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Napoli demonstrated their title credentials with a spirited comeback to finish Juventus’ unbeaten run in Naples this night.
Juve began brightly, with Kenan Yildiz creating a superb alternative for himself, however Alex Meret produced an excellent save to disclaim the teen.
Napoli took that as a wake-up name and commenced to exert strain, with each groups trying to find the opening purpose. Matteo Politano got here shut subsequent, hitting the publish with an opportunity he ought to have transformed.
The match lived as much as expectations, with each side attacking with intent. Nevertheless, it was Juventus who broke the impasse within the forty third minute, as Randal Kolo Muani scored along with his first shot heading in the right direction—an ideal means for the Bianconeri to go into half-time.
Napoli emerged for the second half with renewed dedication, and Politano once more troubled the Juventus defence early on. The guests’ resistance was examined additional when Michele di Gregorio made a heroic goal-line save to protect Juve’s lead.
Nevertheless, the strain lastly advised seven minutes later, as Frank Anguissa equalised for Napoli following poor defending by Weston McKennie.
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The momentum stayed firmly with Napoli, who continued to dominate the sport. Their efforts have been rewarded when Romelu Lukaku transformed from the penalty spot after Manuel Locatelli dedicated a foul within the field. Locatelli was instantly substituted, however Juventus struggled to discover a means again into the match.
Napoli maintained management till the ultimate whistle, securing an important victory and ending Juve’s unbeaten Serie A streak.
