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Napoli secured a dramatic victory over Juventus in Serie A, with Giacomo Raspadori’s 88th-minute goal proving decisive in a thrilling encounter.
The match saw both teams battle fiercely for a crucial win, with Napoli ultimately emerging triumphant to edge closer to a European qualification spot in the league.
Despite Victor Osimhen missing a late penalty, Raspadori capitalized on the rebound to secure the vital three points for Napoli.
Juventus had looked set to salvage a draw after Federico Chiesa’s 81st-minute strike, but Raspadori’s late heroics dashed their hopes of avoiding defeat.
Napoli had taken the lead earlier in the game through a deflected Khvicha Kvaratskhelia volley, putting them in the driving seat before Juventus fought back.
Despite missing chances of their own, Juventus failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with Dusan Vlahovic hitting the post with a chipped effort.
The defeat leaves Juventus trailing leaders Inter Milan by 12 points in the Serie A standings, with their title hopes fading further.
Napoli manager Francesco Calzona continued his unbeaten run since taking charge of the club, securing his first win at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in style.
With Napoli now just three points behind sixth-placed Atalanta, the race for European qualification intensifies as the season progresses.
In another Serie A fixture, Champions League-chasing Bologna secured a vital 2-1 victory over Atalanta, with Lewis Ferguson scoring the winning goal to keep his side in fourth place, four points clear of Roma.
