Sport · Singapore Bureau
Napoli stumbles at home in Serie A opener, loses to Como 2-1
Last season's Serie A runners-up Napoli fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Como on Sunday, with the match decided by an action-packed first half that produced all three goals.
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Napoli's Serie A campaign got off to a disappointing start as the Partenopei were undone by Como at the San Paolo Stadium. The visitors' upset victory marked a significant early setback for the Naples club, which finished as league runners-up last season and entered the new campaign with considerable expectations.
The match unfolded as an entertaining affair in its opening stages, with all three goals arriving before the interval. Como's clinical finishing proved decisive against a Napoli side that appeared unable to maintain their defensive shape during the fast-paced opening period.
The result leaves Napoli facing early pressure to respond in their subsequent fixtures, having failed to build momentum from the start of their title challenge. Como's impressive display and away victory suggested the promoted or resurgent side could prove competitive throughout the campaign.
The two clubs will look to build on their respective performances in the coming weeks, as the Serie A season continues to unfold across the peninsula.