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Roma stages comeback to draw 3-3 with Napoli in Serie A thriller
AS Roma demonstrated resilience by twice fighting back to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Napoli in Naples. In other Serie A action, Como extended their winning streak with a commanding 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.
LSN Singapore ·
NAPLES — AS Roma mounted an impressive second-half fightback to claim a point from their Serie A encounter with Napoli on Thursday, delivering a pulsating contest that saw both sides find the net three times each.
Napoli appeared to have seized the initiative when midfielder Frank Anguissa produced a moment of individual brilliance, executing a spectacular overhead kick to give the home side the lead. However, Roma refused to accept defeat, levelling the score before Napoli restored their advantage.
The visiting side showed character and tactical acumen to draw level once more, and ultimately secured a share of the spoils in a match that demonstrated the competitive intensity of Serie A's top-flight competition.
Elsewhere on the Italian football calendar, Como continued their impressive recent form with an emphatic performance at home. The club secured a 2-0 victory against Sassuolo, maintaining their upward trajectory in the league standings and suggesting they have become serious contenders in the current campaign.