"Professional football has a short memory."

  "It's been just over a year, but people seem to have fotten how servative Gao Shen was when he coached Real Madrid. Even his double was achieved through a strong defensive approach."

  "Back when Capello was coag Juventus, after losing to Real Madrid, he said publicly that no one should call Gao Shen 'Capello II' anymore, because Gao Shen was even more servative than he was."

  "But who would have thought that after ing to Italy, Gao Shen would bee synonymous with attag football."

  "For him now, defensive ter-attacks are just returning to an old skill. He knows it like the back of his hand!"

  This was the Italian TV entator's refle after watg Napoli's steady ter-attag py.

  And indeed, Napoli's approach to defensive ter-attacks felt natural and well-practiced.

  Although they started with a defeanapoli's ter-attag style wasn't simply about parking the bus; it was a flexible, multi-yered defense.

  Mostly, they set up a press zoween the halfway line and about 30 meters in front of their goal, with Vidal and Nainggon c rge areas with their intense running, while Thiago Motta anchored the line.

  With the front three also pressing, Napoli's entire defense was meticulous and well-anized.

  As soon as they won the ball, Napoli quickly unched ter-attacks down the fnks, attag swiftly and ruthlessly.

  Oher hand, Roma, after g twoals, had their morale severely impacted, and the pyers' fighting spirit took a hit. Adding to that, their usual "wolf pack" attack style couldn't create enough threats against Napoli's defense, causing frustration throughout the Roma lineup.

  Initially, Roma still mao ter, but gradually, they started to lose heart.

  In the 43rd minute of the first half, Napoli once again stole the ball in midfield.

  Nainggon caught up to Pizarro and, after successfully stealing the ball, passed it to Bonucci.

  Bonucci, pressured by Totti, passed it out to Lichtsteiner on the right.

  Perrotta and Mani Jr. both pressed Lichtsteirying to trap him.

  Everyone khat st season, Napoli's right fnk had been their biggest weakness.

  But Lichtsteiner, clearly strohan Geio Garics, held his ground. Even when forced wide, he shielded the ball with his body against the pressita. Seeing Thiago Motta drop ba time to offer support, he quickly passed the ball to him.

  This was a ball prote and pass that demonstrated solid skill. If Lichtsteiner's teique were weaker, a mistake here would have led to a dangerous ter-attack for Roma.

  Thiago Motta received the ball, quickly advang forward before passing it to Di Maria ahead.

  Di Maria moved into open space, receiving Motta's pass while fag sideways, and tinued dribbling forward, heading toward ho's area.

  By this point, Roma's defense had shifted to the ter, leaving their left fnk wide open.

  As Di Maria drove forward, attrag ho and De Rossi's attention, he passed the ball wide to the left fnk.

  There, Dosena sprinted forward, trolling the ball he toue and delivering a left-footed cross.

  To avoid ho's block, Dosena's cross had a high ard wasn't particurly fast. When the ball ehe penalty area, Pellè ositioned with his back to the goal, Mexes marking him from behind, with Ferrari nearby and De Rossi closing in from the front.

  Mexes marked Pellè closely, while De Rossi moved in for the cleara the same time as Pellè, trying to disrupt his py.

  But Pellè, tall and with long legs, got the first touch, though he failed to trol it properly.

  The ball deflected slightly to the left of both pyers.

  Just as Pellè and De Rossi turo chase the ball, a blue jersey suddenly surged into the penalty area, and before the ball hit the ground, Vidal struck it with a powerful volley.

  The ball rocketed toward the lower left er of the goal at lightning speed.

  "GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!"

  "3-0!!!!!!"

  "Another brilliant goal from Napoli!"

  "The Chilean midfielder, Arturo Vidal, strikes from the back!"

  After sg, Vidal turned around, sliding across the grass as he celebrated.

  Napoli fans iands went wild with cheers.

  he visiting team's bench, Gao Shen celebrated exuberantly with his assistants.

  "It was a sharp and swift ter-attack!"

  "Napoli's attack moved so quickly, transitioning from the right side forward to breaking Roma's defense from the left. It was a very deliberate ter-attack."

  "ho, who used to py under Gao Shen at Real Madrid, was clearly targeted tonight. Gao Shen knows him very well."

  "And tonight, Napoli used his side as their main attag el!"

  The first half ended with Napoli leading 3-0.

  By that point, the match seemed to be firmly under trol.

  Napoli was highly likely to win, but Gao Shen warned his pyers to stay vigint during the half-time break.

  "Remember, don't give our oppos even a sliver of hope!"

  "I want a plete victory!"

  "A perfect victory!"

  Gao Shen tio stir up his pyers' fighting spirit.

  At this stage, while Napoli was still some distance from the level of Inter Min, there was no question that Gao Shen was fident fag Roma, especially after such a smooth first half.

  As long as Napoli held onto the lead and prevented Roma from sg, Gao Shen would be satisfied.

  More importantly, this victory would help lift the team's spirits after their draw with Inter Min and give them a psychological edge for their uping match against Juventus.

  Meanwhile, Roma was refleg on their first-half tactics.

  Spalletti made a ge at half-time, substituting ho with Cassetti.

  This substitution was clearly in respoo the goal ceded just before the end of the first half.

  While ho's offensive ability was undeniable, his defense was a well-known weakness.

  Back when Gao Shen was at Real Madrid, he hadn't been satisfied with ho's defense, which was why he had favored Arbeloa.

  Spalletti seemed to believe that ho's defensive shortings had tributed to the goal Napoli scored te in the first half.

  As the sed half began, Roma pressed fgressively.

  Napoli tio defend steadily, waiting for ter-attack opportunities.

  Vidal and Nainggon's relentless running and defensive ce in midfield was truly remarkable.

  Together, they created a solid human wall in midfield, making it extremely difficult for Roma to pee Napoli's defense, let alone reach the penalty area.

  Time and time again, the Red Wolf Legion's efforts were thwarted.

  Ih minute, Spalletti substituted Mani with Vu?ini?.

  Last season, Mani had posed a signifit threat on Napoli's right side, and Garics had struggled to tain him.

  But tonight, Lichtsteiner had kept Mani at bay, nullifying his influence.

  Due to defensive responsibilities, Lichtsteiner's offensive tributions were limited, but his defense was solid and reassuring.

  As soon as Vu?ini? came oried to create ces on the left, Napoli's right side, but as he attempted a dribble,

  Lichtsteiner intercepted him ly.

  After several passes, the ball was intercepted by Roma.

  This time, Totti dropped deep to receive the ball. After turning, he attempted a forass to link up with Giuly.

  The two tried a owo bination on Napoli's left side, but David Luiz intervened, breaking up the py. Totti, frustrated, nearly stumbled and fell.

  In his frustration, the Roma captain fouled David Luiz ialiation.

  No question about it tonight, the Brazilian defender's performance had been outstanding.

  Not only had he scored twi the offensive end, but he was also a ro defense, leaving a sting impression.

  If he was sidered the scapegoat in their st match against Inter Min, tonight he was Napoli's hero.

  After getting up, David Luiz quietly set the ball for a free kick.

  The referee immediately blew his whistle, disallowing a quick restart.

  Both Roma and Napoli took their positions, with the Napoli pyers pushing up.

  Everyone khis pass would likely target Pellè, so the Italian striker became the focal point of Roma's defense, with Mexes and Ferrari marking him closely.

  Pellè, notig the focus on him, dropped back, allowing Di Maria and Sao advance, adding more plexity to Roma's defense.

  As Ferrari followed Pellè, Mexes, Cassetti, and Too were left to cover the back.

  David Luiz delivered a low, fast free kick straight to Pellè.

  The Italian striker and Ferrari both jumped, but Pellè, with his height and strength, took the better position and headed the ball into the penalty area.

  Both Di Maria and Sanchez darted forward.

  Sanchez, arriving at the top of the box, shielded the ball with his body, blog Mexes and Too. As the ball bounced, he sent it to the right of the penalty area and chased after it.

  Mexes and Too desperately tried to catch up, but Sanchez, agile aermined, pressed forward.

  Goalkeeper Curci braced himself in the small box, squatting and ready to block Sanchez's shot. But Sanchez's volley sped past him, brushing the right post and slipping into Roma's .

  "GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!"

  "4-0!!!!!"

  "Another emphatic goal from Napoli!"

  "Sanchez's sharp ter-attack seals Roma's fate tonight!"

  "Napoli cims another ving victory, following their triumph over Udinese!"