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– Serie A leaders Napoli extended their Serie A winning streak to 10 games on Tuesday when they beat visitors Empoli 2-0 thanks to a goal and an assist from substitute Hirving Lozano.
– The sides were locked at 0-0 at half-time, with the hosts dominating the first 45 minutes, while Empoli never came close to any real chances.
– Napoli finally broke the deadlock when Lozano converted a penalty in the 70th minute after Empoli midfielder Razvan Marin tripped Victor Osimhen inside the box.
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– Empoli’s luck had clearly run out when Sebastiano Luperto was sent off after picking up a second yellow card for tripping Lozano in the 74th minute.
– Lozano then crossed for Piotr Zielinski, who found the net with one touch in the 88th minute.
Game over ✅
90+4 | #NapoliEmpoli 2-0
💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/DZ8pOn69No
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) November 8, 2022
– Napoli top the table with 38 points after 14 games, nine ahead of AC Milan, who play at Cremonese later on Tuesday.
