Balotelli misses first penalty kick of his career as Napoli defeat Milan

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, missed a penalty for the first time in his career, as Napoli continues their impressive start to campaign, with a 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Before the Serie A game, Balotelli had coverted all 21 of his attempts from the spot, but saw that change after Pepe Reina dived low to his right to keep out his kick on the hour mark.

The former Inter Milan and Manchester City also hit the crossbar, had another penalty shout waved aside, scored in stoppage and was sent off after the whistle, in a typically eventful outing.

Gonzalo Higuain and Miguel Britos scored for Rafa Benitez side.

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