Napoli

2024 - 10 - 26

Napoli's Di Lorenzo Dribbles to Glory: A 1-0 Victory Over Lecce!

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In a thrilling encounter, Napoli edged past Lecce with a late winner from Di Lorenzo, keeping them five points clear at the top of Serie A! Can they maintain this momentum?

On October 26, 2024, Napoli faced Lecce in a tightly contested match that ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the second half to ensure that Napoli remains at the summit of Serie A, now five points clear of the competition. The win showcased Napoli's resilience and tactical discipline as they extended their unbeaten run in the league.

Antonio Conte, Napoli's head coach, had made headlines before the match by emphasizing that his team's approach is not based simply on possession. He stated, "We don't believe in possession for possession's sake,” highlighting their intent to keep the game dynamic and focused on scoring opportunities rather than mere ball control. The strategy paid off, as their pressing game disrupted Lecce's flow, leading to crucial chances that ultimately culminated in Di Lorenzo's goal.

Lecce struggled to find their rhythm and were left to rue missed opportunities as Napoli defended determinedly. The match was also marked by the energy of the home fans, who filled the stadium with chants of support for their team. As the clock ticked down, tensions ran high, but Di Lorenzo's well-placed shot in the 70th minute sent the supporters into a frenzy, reaffirming Napoli's stronghold on the league's peak position.

In the wake of this match, Napoli’s focus shifts to upcoming fixtures, notably their expected showdown with AC Milan. Moreover, fresh scouting reports reveal that Napoli is closely monitoring Girona's Miguel Gutierrez as a potential addition to their roster, following Real Madrid's interest in the player. With a mix of experienced players and promising talent, Napoli seems poised for an exciting season ahead!

Did you know? Giovanni Di Lorenzo's goal marks his sixth in the league this season, making him one of the top-scoring defenders in Serie A! Furthermore, Napoli's unbeaten streak now stands at an impressive 15 matches, establishing them as serious title contenders yet again. Can they maintain this momentum and realize their championship dreams? Stay tuned!

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Napoli 1-0 Lecce (Oct 26, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Napoli vs. Lecce Italian Serie A game from October 26, 2024 on ESPN.

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Conte: 'Possession for its own sake' not what Napoli want (Football Italia)

Antonio Conte explains why his Napoli does not believe in 'possession for its own sake' and facing Lecce brings back memories of his unusual first Serie A ...

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Serie A 2024-25: Di Lorenzo goal earns leader Napoli 1-0 win over ... (Sportstar)

A second-half goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo was enough to earn Napoli a 1-0 win over struggling Lecce on Saturday, and the home side extended its unbeaten ...

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Serie A Liveblog: Napoli-Lecce and Atalanta-Verona (Yahoo Sports)

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today's two ...

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Serie A leader Napoli needs a late goal to beat struggling Lecce 1-0 (Porterville Recorder)

ROME (AP) — Serie A leader Napoli needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce at home on Saturday.

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Di Lorenzo Fires Napoli Past Lecce And Five Points Clear (Barron's)

Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli will stay top of Serie A this weekend after firing the winner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce to move his team five ...

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Di Lorenzo goal earns leaders Napoli 1-0 win over lowly Lecce (Cyprus Mail)

A second-half goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo was enough to earn Napoli a 1-0 win over struggling Lecce on Saturday, and the home side extended their unbeaten ...

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Tuttosport: Okafor challenging Leao for a starting spot against Napoli (SempreMilan)

With the game against Bologna postponed, AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca can start preparing for the game against Napoli on Tuesday night.

Napoli 1-0 Lecce (26 Oct, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

NAPLES, Italy, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A second-half goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo was enough to earn Napoli a 1-0 win over struggling Lecce on Saturday, ...

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Di Lorenzo fires Napoli past Lecce and five points clear (The Peninsula Qatar)

Naples, Italy: Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli will stay top of Serie A this weekend after firing the winner in Saturday s 1 0 win over Lecce to...

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Napoli scouting Girona defender as Real Madrid stance revealed (Football Italia)

Napoli have reportedly been monitoring the performances of Girona defender Miguel Gutierrez, for whom Real Madrid have a buy-back clause after his ...

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Serie A: Napoli vs Lecce – probable line-ups and where to watch on ... (Football Italia)

Goalkeeper Alex Meret is expected to make his return in Napoli's home meeting against Lecce, with David Neres set to get his first Serie A start.

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Di Lorenzo fires Napoli past Lecce and five points clear - World ... (Ahram Online)

Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli will stay top of Serie A this weekend after firing the winner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce to move his team five ...

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Serie A | Napoli 1-0 Lecce: Di Lorenzo locks down top spot (Football Italia)

Napoli were made to sweat for three points against troubled Lecce, as Giovanni Di Lorenzo had one goal disallowed and scored his second to keep the ...

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Di Lorenzo winner takes Napoli five clear (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

A second-half goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo was enough to earn Napoli a 1-0 win over struggling Lecce, stretching its lead at the Serie A summit.

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Serie A leader Napoli needs a late goal to beat struggling Lecce 1-0 (Yahoo New Zealand News)

Serie A leader Napoli needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce at home on Saturday.

Serie A leader Napoli needs a late goal to beat struggling Lecce 1-0 (WTOP)

ROME (AP) — Serie A leader Napoli needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce at home on Saturday.

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Napoli 1-0 Lecce (26 Oct, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

A second-half goal from Giovanni Di Lorenzo was enough to earn Napoli a 1-0 win over struggling Lecce on Saturday, and the home side extended their unbeaten ...

Di Lorenzo Fires Napoli Five Points Clear, Atalanta Hit Verona For Six (Barron's)

Giovanni Di Lorenzo made sure Napoli will stay top of Serie A this weekend after firing the winner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Lecce to move his team ...

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Serie A leaders Napoli battle to beat strugglers Lecce (The North West Star)

Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo stepped up to provide the second-half goal as Serie A leaders defeated Lecce 1-0...

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No criticism from Conte for Napoli after another slender win (beIN SPORTS USA)

Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A on Saturday, beating Lecce 1-0.

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Capello: Napoli have 'distinctive trait' of title-winning teams (Football Italia)

Fabio Capello is convinced that Napoli's 1-0 win over Lecce was a message they sent 'straight to the San Siro', as Antonio Conte's side are proving to be ...

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Napoli Stays Five Points Clear After Di Lorenzo's Winner Against ... (News Central TV)

Giovanni Di Lorenzo's goal secured a 1-0 win for Napoli over Lecce, maintaining their lead in Serie A. Atalanta celebrated coach Gasperini's 400th match ...

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Napoli fly but Lukaku has problem with goals from open play (Yahoo Sports)

Antonio Conte's Napoli are the Serie A leaders with a five-point lead over Inter, but their star striker Romelu Lukaku hasn't scored from open play for over ...

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Napoli Stays Five Points Clear After Di Lorenzo's Winner Against ... (News Central TV)

Giovanni Di Lorenzo's goal secured a 1-0 win for Napoli over Lecce, maintaining their lead in Serie A. Atalanta celebrated coach Gasperini's 400th match ...

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GdS: San Siro expected to sell out for Milan-Napoli amid great ... (SempreMilan)

AC Milan will be up against the league leaders Napoli on Tuesday, and a big crowd is expected at San Siro. There will be a lot of Partenipei fans, ...

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TIME MACHINE: AC MILAN v NAPOLI (AC Milan)

Ronaldinho won the game for the Rossoneri in the final minutes in November 2008.

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Preview: AC Milan vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups (Sports Mole)

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. : football ac milan preview ...

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How Milan could line up against Napoli – multiple battles to decide (SempreMilan)

AC Milan will be up against Napoli on Tuesday evening and due to some heavy absences, Paulo Fonseca will be forced to some starting XI changes.

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McTominay sends three-word Italian message as Napoli win again (Yahoo Sports)

Napoli international Scott McTominay shared an Instagram post using Italian words after Napoli's win over Lecce on Saturday.The ex-Manchester United star ...

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Milan's defender ruled out of Napoli clash with injury (Yahoo Sports)

Milan defender Matteo Gabbia will miss the Rossoneri's clash against Napoli next Tuesday after picking up a muscular problem in training.

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Napoli fly but Lukaku has problem with goals from open play (Football Italia)

Antonio Conte's Napoli are the Serie A leaders with a five-point lead over Inter, but their star striker Romelu Lukaku hasn't scored from open play for over ...

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Serie A leader Napoli scores late to beat struggling Lecce and ... (Toronto Star)

ROME (AP) — Serie A leader Napoli needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce at home on Saturday.

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Sky: Gabbia will miss Milan-Napoli after picking up injury in training (SempreMilan)

In addition to Theo Hernandez and Tijjani Reijnders, it has now been confirmed that AC Milan also will be without Matteo Gabbia for the big game against ...

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Inter Milan & Netherlands Quashes Talk Of Napoli 'Running Way' With Serie A After Juventus Thriller: 'It's A Long Season' (Yahoo Sports)

Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries is putting the brakes on talk of Napoli “running away” with the Serie A title after his side's 4-4 draw with Juventus. The Dutchman reacted to the result while speaking to InterTV after the match, via FCInterNews.

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Milan's defender ruled out of Napoli clash with injury (Football Italia)

Milan defender Matteo Gabbia will miss the Rossoneri's clash against Napoli next Tuesday after picking up a muscular problem in training.

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Serie A leader Napoli needs a late goal to beat struggling Lecce 1-0 (The Associated Press)

Serie A leader Napoli has needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce.

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