Crowned Serie A champions after 33 years of waiting

The Moment Napoli Won The Scudetto For The First Time In 33 Years (Armando Maradona Stadium)

By Ed Emeanua

Victor Osimhen’s second-half strike was all that it took to end Napoli’s 33 years for of waiting for another Serie A title win.

With five games left in the season, Napoli secured a third Serie A crown, and a first in 33 years, on Thursday following a 1-1 draw at Udinese, handing Gli Azzurri (The Blues) an incontestable lead on the league table.

Napoli’s success brings to an end the city’s long wait for the Scudetto since Argentinian great Diego Maradona led them to two previous titles in the 1986-87 and 1989-90 seasons. Napoli has harnessed 80 points so far, confirming their unmatchable placing at the summit of the Serie A log.

Second-placed Lazio, also with five games left to play, are 16 points adrift of Napoli, but can only notch a total of 15 points even if they win all their remaining games.

Neapolitans at the capacity Stadio Friuli hoisted banners decorated with the likeness of late Maradona, as they eagerly awaited receiving the long-sought after crown.

Sandi Lovric turned the hopes of Napoli fans into despair when he scored the opening goal with a well-placed shot that hit the top-right corner of the box after just 13 minutes from kick-off, .

In the 53rd minute, Osimhen sparked life back into jubilant Napoli fans when he fired in the equalizer off a rebound.

The arena was thrown into joyous celebration at the final whistle as Napoli fans invaded the pitch to rejoice over the epoch-making event with their heroes.

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