Hamsik and Mertens hit hat-tricks as Napoli thrash Bologna


MILAN (Reuters) - Marek Hamsik and Dries Mertens both scored hat-tricks as Napoli demolished Bologna 7-1 away on Saturday after a wild first half which featured five goals, two sendings off and a missed penalty.

Bologna's Mattia Destro saw his spot kick saved by Pepe Reina when Napoli were only two goals ahead while Napoli's Jose Callejon and Bologna's Adam Masina were sent off within minutes of each other.

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