Napoli started the match against Roma with a 1‑0 lead in the 45th minute, thanks to an overhead kick by Frank Anguissa that surprised goalkeeper Gollini. The goal, scored after a free kick from DeRoon, gave the Neapolitan club a lead that remained until the first half, despite Roma trying to cancel out the difference with numerous attempts to equalize.
The match was characterized from the start by intense defensive and offensive activity from both teams. Napoli immediately received a warning in the 3rd minute for a harsh challenge on Wesley, while Roma attempted a response with a left-footed shot from Soulé in the 7th minute which ended up out of bounds. Napoli started to find spaces and create opportunities, with DiLorenzo putting a very dangerous ball in the center at 12' and Lang finishing on the back at 14'. Roma tried to react, but were able to contain Napoli's offensive actions, thanks also to the solidity of the defense and Gollini's ability to intervene in key moments.
Anguissa's goal came in the 27th minute, when Roma suffered a foul by Cristante on DeBruyne. Politano hit the free kick from the left, but it was Anguissa's overhead kick that surprised goalkeeper Gollini, bringing the ball into the net. The goal gave Napoli a lead which they maintained until the first half, despite Roma trying to cancel out the difference with numerous attempts to equalise.
Roma tried to react, but were able to contain Napoli's offensive actions, thanks also to the solidity of the defense and Gollini's ability to intervene in key moments. Napoli continued to press Roma, but it was Roma who tried to make up the difference with numerous equalizer attempts, including a shot from Cristante that hit the post in the 44th minute. Napoli maintained their lead until half-time, with Roma trying to make up the difference with numerous equalizer attempts.
Napoli continued to press Roma, but it was Roma who tried to erase the difference with numerous attempts at an equalizer. Napoli maintained their lead until half-time, with Roma trying to make up the difference with numerous equalizer attempts. Napoli continued to press Roma, but it was Roma who tried to erase the difference with numerous attempts at an equalizer.