Napoli demonstrated remarkable resilience in their 3-1 comeback victory over Udinese on December 14, 2024, at the Bluenergy Stadium. This crucial win keeps them within two points of Serie A leaders Atalanta.
The match began with Udinese taking the lead in the 22nd minute. A handball by Stanislav Lobotka resulted in a penalty, which captain Florian Thauvin initially missed. However, he capitalized on the rebound to put his team ahead.
Napoli equalized early in the second half when Romelu Lukaku received a through ball from Scott McTominay, held off his marker, and calmly finished past the goalkeeper.
The turning point came in the 76th minute when Udinese's Lautaro Giannetti inadvertently scored an own goal under pressure from Napoli's David Neres. Five minutes later, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa secured the victory with a low shot, finalizing the score at 3-1.
Head coach Antonio Conte praised his team's performance, emphasizing their control of the game despite the early setback. He highlighted the importance of maintaining possession, pressing high, and dictating play.
This victory is particularly significant following Napoli's recent back-to-back defeats to Lazio, which affected their league standing and resulted in elimination from the Coppa Italia. The team now looks forward to their next match against Genoa, aiming to continue their pursuit of the Serie A title.
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