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ITA Serie A
04-07 02:45
1 - 0
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Napoli
AC Milan
Attacks
92
80
Dangerous Attacks
40
42
Ball Possession
53
47
On Target
3
1
Off Target
4026
3006
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End 1-0
85′
S.Beukema
J. Jesus
85′
E. Elmas
K.D.Bruyne
82′
R.Leao
Y.Fofana
82′
R.Cheek
F.Tomori
81′
M. Politano
79′
1-0
M. Politano
74′
M. Politano
L. Spinazzola
74′
C.Pulisic
C.Nkunku
70′
A.Santos
Giovane
63′
S.Gimenez
N. Füllkrug
62′
Z.Athekame
A.Saelemaekers
Halftime 0-0
12′
A.Buongiorno
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Match Info
Napoli secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over AC Milan in a tense Serie A encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on the evening of April 7, 2026. The solitary goal, scored in the second half, proved decisive in a match that had significant implications for the European qualification race in the Italian top flight. The match was a tightly contested affair from the outset, with both sides creating half-chances but struggling to find a decisive breakthrough in the first half. Napoli's pressure finally told after the interval when a well-worked move culminated in a close-range finish that beat the Milan goalkeeper. The Rossoneri pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Napoli's defense, marshaled superbly on the night, held firm to secure all three points. The key incident was undoubtedly the winning goal, which came from a moment of quality in a game otherwise defined by defensive discipline. Standout performances included Napoli's match-winner and their commanding center-back, who made several vital interceptions to preserve the clean sheet. For Milan, their creative players found space hard to come by against a resolute Napoli midfield. This result provided a vital boost for Napoli's league position, moving them closer to the European spots, while AC Milan's hopes for a top-four finish suffered a setback. Post-match, the Napoli manager praised his team's character and defensive solidity, stating it was a "typical Italian performance where the details make the difference." His Milan counterpart acknowledged the quality of the opponent but expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert their possession into clear-cut chances. The starting lineups featured Napoli's strongest available side, while AC Milan fielded their usual attacking trident, though they were effectively neutralized by the home team's tactical setup.