Napoli are seven points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-0 win over AC Milan(YAJING)
2024-10-29
Romelu Lukaku (right) leads the way for Napoli.
In the early morning of October 30, the 10th round of Serie A began, the "leader" Napoli won 2-0 away to AC Milan, in the case of more than one game, leading the table by 7 points. AC Milan have a game in hand on Napoli and are 11 points off the top.
AC Milan had a number of main players due to injury or suspension. Napoli took the lead after just five minutes when Lukaku took a pass from teammate Anguiza and burst into the box to open the scoring. After that, Milan launched a counter-attack, but Napoli goalkeeper Meret did well to save several threatening shots. In the 44th minute, Napoli extended their lead through a long-range goal by Kvaraczhelia.
Early in the second half, Milan striker Morata headed in the goal, but the goal was disallowed after the VAR (video assistant referee) confirmed that it was offside. Since then, both sides have not scored, and Napoli has won five consecutive league games.
Napoli coach Conte said after the game that the two teams (Napoli and AC Milan) have changed coaches for the new season, both with the words "under construction". "Every club sets targets at the start of the season and Napoli's target is to get back into European competition." "Conti said.