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McTominay's three goals not enough as Napoli draw 3-3 with Roma
Scott McTominay scored three times in a frantic 3-3 Serie A draw between Napoli and Roma, yet his team could not secure a win. The Scottish midfielder, returning from an arrhythmia procedure, finally broke his Serie A scoring drought with a dramatic sequence of goals. Napoli led 2-0 after Frank Anguissa's opener and McTominay's second-half strike, but Roma equalised through Matías Soulé and Leonardo Balerdi. McTominay restored the lead with a long-range finish, only for Balerdi to head in a late equaliser in the 89th minute. Manager Massimiliano Allegri was sent off and later described himself as "not lucid enough" to discuss the match. Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised Soulé's performance, comparing his goal to Lionel Messi. The result leaves Napoli in 10th place, but their improved form with McTominay fit suggests they can challenge for a top-four finish. Allegri's frustration highlights the pressure on a side that has struggled this season, while Roma's resilience under Gasperini remains evident.
The Transfer Siren · 26 October 2026
Scott McTominay scored three times in a frantic 3-3 Serie A draw between Napoli and Roma, yet his team could not secure a win. The Scottish midfielder, returning from an arrhythmia procedure, finally broke his Serie A scoring drought with a dramatic sequence of goals. Napoli led 2-0 after Frank Anguissa's opener and McTominay's second-half strike, but Roma equalised through Matías Soulé and Leonardo Balerdi. McTominay restored the lead with a long-range finish, only for Balerdi to head in a late equaliser in the 89th minute. Manager Massimiliano Allegri was sent off and later described himself as "not lucid enough" to discuss the match. Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised Soulé's performance, comparing his goal to Lionel Messi. The result leaves Napoli in 10th place, but their improved form with McTominay fit suggests they can challenge for a top-four finish. Allegri's frustration highlights the pressure on a side that has struggled this season, while Roma's resilience under Gasperini remains evident.
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