Matteo Politano nearly put Napoli in front after a lightning-fast counter-attack. Alen Sherri made a stunning save to thwart Billy Gilmour from point-blank. However, Politano latched onto the loose ball but couldn’t hit the target despite having goal at his mercy.
Federico Dimarco whips the ball into the box and finds Matteo Darmian completely unmarked at the far post. However, the Italian wingback’s feeble attempt allows one of the Como defenders to avert danger with a last-gasp clearance.
Even without Antonio Conte on the bench due to a touchline ban, the atmosphere at Stadio Diego Maradona reaches fever pitch. Let’s see if Cagliari can handle the pressure.
It’s crunch times in Serie A as Inter Milan and Napoli battle it out for the title in one of the most enthralling Scudetto races in recent memory. The Partenopei headed into proceedings with a one-point lead, knowing a win against Cagliari would seal the deal.
On the other hand, Inter’s hopes of becoming the first team other than Juventus since 2009/10 to defend the crown hinges on beating Como on the road and Cagliari upsetting the apple cart beneath Vesuvius.
