Napoli moved three factors clear on the prime of Serie A with a slender victory at Lecce.
David Neres’ free-kick into the field was headed house by Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa from shut vary within the 69th minute as Antonio Conte’s facet took the lead.
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Leece had an opportunity to open the scoring after 57 minutes when Francesco Camarda stepped up from the spot however his penalty was properly saved by Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
The Serb has saved 5 of the previous 9 penalties he has confronted in Serie A.
The end result means Napoli transfer three factors forward of second-placed Roma having performed a recreation extra.
It was Napoli’s first recreation since which is able to rule him out for a prolonged interval.
The league headers host Como of their subsequent league fixture on Saturday (17:00 GMT).