NEW DELHI: A goal by Victor Osimhen and an own goal by Empoli defender Ardian Ismajli helped 10-man Napoli beat Empoli 2-0 in Serie A on Saturday. With this win, Napoli have extended their lead over second-placed Inter Milan to a staggering 18 points.
Napoli remain top of the standings on 65 points. Empoli are 12th on 28.
Napoli dominated the clash from the outset and pushed mid-table Empoli enough to pressure Ismajli into opening the scoring with an own goal in the 17th minute.
Napoli remain top of the standings on 65 points. Empoli are 12th on 28.
Napoli dominated the clash from the outset and pushed mid-table Empoli enough to pressure Ismajli into opening the scoring with an own goal in the 17th minute.
Osimhen made it 2-0 for Napoli just before the half-hour mark, tapping in a rebound from close range after Empoli keeper Guglielmo Vicario had parried a strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia right into the Nigerian’s path.
The visitors were left with 10 men in the 67th minute after defender Mario Rui received a direct red for a foul on Empoli striker Francesco Caputo.
(With inputs from Reuters)