Napoli returned to winning ways in Serie A, defeating Udinese 3-1 at the BluEnergy Stadium. The Neapolitans, coming off back-to-back defeats in the cup and league against Lazio, showed character and determination, overturning an early deficit with a dominant second half.
Udinese started strong, taking the lead in the 23rd minute thanks to Florian Thauvin on a penalty kick, which was missed and rebounded into the net, able to capitalize on one of the few chances created by the Friulian team in the first half. Napoli, however, did not lose their composure and reacted in the second half, dominating the game with high pressing and a high pace.
The equalizer came in the 50th minute thanks to Romelu Lukaku, who took advantage of a precise through ball from Mathías Olivera to score one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The goal gave confidence to the Neapolitans, who continued to push, finding the double in the 76th minute with an unfortunate own goal from Giannetti, put under pressure by a cross from Neres.
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa sealed the deal in the 80th minute with a powerful finish after a smart assist from Lobotka. Udinese attempted a timid reaction, but never seriously worried goalkeeper Alex Meret. With this victory, Napoli consolidates its position at the top of the table and relaunches itself after the recent period of crisis.
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I think Napoli did very well to win this match. Even though they started badly, they managed to react. Lukaku played well and Giannetti's own goal was a strange thing but in the end it went well.