February 23, (THEWILL) – Napoli missed an opportunity to reclaim the Serie A leadership following a 2-1 defeat to Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The result extends their winless league run to four matches, dealing a significant setback to their title aspirations.
The opening stages proved problematic for Antonio Conte’s side when defender Amir Rrahmani directed Matteo Politano’s throw-in past his own goalkeeper, Alex Meret, in the seventh minute. Giacomo Raspadori brought Napoli level seven minutes later, capitalising on defensive errors to finish beyond Jean Butez.
Como, under the management of Cesc Fabregas, maintained their defensive structure despite creating limited attacking opportunities throughout the match. The hosts registered just two attempts on goal during the first half, while Napoli forward, Romelu Lukaku, struggled to make an impact with eight touches and a single shot before his substitution after 60 minutes.
The decisive moment arrived through Assane Diao, who converted Nico Paz’s pass with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area. This marked Diao’s third consecutive league match with a goal, establishing a personal milestone in his top-flight career.
The victory holds particular significance for Como, being only their second Serie A triumph over Napoli in more than 70 years. Their previous success against the Neapolitan side occurred in November 1952, followed by 18 meetings yielding 14 defeats and four draws before this momentous result.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
