Napoli achieved a very important victory in the battle for the title in Italy, after defeating Juventus 2-1 at home in the derby of the 22nd round of Serie A.
At the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, the result was opened by the new striker of the Bianconeri, Randal Colo Muani, who gave the visitors the lead in the 43rd minute after a good reaction to a mix-up in the Napoli penalty area. At the beginning of the second half, Romelu Lukaku came close to an equalizer, but his header was cleared by the goalkeeper off the goal line. The Neapolitans still equalized in the 57th minute, when Andre-Franck Zambo Angisa headed in a cross from Matteo Politano. In the 69th minute, Scott McTominay showed good technique in the opponent's penalty area and won a penalty, which Romelu Lukaku converted.
Antonio Conte's players kept their lead until the end and took important three points. Napoli now has 53 points, six more than second-placed Inter, who have played two games less. For Juventus, this was their first defeat since the start of the season. The Turin team is in fifth place with 37 points.
Other results:
Como - Atalanta 1:2
Empoli - Bologna 1:1. | BGNES
