Two goals from the striker Victor Osimhen helped Serie A leaders Naples for a comfortable 3-0 win over the struggle Spezia on Sunday, causing the home team to receive a third defeat in a row.
winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Put Napoli ahead from the penalty spot in the second minute of the second half, after the ball touched the defender’s hand Arkadiusz Reca‘s arm inside the area.
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Osimhen could have doubled the visitors’ lead in the 61st minute but his effort was ruled out after a foul on defender Spezia Mattia Caldara.
However, the Nigerian scored seven minutes later with a header from close range after a mistake by defender Spezia. Ethan Ampadu.
Another mistake by the Spezia defense gave Osimhen the chance to make it 3-0 in the 73rd minute with his 16th goal of the season, a personal record.
Napoli temporarily increased the gap with the second team Inter Milan to 16 points. Spezia is still 17th, 5 points above the relegation zone.
