Napoli ended the first half with a 2-0 lead over Frosinone, thanks to a penalty from Kevin DeBruyne and a second from LuisLang. The match, played at the Stadio San Paolo, took place at an intense pace from the start, with the Azzurri conceding a post in the second minute, but quickly regained control of the game.

At the start, Hojlund hit the post, while Frosinone tried to respond with a counterattack that almost took the lead in the seventh minute. The two clubs exchanged numerous attacks, with Frosinone creating danger through Kvernadze and Oyono, but Napoli's defense managed to remain calm. In the 21st minute, another attempt by Kvernadze was saved by Palmisani, keeping the match balanced until the half.

The turning point came in the 26th minute, when Hojlund outran Cittadini and was awarded a penalty after contact with a defender. Goalkeeper Palmisani blocked the first attempt, but VAR detected that the goalkeeper had both feet over the goal line, ordering a retake. The second attempt was performed by DeBruyne, who scored with an accurate shot, giving Napoli a 1-0 lead.

Shortly after, in the 29th minute, LuisLang completed the second goal, taking advantage of a pass from Hojlund and beating Palmisani with a shot on goal. The goal consolidated the superiority of the Azzurri, who continued to dominate the game with running action and good defensive organization. Frosinone attempted to react, but their initiatives failed to create serious threats.

In the 32nd minute, Hojlund worked the ball to DiLorenzo, who created a danger area, but goalkeeper Palmisani blocked the shot. However, the ball ended up in the hands of Lang, who finished with a precise shot, confirming Napoli's 2-0 lead. The Dutchman tried to get close to scoring a double shortly after, but the Ciociaria goalkeeper rejected the attempt.

With the half over, Napoli maintained their two-goal lead, while Frosinone continued to look for a way to close the difference. Allegri's team demonstrated defensive solidity and the ability to capitalize on opportunities, while Frosinone showed determination but failed to find the target. The final result at the end of the first half was 2-0 in favor of Napoli, with a performance that highlighted the offensive strength and defensive discipline of the Neapolitan team.

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