MILAN — Antonio Conte’s Napoli achieved a significant milestone in its Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday.
This triumph enables Napoli to extend its lead in the league standings to seven points ahead of defending champions Inter Milan, who are set to play against Empoli on Wednesday.

The scoring opened early in the match when Romelu Lukaku showcased his strength by overpowering a defender and slotting the ball home from the center of the penalty area.
Shortly before halftime, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia displayed exceptional skill, weaving through two defenders before executing a precise angled shot that nestled into the far corner.

In the second half, Milan’s Alvaro Morata saw a possible equalizer disallowed due to offside, leaving the team still searching for a breakthrough.
Currently, AC Milan sits in eighth place, trailing Napoli by 11 points.

In less than two weeks, Napoli will return to the San Siro to clash with Inter, marking a crucial encounter as the Partenopei aim for their second title in three years after overcoming a disappointing 10th-place finish last season.
Conte has been at the helm since June, taking over after a turbulent period that saw three coaching changes last season.

Since facing a 3-0 defeat at Hellas Verona in their season opener on August 18, Napoli has gone unbeaten, making a significant turnaround in form.
In other matches, Bologna secured a 2-0 win against Cagliari, with goals from Riccardo Orsolini and Jens Odgaard, while Lecce clinched a 1-0 victory over a nine-man Hellas Verona thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s goal.