McTominay strikes: Napoli moves past Turin and secures first place

McTominay strikes: Napoli passes in Turin and secures first place

Napoli won away in Turin 1-0 thanks to McTominay’s goal and secured its first place in Serie A: Conte’s team scored its second win in a row at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino and climbed to 32 points, a safe distance from Atalanta, Inter and Fiorentina on 28. Vanoli’s men, on the other hand, continue to struggle, falling to 12th place after their fourth defeat in their last five matches.

After a diesel start, Antonio Conte’s team took the field and came close to taking the lead twice through Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia. On the half-hour mark, the Georgian è decisive for the guests’ lead: served by Anguissa, Kvaratskhelia found McTominay in the box who put Napoli ahead on 31' with a left-footed shot at the first post. Toro reacted immediately and Coco in the final half came close to equalizing.

In the second half, Napoli waits while Torino tries to create dangers: but the Azzurri always have the sharpest chances, Di Lorenzo and Olivera (great save by Milinkovic-Savic at 65') come close to doubling the score.

Final of Parthenopean brand, Milinkovic-Savic denies 2-0 to the newly entered Simeone, then Neres sees the doubling goal cancelled for offside. Little bad for Napoli, which continues to hold on to the lead.