Napoli celebrated their Scudetto victory with a 1-0 win against Fiorentina, as Victor Osimhen overcame a missed penalty to secure the three points in a festive atmosphere at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
The match began with subdued energy, as both teams fielded significantly changed lineups. Osimhen initially believed he had squandered Napoli’s best opportunity when his second-half penalty was saved by Pietro Terracciano. However, a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia presented Osimhen with a chance for redemption.
Napoli’s leading goal scorer made no mistake with his second penalty attempt, ensuring that the Scudetto celebrations concluded with a victory. Fiorentina showed respect to the champions by giving them a pre-match guard of honor, but they were determined to challenge Napoli during the game. Luka Jovic had an early opportunity, narrowly missing with a header.
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Eljif Elmas missed the target for Napoli as they took time to find their rhythm with Kvaratskhelia and Stanislav Lobotka starting on the bench. Jovic came close again with a deft header, but Pierluigi Gollini denied him. Osimhen also had a chance, but his angled shot found the side netting just before halftime.
Napoli introduced Kvaratskhelia and Lobotka in an attempt to increase their intensity. Lobotka’s immediate impact drew a clumsy foul from Sofyan Amrabat, resulting in Osimhen’s first penalty opportunity. However, Terracciano saved his shot, pushing it around the left post. Nonetheless, Osimhen would get another chance with 16 minutes remaining.
Nicolas Gonzalez tripped Kvaratskhelia inside the penalty area, granting Osimhen a second opportunity.
This time, Osimhen confidently blasted the ball into the roof of the net, ensuring Napoli’s victory. Christian Kouame missed Fiorentina’s best chance to equalize, lifting his shot over the bar late in the match, allowing the champions to hold on to their lead.
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