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Napoli Secures Dramatic 2-1 Victory Over Juventus
Last night at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for football fans as Napoli secured an exciting 2-1 victory over Juventus in Serie A action.
Giacomo Raspadori emerged as the hero with his 88th-minute winner, sealing a dramatic win for the home side.
The match started with Juventus showing their intent early on, creating chances & putting pressure on Napoli’s defence. However, it was Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who broke the deadlock with a stunning volley in the 42nd minute, sending the home crowd into joy.
Juventus fought back, & Federico Chiesa’s late equalizer seemed to salvage a point for the visitors. But the drama was far from over. Napoli was awarded a penalty, only for Victor Osimhen to see his effort saved by Wojciech Szczesny.
However, Raspadori was quick to react, smashing in the rebound & securing all three points for Napoli in a moment of pure ecstasy for the fans.
The win marked Napoli’s consecutive league victories for the first time since September, moving them up to seventh place in the Serie A standings.
On the other hand, Juventus’s title aspirations took a significant blow as they now trail league leaders Inter Milan by 12 points
