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Napoli vs. Salernitana - Football Match Report - April 30, 2023 - ESPN

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Leaders Napoli were held to a 1-1 home draw after a late goal by Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia cancelled out Mathias Olivera's header, denying Luciano Spalletti's side of early title celebrations at their home ground.

Napoli could have sealed their first title in 33 years with a win but, despite enjoying the lion's share of possession, the visitors held their nerve to keep out a flurry of Napoli shots with keeper Guillermo Ochoa extremely busy between the posts. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Napoli are now on 79 points, far ahead of second-placed Lazio on 61 points with six games remaining.

They will have another chance to clinch the Scudetto away at Udinese on Thursday. Salernitana were under great pressure for most of the game, with the first attempt at their goal by Victor Osimhen coming inside the opening 70 seconds.

The Nigerian striker was close to giving Napoli the lead in the 23rd minute through another header but brilliant Ochoa stopped the ball from going in.

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