Napoli’s hopes of securing their first Serie A title since 1990 were put on hold after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Salernitana on Sunday. The result means that Napoli remain one point behind league leaders Inter Milan with just two games left to play.
Despite the setback, Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti remained upbeat, insisting that his side still had a chance of winning the title. We knew that this would be a tough game, but we fought hard and created some good chances. Unfortunately, we couldn’t convert them into goals, but we still have everything to play for in the final two matches, he said
Source : Sportsnet
Napoli started the game brightly and took the lead in the 34th minute through a goal from Victor Osimhen. However, Salernitana responded just before halftime with a well-taken strike from Tomasz Kupisz.
Despite dominating possession in the second half, Napoli were unable to find a winner, with Salernitana goalkeeper Vid Belec producing a string of fine saves to keep the hosts at bay.
The draw means that Napoli must now win their remaining two games and hope that Inter Milan slip up in their remaining fixtures. Inter, who have won their last 14 league matches, face Roma and Empoli in their final two games.
The result was met with disappointment by Napoli fans, who had hoped to celebrate their team’s first title in over three decades. However, there was also a sense of pride in the team’s performance, with many fans praising their fighting spirit and determination.
Napoli will now turn their attention to their next match against Fiorentina on Wednesday, knowing that they must win to keep their title hopes alive.
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