Napoli, Roma share points in thrilling Serie A derby after Osimhen’s goal
Napoli and Roma played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a Serie A derby, with both sides showing class in the Sunday encounter.
Napoli, eager to bounce back from recent disappointing results, found themselves chasing the game early on.
Roma, on the other hand buoyed by their recent last-gasp win, fought throughout the match.
Paulo Dybala converted a penalty to give them the lead, but Mathías Olivera equalized for Napoli, before Victor Osimhen converted a penalty to put Napoli in the lead.
Napoli, Roma draw in thrilling Serie A derby – Getty image
However, Tammy Abraham snatched a late equalizer with a header following a VAR review, to level the score.
The match was filled with action from start to finish, with Mile Svilar making crucial saves for Roma and Napoli hitting the woodwork through Victor Osimhen’s header.