Anguissa clinches priceless win at Via del Mare, Milinkovic-Savic shines from the spot | OneFootball

Conte's team wins and remains at the top alone, awaiting tomorrow's match of Roma: in Lecce, a header by the "usual" Anguissa on a cross from Neres, who replaced the injured Lang, hit hard several times, decides the game at the 70th minute. At 0-0, in the second half, a very doubtful penalty was awarded after VAR for a handball by Juan Jesus, but Camarda had his shot saved by Milinkovic-Savic's big hand.

The "usual" Anguissa delivers three platinum points at "Via del Mare", Milinkovic-Savic is sensational from the penalty

A significant victory, coming at a delicate moment, marking the first official outing without Kevin De Bruyne.

Without their technical leader, Antonio Conte's team returns to resemble the one that, a year ago, built the championship on sacrifice and unity. A battle-hardened Napoli, more concrete, perfectly embracing the spirit of sacrifice and bringing home three valuable points after four negative away games against Manchester City, Milan, Torino, and PSV Eindhoven.

As the experts would say, it's a trench warfare Napoli. A team capable of resisting, suffering, and striking at the right moment, just as their coach likes.

In the first half, Napoli manages possession intelligently, without creating many chances. The only real threat comes from Olivera's feet, while Lecce struggles to be dangerous.

In the second half, the game changes face. At the 53rd minute, a key episode: handball by Juan Jesus, VAR intervenes and awards the penalty. Camarda steps up to the spot, but Milinković-Savić excels and saves, confirming himself as a specialist in penalty saves.

Shortly after, the turning point. Conte brings in Neres, Spinazzola, and McTominay, changing the team's rhythm and structure. At the 73rd minute, from a free-kick taken by Neres, Anguissa anticipates everyone and scores with a header. Zambo steps up in the second half after a "normal" first half, revving up the engine. And in the end, he scores his second consecutive goal after the one against Inter, giving his team 3 vital points. It's the 1-0 that decides the match. Not to forget the other hero of the day, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who has to make a save in all 90 minutes, but what a save: he stops Camarda's penalty and keeps the blue group afloat.

The tactical choices – like the turnover of McTominay, Spinazzola, and Neres to manage physical condition – prove decisive. Even without De Bruyne, and with McTominay, Neres, and Hojlund initially on the bench, Napoli completes its mission. And now it is first alone in the standings, awaiting tomorrow's Roma-Parma.

LECCE-NAPOLI 0-1

Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone 6; Veiga 6.5, Gaspar 6, Gabriel 6, Gallo 6; Berisha 6 (32′ st Pierret NG), Ramadani 6, Coulibaly 6 (32′ st Maleh NG); Pierotti 5.5 (1′ st Tete Morente 6), Camarda 5 (25′ st Stulic 5.5), Banda 6.5 (20′ st N’Dri 6). Coach: Di Francesco 6.5

Napoli (4-3-3): Milinkovic-Savic 7; Di Lorenzo 6, Buongiorno 6.5, Juan Jesus 6, Olivera 5.5 (16′ st Spinazzola 6.5); Anguissa 7, Gilmour 6.5, Elmas 5.5 (40′ st Gutierrez NG); Politano 5.5 (16′ st McTominay 6), Lucca 5 (16′ st Hojlund 5.5), Lang 6.5 (3′ st Neres 7). Coach: Conte 6.5 Referee: Collu Scorers: 24′ st Anguissa (N) Booked: Olivera (N), Ramadani (L), N’Dri (L) Sent off: – Notes: At the 11th minute of the second half, Milinkovic-Savic saves a penalty from Camarda (L).

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