Serie A 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Venezia FC vs SSC Napoli match report: Venezia edge past Napoli for first win
Venezia FC claimed their first Serie A win of the season with a narrow victory over SSC Napoli, who had been made favourites before kickoff.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
Venezia FC won 1-0 at home to SSC Napoli. The match was goalless at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Akor Adams scored the only goal in the 49th minute. The goal takes Akor Adams to 2 Serie A goals for Venezia FC this season. That goal decided the match.
Match flow
SSC Napoli were on top for most of the first half. SSC Napoli were on top for most of the second half. SSC Napoli were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
SSC Napoli controlled the numbers, with 72% possession to Venezia FC's 28%. Napoli had 12 corners to Venezia's 0. Venezia's goalkeeper made 7 saves, while Napoli's made 2.
Discipline
Venezia FC picked up 2 yellow cards. SSC Napoli received no cards. The match official was Juan Luca Sacchi.
Streaks
Venezia FC won a Serie A match for the first time this season, at the 7th attempt. SSC Napoli's defeat ended an unbeaten run of 3 Serie A matches.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made SSC Napoli the favourites, at an implied 57%; SSC Napoli lost the match.
What it means
Venezia FC are now 20th with 3 points and a goal difference of -10. SSC Napoli are 9th with 10 points and a goal difference of 3.
Verdict
Napoli dominated territory and chances but could not find a goal, while Venezia took their one clear opening through Akor Adams. The result ends Napoli's unbeaten run and gives Venezia their first win of the season.