Napoli’s Scudetto dreams were dealt a crushing blow as Lazio secured a 2-0 win in Serie A on Sunday.
The visitors dominated the game from start to finish, with Ciro Immobile opening the scoring in the 25th minute.
Immobile’s strike was his 24th of the season, and it proved to be the decisive moment in the match.
Napoli pushed hard for an equaliser, but Lazio’s defence held firm, and the visitors sealed the win with a second goal in the 85th minute.
Key Moments
Ciro Immobile’s 25th-minute opener set the tone for the rest of the game.
Lazio’s second goal in the 85th minute sealed the win and effectively ended Napoli’s Scudetto hopes.
Reaction
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti expressed his disappointment at the result, saying: ‘We were unable to create any real scoring opportunities, and Lazio punished us for it.’
What it Means
The loss means Napoli slip to third place in the Serie A table, four points behind leaders Inter Milan, who have a game in hand.
Lazio, on the other hand, move up to fifth place and are now within striking distance of a European spot.
Up Next
Napoli face a crucial match against Roma on April 21, while Lazio travel to face Udinese on April 24.
References
- Football Italia
- AP
- AS
