He may be harshly criticized by Argentinean fans, but when he has to play against Italian sides, there's no one better than Gonzalo Higuaín.
Today, the former Real Madrid striker scored Napoli's two goals, giving the Partenopei three points against Inter. With this win, Maurizio Sarri's side is the new Serie A leader.
Higuaín could not wait to score his first goal of the day, and just 65 seconds into the game, he placed a right-footed kick into the top left hand corner of Samir Handanovic's net.
#NapoliInter 1-0 (5'Higuain) https://t.co/eWBR9Tp0cY
— Marco (@marcoross1995) November 30, 2015
As the game went on, both sides enjoyed chances to give fans something to talk about, but Yuto Nagatomo's red card stole the show just before the first half was over. Having a one man and a one goal lead over their visitors, Napoli showed no mercy and netted the second goal of the evening, thanks to Higuain's skills.
Doblete del Pipita Higuaín ante el Inter https://t.co/SfP9dP3H7K
— Cracks de Fútbol (@CracksDel_Fut) November 30, 2015
Adem Ljajic made it 2-1 for Inter, but despite their efforts, Napoli prevailed and succeeded the Neroazzurri as the new Serie A leaders. Nevertheless, Inter enjoyed a couple of chances in the game's final minute.
THIS happened in last 40 sec of Napoli-Inter. 10 man Inter almost tied the game but Pepe Reina & luck save the day pic.twitter.com/O95mcouz1V
— Marco Messina (@Marcocalcio22) November 30, 2015
Here's how fans celebrated Napoli's win.
Higuain with 2 goals, must have been watching Niang highlights this weekend
— Milan Guys (@TheMilanGuys) November 30, 2015
Higuain now is as decisive for Napoli as Tevez was for Juve, to me el Pipita is not just best striker but also best player in Serie A
— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) November 30, 2015
Napoli goes top of the Serie A. Can't say I'm surprised. My head is still dizzy from the game. #ForzaNapoli
— Tim Sparv (@TimSparv) November 30, 2015
Last time Napoli were leading Serie A at this stage of the season was in 89-90. Year of their second and final Scudetto.
— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) November 30, 2015