Osimhen proved the game-winner for the second Serie A match as his 80th-minute goal snagged all three points against Roma
Victor Osimhen scored the only goal as Napoli defeated Roma 1-0 in Serie A on Sunday night, setting a new Partenopei record of 11 straight victories. The hard-fought win at the Stadio Olimpico moved them three points clear at the top of the table.
It was a tremendous effort from Osimhen that finally paid dividends in the 80th minute after he ran on to a pass from Matteo Politano, got the better of Smalling, and produced a swerving effort that left Rui Patricio stranded. Piotr Zielinski blocked Mady Camara’s shot on the edge of the Napoli box, and the ball broke for Lozano, who drove at the three-man Roma defence before passing to Osimhen.
Napoli are unbeaten in the 2022/23 season after playing 15 matches in all competitions, scoring 42 goals and conceding 12. They have also proved their champions’ credentials with away wins at Lazio, AC Milan, and now Roma-all top six contenders.In the post-match interview, Osimhen said it was a special victory. “We have a big solidarity in the team and every starting player and the players on the bench know what to do when given the chance.