Napoli stings Roma in Rome, closing the gap on the league lead with a precise 1-0 strike
30 November 2025
Overview
Napoli secured a crucial 1-0 victory away to Roma on Sunday evening at the Olimpico, keeping the Serie A title race lively as Round 13 unfolded.
David Neres delivered the decisive strike in the 36th minute, finishing off a rapid counter after a pass from Rasmus Höjlund.
Napoli, coached by Antonio Conte, moved to 28 points and reached a position level with Milan, while Roma sat on 27 and dropped to fourth.
Key moments
Early on, Roma’s goalkeeper Svilar rushed out to clear a long ball toward Höjlund, colliding with the attacker and leaving Napoli with a dangerous moment brewing.
From the left, Neres sent a cross to Di Lorenzo, whose shot clanged off the near post and narrowly stayed out.
In the 27th minute, a Napoli cross toward the goal forced a defender’s header that Svilar had to react to, keeping the scoreline intact at that stage.
After the break, Roma reshuffled in an attempt to add attacking thrust, introducing Baldanzi and Dybala to bolster the attack.
Despite a higher tempo, the second half produced few clear chances, and a string of imprecise passes defined the evening’s rhythm.
Roma’s best late moment came when Dybala threaded a ball to Baldanzi in the box, but Savić stood tall to deny a late equaliser.
The final whistle confirmed Napoli’s 1-0 win as they closed in on the league leaders.
Aftermath
Napoli move to 28 points, drawing level with Milan at the top, while Roma remain on 27 after this defeat.
What a night for the visitors, who struck decisively and defended resolutely when it mattered most.
Punchline time: Napoli took one perfect shot and Roma didn’t even hear the trigger. Sniped them clean!
Bonus: If counter-attacks were a sniper’s toolkit, Napoli just packaged a precise headshot—one shot, one goal, game over.
