ROME — Napoli, currently at the top of the Serie A standings, faced a surprising exit from the Italian Cup on Thursday, falling to Lazio with a score of 3-1. This defeat was marked by an impressive performance from Tijjani Noslin, who netted a hat trick in the match held at the Stadio Olimpico.

Noslin found the back of the net in the 32nd, 41st, and 50th minutes, securing Lazio’s place in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Napoli’s sole goal came from Giovanni Simeone, which equalized the score at 1-1 during the match. Notably, Mattia Zaccagni had a chance to put Lazio ahead earlier in the game but had his penalty saved when the score was still 0-0.

The two teams are set to clash again in the league on Sunday, where Napoli is just one point ahead and maintains a four-point lead over fifth-placed Lazio. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams fight for crucial points in the league.