Is the crisis over? Napoli snatches victory in extra time against the Serie A outsider

Napoli hosted Salernitana at their home stadium in the 20th round of the Italian Serie A.

Both teams scored in the first half. The visitors took the lead thanks to Antonio Candreva's precise strike. Napoli managed to equalize in stoppage time after Matteo Politano converted a penalty awarded for a foul on Amir Rrahmani in the opponent's box.

In the second half, the Blues asserted territorial dominance, while the visitors played to maintain the score. Towards the end of the match, the hosts launched a relentless assault on Guillermo Ochoa's goal, and it bore fruit. In stoppage time, the home team displayed character and secured victory with a goal from Rrahmani.

Napoli has accumulated 31 points, climbing to the sixth position in the Serie A standings. Salernitana remains at the bottom of the table.

• Serie A, 20th Round

Napoli - Salernitana - 2:1

Goals: Politano, 45+4 (penalty), Rrahmani, 90+6 - Candreva, 29