Serie A: double scorer, Leonardo Balerdi saves AS Roma in Naples

In the traditional Derby of the Sun, Napoli and AS Roma engaged in a completely crazy match (3-3), this Saturday…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Leonardo Balerdi scored twice late to help AS Roma secure a 3-3 draw against Napoli.
Napoli led via goals from André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and a brace from Scott McTominay.
Matías Soulé also scored for AS Roma in the high-scoring Serie A clash.

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Leonardo Balerdi scored twice late in the match to rescue a 3-3 draw for AS Roma against Napoli during the Derby of the Sun on Saturday. Playing away in Naples for the eighth matchday of Serie A, Roma fought back from multiple deficits to secure a point.

Napoli initially built a two-goal advantage through André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Scott McTominay. Matías Soulé reduced the deficit before McTominay netted his second goal in the 80th minute, but Balerdi struck in the 83rd minute and again in stoppage time to complete Roma's comeback.

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Serie A: double scorer, Leonardo Balerdi saves AS Roma in Naples

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