Half-Time Report: Napoli struggle against Atalanta BC

Napoli have been unable to turn their dominance into goals following a goalless first half in their Serie A match against Atalanta BC this evening.

The hosts made a strong start to the match and Miguel Britos almost gave them an early lead when his header was turned wide of the post.

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Atalanta's first real moment of danger came from German Denis, who saw his strike comfortably held by Mariano Andujar.

The visitors then wasted a huge opportunity to break the deadlock when Giulio Migliaccio's strike deflected kindly into the path of Alejandro Gomez, but from just a few yards out, the striker put his effort over the bar.

As the first half progressed Napoli enjoyed plenty of possession and Manolo Gabbiadini caused the Atalanta defence a moment of panic with a powerful free kick that was beaten to safety by Marco Sportiello.

However, the visitors withstood further pressure to go into the break on level terms.