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– Two goals by striker Victor Osimhen helped Serie A leaders Napoli to a comfortable 3-0 win over struggling Spezia on Sunday, condemning the hosts to a third consecutive defeat.
– Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Napoli in front from the penalty spot two minutes into the second half, after the ball struck defender Arkadiusz Reca’s arm inside the area.
– Osimhen could have doubled the visitors’ lead in the 61st minute but his effort was ruled out for a foul on Spezia defender Mattia Caldara.
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– The Nigerian netted seven minutes later, however, with a close-range header following a mistake by Spezia defender Ethan Ampadu.
– Another error by the Spezia defence gifted Osimhen the chance to make it 3-0 in the 73rd minute with his 16th league goal of the season, a personal record.
– Napoli provisionally increased their advantage over second-placed Inter Milan to 16 points. Spezia remained 17th, hovering five points above the relegation zone.
90+4: It's full time here. Job done✅ #SpeziaNapoli 0-3
💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/EK3SeSbTX5
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) February 5, 2023
