Napoli missed the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of Serie A after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Udinese. This is the second consecutive draw for the league leaders, who now sit four points clear of second-placed Inter Milan.
Napoli took the lead in the 37th minute through Scott McTominay’s header, but Udinese quickly equalized with a long-range strike from Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. The visitors dominated the second half and created several chances to win the game, but Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret produced a string of fine saves to deny them.
This draw is a setback for Napoli, who had the chance to move six points clear of Inter Milan. Manager Antonio Conte will be disappointed with his team’s performance, particularly their inability to control the game in the second half.
Udinese, on the other hand, will be pleased with their performance. They frustrated Napoli and created several opportunities to win the match, highlighting their resilience and attacking threat.
This draw keeps the Serie A title race alive, with Inter Milan still in contention. Napoli remain in a strong position, but they will need to rediscover their winning form if they are to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
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