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Napoli seal Supercoppa after epic Tevez v Higuain duel

It went all the way to penalties.

NAPOLI WON THE Supercoppa Italiana tonight after triumphing in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw with Juventus..

Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain scored two apiece to take the showpiece match to spot kicks, where Simone Padoin missed the crucial effort to hand the trophy to Rafa Benitez’ side.

Here is the opener, Tevez capitalising on a mistake.

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Higuain brought the sides level with 22 minutes remaining.

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His compatriot showed excellent awareness in extra time to let Paul Pogba’s pass roll before firing Juve into the lead after 106 minutes.

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And the momentum shifted Napoli’s way when Higuain popped up with this glorious poacher’s goal to send the game to penalties.

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The shoot-out ended 6 – 5 to Napoli, Padoin missing the last kick of the game.
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