Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen secured a late penalty for Champions Napoli as they defeated Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday.
Giacomo Raspadori, a substitute, scored late in the second half to secure Napoli’s first consecutive wins in five months. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Napoli the lead just before halftime, volleying inside the near post. Federico Chiesa equalized for Juventus in the 81st minute with a shot into the far bottom corner from outside the box.
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However, Raspadori sealed the victory for Napoli two minutes from time, scoring from close range after a rebound. Despite Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny saving a penalty from Osimhen, Napoli secured the win.
With the victory, Napoli climbed to seventh in the standings with 43 points, while Juventus remained second with 57 points after 27 games, holding a narrow one-point lead over third-placed AC Milan.
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