- Napoli dropped two points in the title race after a 1-1 draw against Udinese
- Scott McTominay and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored in the first half, with no goals after the break
- Antonio Conte’s side failed to take full advantage of Inter’s 3-0 loss to Fiorentina
Key Takeaways:
Napoli and Udinese played to a 1-1 draw in a match from the 24th round of Serie A. The result saw Napoli drop two crucial points, with their lead at the top being four points over reigning champions Inter. Meanwhile, Udinese remained in mid-table, positioned equally far from both the European qualification spots and the relegation zone.
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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) February 9, 2025
Both goals were scored in the first half. Napoli opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Scott McTominay found the net from close range after a well-placed cross by Matteo Politano. However, their lead lasted only three minutes as Udinese equalized through Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. The midfielder controlled a pass from Jesper Karlström and struck from distance to restore parity.
Napoli dominated possession and created more chances in the second half but struggled to find a breakthrough. Despite their attacking efforts, Antonio Conte’s side failed to take full advantage of Inter’s heavy 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi on Friday.