Napoli beat Milan thanks to Politano goal, climb the table | OneFootball

Napoli beat Milan 1-0 this Monday (6) at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in a direct clash for the top spots in Serie A. The winning goal came late, from Matteo Politano, who came off the bench to decide the match.

The game pitted two heavyweight coaches against each other: Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri. On the pitch, balance defined much of the match, with few clear chances and a controlled tempo, especially in the first half.

Even with more possession, Napoli found it difficult to break through the Rossoneri defense. Milan, meanwhile, relied on quick transitions, but also without much effectiveness. The best chances before the break came from isolated moments, such as efforts from Spinazzola and Nkunku.

In the second half, Napoli improved and began to occupy more attacking areas. Conte’s team applied pressure, created some good opportunities, and were rewarded in the 34th minute. After a cross from the left and a deflection in the box, Politano appeared at the far post and struck first time, catching Maignan by surprise.

Trailing on the scoreboard, Milan pushed forward in the final minutes. Leão, Pulisic, and Gimenez came on to try to change the game, but the team created very few clear chances despite their territorial pressure.

With the result, Napoli claimed their fifth straight league win and moved past Milan in the table, taking second place and keeping their title dream alive. The Rossoneri, meanwhile, who had been on a good run, lose an important direct showdown and see the battle at the top become even tighter.

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