Napoli demonstrated their strength as hosts by securing a 2-1 win against Lecce during Serie A matchday 29. The visitors initially took charge, with Jamil Siebert scoring a header just 2 minutes into the game. However, Napoli brought the score level when Rasmus Hojlund found the net in the opening minute of the second half. They completed the turnaround with a goal from Matteo Politano at the 66th minute.
Matteo Politano was undoubtedly the standout performer, contributing one goal and attempting three shots on target. Alisson Santos also made his mark with four attempts at the goal.
Head coach Antonio Conte opted for a 3-6-1 formation featuring Alex Meret in goal; with a defensive line of Sam Beukema, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Mathías Olivera; a midfield consisting of Matteo Politano, Frank Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Leonardo Spinazzola, Eljif Elmas, and Alisson Santos; and Rasmus Hojlund leading the attack.
Lecce, managed by Eusebio Di Francesco, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Wladimiro Falcone as goalkeeper; Danilo Veiga, Jamil Siebert, Tiago Gabriel, and Antonino Gallo in defense; Ylber Ramadani, Oumar Ngom, Santiago Pierotti, Lassana Coulibaly, and Lameck Banda in midfield; and Nikola Stulic upfront.
Referee Rosario Abisso officiated the match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Next, Napoli will face Cagliari away, while Lecce is set to meet Roma on their turf.
This victory propels Napoli to 59 points, placing them in third position in the league, whereas Lecce remains at 27 points, sitting in sixteenth place.
Substitutions for Napoli
45’ 2T – Eljif Elmas out for Scott McTominay, Frank Anguissa for Kevin De Bruyne, and Lassana Coulibaly for Omri Gandelman. 71’ 2T – Matteo Politano out for Miguel Gutiérrez. 72’ 2T – Leonardo Spinazzola out for Pasquale Mazzochi. 84’ 2T – Alisson Santos out for Giovane Santana and Oumar Ngom for Sadik Fofana.
Substitutions for Lecce
57’ 2T – Nikola Stulic out for Walid Cheddira. 78’ 2T – Santiago Pierotti out for Konan NDri, Antonino Gallo out for Corrie Ndaba.
Yellow card for Lecce:
19’ 1T Jamil Siebert.