Serie A: Napoli's Title Hopes Remain Intact After 0-0 Draw at Parma

Napoli maintains its lead in Serie A despite a goalless draw at Parma. Find out what the result means for their title chances.

Napoli maintained their slender lead atop the Serie A standings despite a goalless draw at Parma. The stalemate extended Napoli's unbeaten run to 11 games, and with Inter Milan also drawing 2-2 against Lazio, Napoli still controls their destiny in the title race heading into the final round.

The match was marked by few clear chances, but Ange-Yoan Bonny gave Napoli a scare early on with a shot towards the top corner that Alex Meret saved. On the other end, Matteo Politano had a similar effort for Napoli, but Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made the stop.

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Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret made a crucial save in the first half, tipping Simon Sohm's fierce strike over the bar. The half ended goalless, with Frank Anguissa's volley hitting the post after some impressive skill.

In the second half, Meret was tested again, diverting Sohm's long-range strike away from goal. The match remained intense and end-to-end, with Matteo Politano's effort clipping the crossbar. As Napoli pushed for a winner, Scott McTominay's free-kick was brilliantly saved by Zion Suzuki with 20 minutes remaining.

Drama unfolded at the end of the match when Napoli was initially awarded a penalty, but VAR intervened and overturned the decision due to a foul in the build-up, much to Parma and Inter's relief.

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The point earned by both teams will be valuable, with Parma moving further above the relegation zone and avoiding a fourth consecutive head-to-head defeat. For Napoli, the draw keeps their title hopes alive, with their fate in their own hands heading into the final matchday.