Empoli – Naples: Napoli Triumphs with a Late Penalty
Match Highlights: Empoli – Naples
In the highly anticipated clash, empoli – naples kicked off with strong aggression from the Tuscan side. Early chances fell to Sebastiano Esposito, whose shot was saved by Napoli's Elia Caprile in the 12th minute. Caprile again showcased his skills, denying Giuseppe Pezzella shortly after. However, Napoli's only notable threat came through Alessandro Buongiorno's header in the 26th minute. After the break, Napoli transformed their strategy. Key substitutions by Antonio Conte included Lukaku and Spinazzola. A pivotal moment arose in the 63rd minute when Faustino Anjorin fouled Matteo Politano, leading to a penalty converted by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, granting Napoli a 1-0 lead. Despite further attempts by Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour to equalize, Napoli managed to maintain their slim advantage till the end.
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