Billy Gilmour Breaks Goal Drought as Napoli Edge Pisa 3-2
What a night it turned out to be in Naples, as Billy Gilmour finally got his long-awaited first senior club goal and helped Napoli secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Pisa. For those who have followed his career, this was a moment that had been building for years, and it could not have come at a better time.
The 24-year-old Scottish midfielder, who has played over 120 professional matches across Chelsea, Norwich, Brighton, and now Napoli, had never found the net at club level before tonight. That streak ended in the 39th minute at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, when he latched onto a low ball from the left. With a quick dummy that sent a Pisa defender sliding, Gilmour opened up space for himself and fired a strike that, helped by a deflection, found its way past the goalkeeper. The crowd erupted, and Gilmour’s teammates swarmed him—it was a moment of both relief and joy.
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But Napoli’s night was not smooth sailing. Pisa, showing real resilience, drew level through a controversial penalty converted by M’Bala Nzola. Tension rose in the stands, but Napoli regained control when Leonardo Spinazzola scored with a brilliant strike from distance, restoring their advantage. The energy lifted again, and soon after, Lorenzo Lucca added a third with a powerful finish, sending manager Antonio Conte sprinting onto the pitch in celebration.
Still, Pisa refused to go quietly. A defensive slip from Giovanni Di Lorenzo gifted the visitors another goal late in the match, setting up a nervy final stretch. At 3-2, every Napoli fan was on edge, but the champions managed to hold on, securing all three points and maintaining their perfect start to the Serie A season.
For Gilmour, this was more than just a goal—it was a statement. Having already scored twice for Scotland at international level, he had been waiting for this breakthrough moment in club football. And it came in a match that carried real weight, as Napoli moved two points clear of Juventus at the top of the table after four rounds. His fellow Scot, Scott McTominay, also played his part, assisting the decisive third goal before the final whistle.
Manager Antonio Conte was quick to temper the celebrations, reminding everyone that Napoli are still adapting to the demands of balancing Serie A with European competition. Nine new players have joined the squad, and while expectations are high, he stressed that the team is still learning to cope with the pressure of carrying the Scudetto badge on their chest.
Yet, no matter what Conte says, the story of the night belonged to Billy Gilmour. After years of hard work and patience, the Scottish midfielder finally has a goal to his name in club football—and it came while wearing the shirt of Italy’s reigning champions. For Napoli fans, and for Scotland supporters watching abroad, this will be remembered as the night Gilmour truly arrived.
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