Napoli Extends Unbeaten Streak in Rome, Defeats Roma to Maintain Serie A LeadNapoli Extends Unbeaten Streak in Rome, Defeats Roma to Maintain Serie A Lead In a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, Napoli reaffirmed their dominance in Serie A on Sunday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a resilient Roma side. The Partenopei, who entered the match with an impressive unbeaten run, extended their streak to 21 games, maintaining their commanding lead atop the Italian top flight. Napoli’s dominance was evident from the outset, with Victor Osimhen opening the scoring in the 17th minute. The Nigerian forward latched onto a beautiful pass from Piotr Zielinski and slotted the ball past Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio. However, Roma refused to be outdone and equalized just after the half-hour mark. Stephen El Shaarawy found the net with a powerful shot from the edge of the area, bringing the home crowd to their feet. The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the winning goal. As extra time approached, Napoli substitute Giovanni Simeone proved to be the match-winner. In the 86th minute, Simeone received a pinpoint cross from Eljif Elmas and headed the ball into the back of the net. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Napoli players and supporters, who had witnessed a remarkable victory against one of their toughest rivals. Napoli’s unbeaten streak now stands at an impressive 21 games, including 18 wins and three draws. They remain six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan, who defeated Atalanta 1-0 earlier in the day. Roma, meanwhile, remain in fifth place with 42 points, trailing fourth-placed Lazio by two points. Napoli’s victory was a testament to their resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in their ability. With the Serie A title within their grasp, the Partenopei are now in a prime position to end their 33-year drought and bring the Scudetto back to Naples.
