“Jamil Siebert gives Lecce a shock early lead with a powerful header from Antonino Gallo's corner kick, finding the upper corner of the net”
Pivotal“Napoli's immediate response after the break as Rasmus Højlund fires home from close range to level the score following tactical substitutions”
Pivotal“Matteo Politano completes Napoli's comeback with a precise left-footed finish from the center of the box following another corner kick”
Pivotal
Napoli
Lecce
Outstanding performance
Napoli•MidfielderNapoli demonstrated their resilience in coming from behind to defeat Lecce 2-1 at home, with both goals coming from set-piece situations. The visitors stunned the home crowd early when Jamil Siebert headed home from Antonino Gallo's corner in the third minute. Napoli's response came through tactical substitutions at halftime, with Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne introduced to add creativity and physicality. The equalizer arrived immediately through Rasmus Højlund's close-range finish, before Matteo Politano completed the turnaround with a well-placed shot from another corner kick. The victory keeps Napoli's European ambitions alive while Lecce will rue missed opportunities to secure a famous away result.
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Alessandro Buongiorno from Napoli commits a handball.
Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Konan N'Dri from Lecce committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be five minutes of stoppage time.
Lameck Banda had to leave the game due to injury after Lecce had already exhausted all their substitutions.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Lameck Banda from Lecce.
Ylber Ramadani from Lecce has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Billy Gilmour committed a foul against Napoli.
Substitution for Lecce: Sadik Fofana comes on to replace Oumar Ngom.
Substitution for Napoli: Giovane replaces Alisson Santos.
Walid Cheddira from Lecce earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Alessandro Buongiorno of Napoli committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Ylber Ramadani from Lecce took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
The attempt is thwarted. Konan N'Dri from Lecce takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Omri Gandelman.
Substitution for Lecce: Corrie Ndaba replaces Antonino Gallo.
Substitution for Lecce: Konan N'Dri replaces Santiago Pierotti.
Lameck Banda from Lecce has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Miguel Gutiérrez from Napoli committed a foul.
Another offensive play underway. Alisson Santos from Napoli attempts a header from the middle of the box, but Wladimiro Falcone of Lecce makes a great save, keeping it out at the top center of the goal.
Corner awarded to Napoli after Danilo Veiga allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted. Alisson Santos from Napoli attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Substitution for Napoli: Pasquale Mazzocchi replaces Leonardo Spinazzola.
Substitution for Napoli: Miguel Gutiérrez comes on to replace Matteo Politano, who is unable to continue due to injury.
Corner awarded to Lecce after Alessandro Buongiorno allowed the ball to go out.
Matteo Politano from Napoli committed a foul.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Scott McTominay committed a foul against a Napoli player.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Goal! Napoli takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Lecce. Matteo Politano scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the middle of the net following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Napoli, following a foul by Jamil Siebert.
Matteo Politano from Napoli was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Lameck Banda from Lecce committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Kevin De Bruyne took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide. The assist came from Mathías Olivera.
Another offensive push. Alisson Santos from Napoli takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Opportunity wasted! Walid Cheddira from Lecce attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide. The setup came from Lameck Banda, who delivered a cross.
Wladimiro Falcone from Lecce has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kevin De Bruyne committed a foul against Napoli.
The attempt is denied. Scott McTominay from Napoli fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Scott McTominay from Napoli has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Omri Gandelman of Lecce.
Substitution for Lecce: Walid Cheddira is coming on to replace Nikola Stulic.
Lameck Banda from Lecce has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Sam Beukema from Napoli committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Rasmus Højlund of Napoli attempted a header from the center of the penalty area.
Scott McTominay from Napoli earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Ylber Ramadani from Lecce committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Tiago Gabriel from Lecce attempted a header from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The cross was delivered by Ylber Ramadani.
Nikola Stulic from Lecce has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
Alessandro Buongiorno from Napoli committed a foul.
assist: Matteo Politano
Goal! It's now Napoli 1, Lecce 1. Rasmus Højlund scores for Napoli with a left-footed shot from close range.
Substitution for Napoli: Scott McTominay comes on to replace Eljif Elmas.
Substitution for Napoli: Kevin De Bruyne comes on to replace Frank Anguissa.
Substitution for Lecce: Omri Gandelman comes on to replace Lassana Coulibaly, who has sustained an injury.
The second half is underway with Napoli trailing Lecce 1-0.
The first half has concluded with the score at Napoli 0, Lecce 1.
Missed opportunity! Matteo Politano from Napoli took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that went just wide. The assist came from Eljif Elmas.
Missed opportunity! Matteo Politano from Napoli takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Lecce after a deflection off Alex Meret.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Nikola Stulic from Lecce takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Alex Meret of Napoli makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist was provided by Santiago Pierotti.
Matteo Politano from Napoli was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Lameck Banda from Lecce committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Lassana Coulibaly from Lecce.
Oumar Ngom from Lecce was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Frank Anguissa from Napoli committed a foul.
Danilo Veiga from Lecce committed a foul.
Alisson Santos from Napoli has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity. Lameck Banda from Lecce took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The attempt is thwarted. Oumar Ngom from Lecce takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to Lecce after a play by Leonardo Spinazzola resulted in a deflection.
Corner awarded to Lecce after Alisson Santos allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
Match interruption - Napoli.
Lecce's Lassana Coulibaly earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Frank Anguissa from Napoli committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Napoli after Antonino Gallo allowed the ball to go out of play.
Jamil SiebertYellow CardJamil Siebert from Lecce has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Rasmus Højlund from Napoli was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Jamil Siebert from Lecce committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Billy Gilmour from Napoli took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Alisson Santos during a quick counterattack.
Opportunity wasted! Tiago Gabriel of Lecce headed the ball from close range but sent it over the bar. The assist came from Antonino Gallo, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Lecce after a play that resulted in a deflection off Mathías Olivera.
Corner awarded to Lecce after a foul by Mathías Olivera.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption - Napoli.
Missed opportunity. Matteo Politano from Napoli attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner kick.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Lassana Coulibaly from Lecce.
Corner awarded to Napoli after Lassana Coulibaly allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Alisson Santos from Napoli takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it’s blocked. The assist came from Billy Gilmour, who set him up with a header.
Corner awarded to Napoli, following a foul by Antonino Gallo.
The attempt is thwarted. Lameck Banda from Lecce fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Lassana Coulibaly.
Opportunity wasted. Lassana Coulibaly from Lecce attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Napoli after Danilo Veiga allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Antonino Gallo
Goal! Lecce takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Napoli. Jamil Siebert scores with a header from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the upper part of the net. The assist came from Antonino Gallo, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Lecce after a foul by Billy Gilmour.
Corner kick awarded to Lecce after Alessandro Buongiorno allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half is underway!
