A round-trip match that did not disappoint
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona witnessed an electrifying duel. Donyell Malen, the Dutchman who has arrived strongly from Aston Villa, was once again the great threat. But Napoli, with heart and character, never gave up.
Malen opened the scoring early, in the 7th minute. It seemed like Roma controlled the pace. However, just before the break, Leonardo Spinazzola equalized the match for the hosts. A goal that changed the energy completely.
The second part was another roller coaster. Malen appeared again from eleven meters to make it 1-2. It was his fourth goal in two games. But this Roma of Daniele De Rossi still does not know how to close the matches.
Alisson Santos, coming off the bench, scored a great goal for the ages. A right-footed shot from 25 meters that slipped into the corner and unleashed madness in Naples. A tie that tastes like a moral victory.
Substitute Robinio Vaz had a couple of very clear chances to give the visitors the three points, but he was not fine in front of the goal.
What does this result mean?
Napoli consolidates its position in third place and maintains a three-point advantage over Roma, which remains fifth. The fight for the Champions League is more alive than ever.
Other results of the day
- Inter remains unstoppable: They beat Juventus 3-2 and already lead with eight points ahead of Milan.
- Bologna breathes: They put an end to a bad streak of four consecutive defeats by winning 2-1 against Torino.
- Sassuolo gains pace: They achieved their third victory in four games against Udinese (2-1).
- Drama in Parma-Verona: Parma won 2-1 against the bottom team, who played with one less from the 11th minute.
- Cremonese and Genoa signed a goalless draw (0-0).
One more day that shows that in Serie A nothing is given. Every point is sweated until the last second.
