Napoli Defeats Monza in a Strong 4-0 Win

The 21-year-old Kvaratskhelia increased his totals to 3 goals in two matches since joining from Dinamo Batumi.

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He also managed to score on his league debut in Napoli’s 5-2 victory at Hellas Verona.

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Prior to March, Kvaratskhelia played for the Russian team Rubin Kazan,

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but after Russia invaded Ukraine, she switched to Batumi.

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In its first league match at home this season, Napoli dominated the first half,

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but its supporters had to wait until the 35th minute for Kvaratskhelia

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to break down the Monza defense with a long curling shot inside the right post.

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