SSC Napoli fails in the title fight: only one point against Udinese!

In the tension field of Italian series A, the SSC Napoli had to accept an unexpected loss of points in the home game against Udinese Calcio on Sunday. The league leader, who went into play with great ambitions, was only able to achieve a 1: 1 and missed it to expand his lead over the pursuer Inter Milan. In the 37th minute, Scott Mctominay gave the home side through a skillful header after a corner. But this joy only lasted briefly, because only three minutes later Ekkelenkamp equalized for the guests from Udine with a spectacular shot.

After the equalization, the SSC Napoli left numerous opportunities unused, while Udinese was well organized and prepared for counterattack. It was a game that was mainly dominated by the house team, but without the desired second goal. Zambo Anguissa could have decided the game in the 70th minute, but only hit the header into nothing. With 54 points, Napoli stays at the top of the table, but sees himself in great danger on Monday evening when Master Inter Milan against Fiorentina has the opportunity to move up to one point. Das berichtet Kicker.de.

a game with effects

The game was not only important for the table, but also reflects the challenges with which Napoli is faced with this season. Although the SSC Napoli had the booklet of action in hand, it was the guests who scored strongly by Ekkelenkamps, as krone.at . The disappointment about the missed threesome is great, especially because Inter Milan now has the opportunity to shorten the distance. Napoli will continue in the coming week at the away game against Lazio Rome, where they will try to show the reaction to this unexpected loss of points.