The away game in Udine could bring back good memories for Napoli, since it was here that they secured their league title a year earlier. Now the southern Italians are far from the top, and Udinese are fighting against relegation.
The first half brought a very low standard, the two teams never hit the goal. Perhaps the only thing worth noting was the commemoration of the 1976 earthquake, the natural disaster claimed 965 lives. Pause.
After the break, Napoli switched to a higher gear, Maduka Okoye was able to block Jens Cajuste’s shot, but the visiting team took the lead in the 51st minute: Matteo Politano’s pass was headed into the net by Victor Osimhen from the top five with the help of the goal post.
Osimhen also scored a disallowed goal early on, and it looked like Napoli would take the three points. But in overtime, Thomas Kristensen’s headed ball was sent into the net by Isaac Success, saving the match as a draw. Napoli have thus remained winless in four games, Udinese seven, and the latter remained in the relegation zone despite scoring points.
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