-half goals from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani.
The hosts, Lazio – managed by another former Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri – saw only 34 percent possession and failed to register a single shot on target.
Conte led Napoli to their fourth Serie A title last season, and they are in contention for back-to-back titles, sitting just one point behind the leaders after 17 matches.
The 56-year-old Italian manager experienced a tumultuous time in England.
He secured a Premier League title and an FA Cup during his two-year tenure at Stamford Bridge but faced challenges at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Conte departed Spurs in 2023 following a remarkable post-match tirade where he labeled his players as "selfish" and stated they only "play for themselves".
Conte’s Napoli is once again in contention for the title this seasonCredit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the red cards in the Napoli vs Lazio match?
The red cards were issued following a physical altercation between Adam Marusic and Pasquale Mazzocchi, which escalated after Marusic confronted Mazzocchi as he got up from the ground.
How did Napoli perform in the match?
Napoli won the match comfortably with a score of 2-0, thanks to goals from Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani in the first half.
What is Antonio Conte's coaching history?
Antonio Conte has had a successful coaching career, including winning a Premier League title and an FA Cup with Chelsea. He also had a challenging time at Tottenham Hotspur before leaving in 2023.
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