The quest for the first Serie A since 1990 (when Maradona played in Naples) continues! Napoli made another huge step tonight, with a late winner against a strong Roma side and with a Milan defeat, it seems that only Inter can try to catch Luciano Spaletti’s men, but it will be hard. Because Napoli are 7 points ahead and they are playing fantastic football. They showed a winning mentality again today, as they never gave up after an El Shaawary equalizer and it paid off when Diego Simeone’s son came in as a sub and scored the winner four minutes from time: Napoli – Roma 2-1.14 – In 16 Serie A games played this season, Victor Osimhen has already equalled his best tally of goals scored in a single campaign in the Big-5 European Leagues: 14 (as in the 2021/22 season, but in 27 appearances). Wild.#NapoliRoma pic.twitter.com/WHIXSMTjtm— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) January 29, 2023 This was the night when brilliant Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came back to the starting 11 after an injury, but also the night when Victor Osimhen continued his goalscoring spree. The Nigerian scored the leading goal, his 14th in 16 league matches. On the other hand, Roma played good, but Jose Mourinho is coming back to Rome without a victory against Napoli again. His only two wins against the Napoletans came when he was in Inter. The other six games (including two this season) ended with three draws and three defeats.What a goal!🔥Kvaradona x Osimhen🇳🇬 again🔥pic.twitter.com/3P8qXTd2pw— Dze_Maestro✨ (@charmy_danny) January 29, 2023 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia instantly made a contribution in his comeback game as his cross in the 17th minute came to Osimhen who smashed the ball passed Patricio for the lead. Khvicha made the first chance of the game in the 5th minute, but his strong effort was saved. Napoli nearly scored an own goal after a mixup between goalie Alex Meret and defender Kim Min-Jae but an actual chance for Roma created by Roma players came in the 38th minute, when Dybala tried from 25 meters. In injury time, the guests had the best chance, but Meret saved Leonardo Spinazzola’s shot.El Shaawary Goal vs Napoli | Napoli 1-1 AS Roma pic.twitter.com/2pkpJEtlX1— Foot Stars (@FootStars7) January 29, 2023 🇮🇹 Napoli [2] x 1 Roma 🇮🇹⚽️ Giovanni Simeone🅰️ Piotr Zieliński🏆 #SerieA 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/JDJ5FAVMpK— Closer Esportes (@closeresportes) January 29, 2023 He was subbed at halftime and El Shaawary came in and instantly made an impact. The visitors played much better and had a huge chance 30 minutes from time, but Meter saved Cristante’s shot. Lozano had his opportunity a minute later but Patricio was there. And then El Shaawary used his second opportunity in this match and smashed the ball from 3 meters after a great cross from Zalewski. Out of nothing, Napoli scored the winner. It was a third goal of the season for Giovanni Simeone, at it might end up to be a hugely important goal in Napoli’s title quest.SERIE A – ROUND 20FridayBologna – Spezia 2-0 (1-0)/Posch 37, Orsolini 77/Lecce – Salernitana 1-2 (1-2)/Strefezza 23 – Dia 5, Vilhena 20/SaturdayEmpoli – Torino 2-2 (1-0)/Luperto 37, Marin 69 – Ricci 82, Sanabria 85/Cremonese – Inter 1-2 (1-1)/Okereke 11 – Lautaro 21, 65/Atalanta – Sampdoria 2-0 (1-0)/Maehle 42, Lookman 57/SundayAC Milan – Sassuolo 2-5 (1-3)/Giroud 24, Origi 81 – Defrel 19, Frattesi 21, Berardi 30, Lauriente 47 pen, Henrique 79/Juventus – Monza 0-2 (0-2)Lazio – Fiorentina 1-1 (1-0)/Casale 8 – Gonzalez 49/Napoli – Roma 2-1 (1-0)/Osimhen 17, Simeone 86 – El Shaawary 75/Monday22:45: (1.85) Udinese (3.60) Verona (4.80)***odds are subject to change***
