Napoli x Milan - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Napoli claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Milan in Serie A 25/26, with Matteo Politano providing the decisive moment late in the second half. The forward struck on 79 minutes with a left-footed effort from a difficult position on the right, giving the home side the only goal of the match.

The result came at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in fixture number 31, with Napoli managing to make their slight statistical edge count. They finished with more possession, holding 54% to Milan's 46%, and also led in shots, 10 to 7.

Napoli were more threatening throughout, recording three shots on target and four corners, while Milan managed just one shot on target and one corner. The expected goals figures also reflected the balance of the game, with Napoli on 1.05 and Milan on 0.58.

Politano's strike was the decisive contribution, and it was his second goal in the competition after 28 matches. It proved enough for Napoli to take the points in a closely contested league encounter.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Napoli leads AC Milan 1-0. Matteo Politano scores for Napoli with a left-footed shot from a difficult position on the right.

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GOAL Napoli: Matteo Politano (Napoli) scores!

Matteo Politano scores goal number 2 in the competition (28 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match