O Napoli faced the Juventus this Sunday, away from home, for the 31st round of the Italian Championshipand won 1-0. The team increased its lead and prevented the opponent from taking second place.
With now 78 points, Napoli is still at the top, with 17 units of difference for Lazio, which comes next. Juve, in turn, is in third place, with 59 added.
The goal of the match came only in the second half stoppage time. Eljif Elmas delivered an accurate cross into the penalty area. Giacomo Raspadori took advantage of the move and finished with a quick shot, filling the net.
Juventus even scored a time a little earlier, but it was invalidated. Di Maria took chances from outside the area and hit the target. However, VAR saw a foul on the original play and the referee disallowed the move.
Following the season, the Old Lady faces the duel against Inter Milan, this Wednesday. The game, valid for the return of the Italian Cup semifinal, takes place from 4 pm (Brasília time) – the first leg was 1 to 1.
Napoli, on the other hand, returns to the field next Saturday, when they receive Salernitana, at 10am.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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