Napoli finished the first half against Venezia tied 0-0, with a match characterized by a solid defense and few concrete opportunities. The match, played at the San Paolo Stadium, saw both teams trying to find a point of balance without managing to create dangerous scoring opportunities.
At the beginning, coach Allegri opted for a 4-2-3-1, excluding De Bruyne and Hojlund from the lineup and entrusting the central midfield role to Giovane and McTominay. Napoli tried to maintain a constant pace, but Venezia's defense, led by new coach Nicola, showed greater attention to defensive solidity than in previous matches. Venezia's 3-5-2 system maintained structure, with Yeboah and Adams up front, but the team took a more conservative approach.
The first opportunities came sporadically: Lucca headed Giovane's cross, while Adams attempted a weak central shot and Yeboah attempted a shot from 20 metres. Napoli tried to exploit the flashes of Giovane, who launched a powerful left-footed shot in the 26th minute, but the first real opportunity came after a corner, when Haps saved a shot from Rrahmani. Lucca then missed the opportunity with a pass from Giovane that missed the area.
The second half started with the same caution as both teams, with both teams trying to catch their opponent's mistake. Despite the lack of decision-making, Napoli continued to press, but Venezia maintained their defensive structure, bringing the match to 0-0 at the end of the first half. The second part promises to be equally balanced, with both teams trying to find the key to breaking the tie.