Victor Osimhen’s hope of securing his first Serie A title with Napoli, who have also waited 33 years, were delayed after a 1-1 draw with Salernitana on Sunday.
The team needed a win to secure their third league crown with six games remaining in the season, but Boulaye Dia’s stunning strike six minutes from time ensured Salernitana escaped with a point.
Napoli’s coach, Luciano Spalletti, expressed disappointment at not making the fans happy but acknowledged that these points are the hardest ones to get.
Osimhen’s side is now only one point away from emulating Diego Maradona’s success in leading the club to their only previous league titles in 1987 and
The coming midweek round of matches could finally end Napoli’s long wait for glory. Regardless, Napoli’s current stars are pushing to win the league and were decked out in blue and white, starting on the front foot.
The crowd was increasingly apprehensive until Mathias Olivera headed home the opener, causing an eruption of joy inside and outside the stadium.
However, Dia stunned the whole city into silence when he bundled past Victor Osimhen and then lashed home an unsavable shot past Alex Meret.
Inter Milan beat closest challengers Lazio 3-1 earlier in the day, moving them into the top four ahead of AC Milan and Roma on goal difference.
Inter is also four points behind Lazio, who are back in a serious fight for a place in next season’s edition of Europe’s top club competition.
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