Osimhen sends Napoli 16 clear
Napoli’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen celebrates one of his two gaols during a 3-0 win over Spezia in their Serie A fixture at the Alberto-Picco stadium in La Spezia yesterday. The win took the Neapolitans to 56 points from 21 games, 16 clear of second-placed Inter Milan and AS Roma. Photo: REUTERS
Two goals by striker Victor Osimhen helped leaders Serie A Napoli to a comfortable 3-0 win over struggling Spezia on Sunday, condemning the hosts to a third consecutive defeat.
Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Napoli in front from the penalty spot two minutes into the second half, after the ball struck defender Arkadiusz Reca's arm inside the area.
Osimhen netted in the 68th minute with a close-range header following a mistake by Spezia defender Ethan Ampadu.
Another error by the Spezia defence gifted Osimhen the chance to make it 3-0 in the 73rd minute with his 16th league goal of the season, a personal record.
Napoli provisionally increased their advantage over second-placed Inter Milan to 16 points.
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