Napoli halt Lazio’s winning streak
Frattesi’s opener and a Pedraza own goal leave it 1-1 at the “Maradona,” as Napoli end Lazio’s six-match winning run but stay winless in three.
Napoli and Lazio drew 1-1 at the “Diego Armando Maradona” in the early kick-off of Serie A’s 11th round. The Partenopei extended their winless run to three games in all competitions, but they did end their opponents’ streak of six straight league wins. Lazio, for their part, remain unbeaten at this ground since November 2021, having won their previous four visits.
The Romans started the better side, and their pressure paid off in the 28th minute. Tijjani Noslin advanced with the ball and set up the onrushing Davide Frattesi, who finished it off. Shortly before half-time, Rasmus Højlund missed a great chance to equalise as Christos Mandas stopped the ball on the goal line.
Napoli did draw level in the 48th minute. Scott McTominay met a Noa Lang cross, and the ball deflected in off substitute left-back Alfonso Pedraza for an own goal. The hosts pushed for a winner but couldn’t find one. Kevin De Bruyne came closest in the 59th minute when he beat the goalkeeper, but substitute Diogo Leite raced back to clear before the ball crossed the line.
Despite the draw, Lazio stay top of the table with 29 points, while Napoli remain tenth with 15.
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