Anguissa’s Header Lifts Napoli Past Lecce in a Hard-Fought Victory
Napoli have done it again — a gritty, hard-earned win on the road against Lecce, thanks to a powerful header from Frank Zambo Anguissa. The match ended 1–0 in favor of the reigning champions, who now sit alone at the top of Serie A, at least until Roma and Parma take the field.
It wasn’t an easy evening for Antonio Conte’s men at the Stadio Via del Mare. Lecce fought bravely, defending deep and taking their chances when they came. In the first half, Napoli controlled possession, pressing high and keeping the ball in Lecce’s half almost the entire time. But despite several dangerous moments — including efforts from Olivera and Politano — the breakthrough didn’t come before the break. Lecce’s goalkeeper Falcone was solid, and the hosts showed discipline in defense.
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The real drama unfolded in the second half. Barely ten minutes in, the referee, after a long VAR review, awarded Lecce a controversial penalty for a handball by Juan Jesus. Francesco Camarda stepped up to take it — but Napoli’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic rose to the occasion, diving perfectly to his right and keeping the ball out. It was a massive moment that completely changed the game’s direction.
That save seemed to spark Napoli into life. Conte quickly reshaped his attack, bringing on fresh legs — McTominay, Spinazzola, and Højlund — to increase pace and width. The impact was immediate. Napoli began pushing harder, finding more spaces behind Lecce’s defense. Then, in the 69th minute, the moment of magic arrived. From a free kick delivered by David Neres, Anguissa rose higher than everyone else and sent a bullet header into the net. It was his second goal in as many games and another example of his growing importance in Conte’s system.
From there, Napoli managed the match with maturity. Lecce tried to respond, moving the ball wide and searching for an equalizer, but the Napoli defense — led by Di Lorenzo and Milinkovic-Savic — held firm. Seven minutes of added time didn’t change the scoreline, and when the whistle finally blew, Napoli’s players celebrated a victory that was more about resilience than flair.
For Conte, this was a statement win. After four consecutive away losses across competitions, Napoli finally broke that streak and regained defensive solidity — keeping their first clean sheet after eight games. The coach praised his players for their mentality, highlighting Anguissa’s leadership and Milinkovic-Savic’s crucial save.
It may not have been the prettiest performance, but it was exactly the kind of win that builds champions — one earned with sweat, focus, and heart. Napoli march on, heads held high, ready for their next challenge at the Maradona against Como.
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