Osimnhen seals Napoli win over Roma to extend lead at Serie A summit

Chasing their first victory over Napoli since November 2019, it looked as if Roma’s Derby del Sole woes would worsen just before the break when referee Massimiliano Irrati pointed to the spot for a foul from goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

A swipe of the Roma shot-stopper’s right hand had forced Napoli’s Tanguy Ndombele to the floor, but after a VAR review, the penalty was rightly overturned.

Aggrieved by Irrati’s change of heart on the penalty decision, Luciano Spalletti’s side continued to probe throughout the second half, before eventually finding the opener nine minutes from time.

Having led the line superbly for the visitors all evening, Osimhen found the net with a rifled first-time strike into the top left corner, leaving goalkeeper Patricio with little chance of making a save.

Only once since 1930 have Napoli ever won 11 consecutive fixtures across all competitions, with the late Osimhen goal ensuring this dazzling Azurri run continues.

Roma, who missed the chance to win four Serie A games in a row for the first time under Jose Mourinho, remain fifth in the table, an ever-growing seven points behind leaders Napoli.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

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