Napoli Fail to Extend Serie A Lead with 1-1 Udinese Draw

Naples: Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday night failed to consolidate their position at the helm of the standings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese.

According to Ansa News Agency, Scott McTominay scored in the first half but Jurgen Ekkelenkamp equalised, with Antonio Conte’s side missing the chance to extend their lead ahead of Inter Milan. Simone Inzaghi’s side lost 3-0 to Fiorentina earlier last week in a match originally halted in December after the Florentine team’s midfielder Edoardo Bove suffered a heart attack.

Reigning champions Inter are set to play against Fiorentina again on Monday on the 24th day of Serie A. Third-placed Atalanta are currently five points behind Napoli after beating Verona 5-0 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the other Serie A match on Sunday night between Lecce and Bologna ended with a goalless draw. Bologna reached AC Milan in the standings on 38 points, while Lecce kept out of the relegation zone by four points.