INTER HIT THE POST! LATE DRAMA! The Nerazzurri supporters will have their heads in their hands after that attempt! A towering header from Jovetic from the edge of the penalty area cannons onto Reina's left-hand post!
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Higuain tries to thread a through ball into Maggio on the right-hand side, but the pass is cut out! Instead, the home side opt to retain possession in an attempt to run down the dying seconds. Sarri's side are incredibly close to a vital result.
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We're into the first of four minutes of stoppage time in Stadio San Paolo!
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Just wide from Higuain! The Argentina international goes on a brilliant driving run, shaking off a few defenders in the process, before breaking just into the penalty area! With his weaker left foot, the former Real Madrid striker forces Handanovic into a stretching save low down to his left-hand side! Almost three for the night!
87'
C. Maggio enters the game and replaces José Callejón.
Reina is able to parry a cross from Biabiany away, with Ljajic unable to get near the rebound! Hysaj lashes the loose ball upfield, with Inter's opportunities appearing to be wearing thin. Not long remains for the Nerazzurri to turn this contest around.
Maggio is put into the fray for the last few minutes, with the Italy international having a much more defensive mindset than the man he is replacing.
85'
Reina sees two long-range efforts head just wide of his goal in quick succession, with the Spanish goalkeeper able to breathe a sigh of relief. Only five minutes are left on the clock for Napoli to see out. A win would be vital for their unexpected title aspirations.
84'
José Callejón gets yellow.
The ex-Real Madrid winger drags down Ljajic cynically, after a neat turn from the Serbian forward.
83'
S. Jovetić enters the game and replaces I. Perišić.
Jovetic comes into the fray at the expense of the slightly disappointing Perisic, with the ex-Fiorentina forward needing to find some inspiration from somewhere.
82'
We're well into the final 10 minutes in Naples now, with Inter edging ever closer to taking an extremely good point on their travels. Jovetic is being warmed up on the sideline, with the Montenegro international having the potential to grab a vital goal in the title race.
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David López enters the game and replaces M. Hamšík.
Sarri brings a calm midfield presence into the game, with the forward-thinking option of Hamsik withdrawn for the remaining minutes.
So close for Inter! Nearly a dramatic equaliser! Mancini's men play their way down the left-hand side with some wonderful interplay, but the final ball lets them down horrendously! Perisic feds Ljajic to the byline, but the Serbian forward's cut back just can't find Biabiany at the back post!
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Close for Brozovic! The Croatia international dances beyond a couple of challenges, before placing a bobbling effort just wide of the right-hand post! Inter are threatening sporadically on the break, which will be of concern to Napoli, who are trying to hold onto possession in deeper areas in an attempt to run down the clock.
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Napoli are happy to slow the game right down and keep possession inside their own half, asking for Inter to come and press. Ghoulam tries to overlap down the left-hand side, but Perisic slides in to make a poor challenge. The hosts aren't rushing to take the dead ball, that's for sure. All that Sarri's men have to do is see this one out and they'll take top spot in Serie A.
74'
El Kaddouri is picked out on the left-hand side, before switching play out to the right flank. Jorginho tries to thread the eye of the needle with a through ball into Higuain, but Miranda gets ahead of the ex-Real Madrid striker to frustrate Napoli! The Partenopei are trying to sit deep and frustrate when the Nerazzurri have possession.
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Less than 20 minutes are left in Naples, with nerves perhaps coming into the equation for Napoli in the aftermath of Ljajic's goal. El Kaddouri curls a cross into the box from the left-hand side, but Murillo is able to slide in ahead of Higuain to deny the Argentine his hat trick!
70'
O. El Kaddouri enters the game and replaces L. Insigne.
Sarri opts to freshen up his wide options, with El Kaddouri coming into the game at the expense of Insigne. The ex-Torino man will not be able to shirk defensive responsibility.
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The hosts suddenly are left in teh lurch, with Sarri needing to be careful with his approach to the next 10 minutes. If the Partenopei can't take the sting out of a resurgent Inter, then the home team could find themselves coming under plenty of pressure during the final quarter of an hour at Stadio San Paolo.
67'
A. Ljajić has scored a goal for Inter Milan!
GOOOOOOOOOAL! LIFELINE FOR INTER! Ljajic is able to get the ball out of his feet just inside the penalty area, before slamming a low finish inside the near post! Koulibaly and Reina both can't quite get there and suddenly the visitors are back in it!
66'
Inter are trying to fight their way back towards a result, but Perisic is robbed of the ball after trying to break down the left flank. The hosts are looking comfortable, but Mancini has several direct and pacey players in his forward line to cause problems on the counter.
64'
Koulibaly is forced to head a dangerous cross into touch, with the Partenopei now able to see out a very comfortable two-goal lead in Naples. The home fans are ecstatic, with Inter not looking to have the ability to turn this scoreline around. Reina has had very little to do indeed.
62'
G. Higuaín has scored a goal for Napoli! Assist by Raúl Albiol.
J. Biabiany enters the game and replaces F. Guarín.
Handanovic is forced into a save at his near post, with the Slovenian goalkeeper springing to the right to deny Hamsik! Sarri's men slow down the tempo in midfield, before Allan is fed possession in a pocket of space! The ex-Udinese midfielder sends a dipping effort just over the crossbar from around 25 yards out!
Biabiany is thrown into the fray for the away side, with Mancini perhaps hoping to get more joy in the wide areas as a result.
The Spain international feeds a speculative pass forward, that turns into a rather fortunate assist - not that the home fans care!
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! CLINICAL FROM HIGUAIN! NAPOLI LEAD 2-0! The Argentina international is fed in behind by Albiol, before holding off his man expertly! The ex-Real Madrid striker holds his nerve, before slamming a great finish into top-left corner!
60'
Jorginho is forced to concede a corner on the left-hand side, after some neat footwork down the left from Perisic! The set piece is taken short, before Mancini's men fail to whip a testing delivery into the box from out wide. Inter have only half an hour remaining to turn this contest around.
58'
Ljajic and Perisic attempt to combine up top, but the away side are quickly forced back towards their own goal. Jorginho then manages to rob possession from the Nerazurri, but a poor forward pass from the Brazil-born midfielder is cut out. Inter break up the other end, but the overlapping presence of Telles is dealt with easily by Hysaj.
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Mancini will be pleased with the fight that his men have shown during the first 10 minutes of the second half, with the Nerazzurri not prepared to give in despite their numerical disadvantage. Higuain tries to get in behind the visiting back four, but Murillo tracks his runner and dispossesses him. Moments later D'Ambrosio makes a very important clearing header at the back post!
54'
Napoli attack down the left-hand side, with Insigne able to combine with Ghoulam. Hamsik feeds the latter towards the byline, but D'Ambrosio and Miranda track back and cover across effectively! The hosts are moving the ball with much more intention than their opponents this evening.
52'
F. Guarín gets yellow.
Allan gets yellow.
The former Udinese midfielder is shoved by Guarin, with the duo arguing angrily between themselves in the middle of the field.
Guarin comes through the back of Allan late, with the Colombian then reacting irresponsibly to complaints from the Brazilian midfielder. Six of one and half a dozen of the other, with two yellow cards being dished out.
50'
D'Ambrosio uses his pace and strength well to hold off Insigne, as things get a little bit scrappy in the midfield third. Tempers rise, with Guarin clearly feeling as though he has been unfairly challenged in the heart of the action. The referee is quickly in to break up the disagreements with his cards in hand.
48'
Brozovic weaves one way and then the other, before trying to unleash a shot from the edge of the penalty area! Perisic gets in the way, however, with the Croatian thwarting his compatriot. Inter start the half in bright fashion, but they will need quite a performance to defeat an 11-man Napoli outfit.
46'
Alex Telles enters the game and replaces M. Icardi.
Mancini is forced into a negative change at the break, with Alex Telles coming into the game to replace Icardi, given Nagatomo's red card late in the first half.
We are back underway in the second half at Stadio San Paolo! As it stands, the hosts are going top of the Italia top flight, with Inter struggling to create the opportunities required to test Reina! With the Nerazzurri having only 10 men to rely upon, a comeback is a huge ask.
45'
There are two minutes of stoppage time.
44'
Y. Nagatomo gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
RED CARD! INTER DOWN TO TEN! Nagatomo throws himself into a very late tackle on Allan, with the Japan international getting his marching orders as a result! Stupidity from the Inter left-back!
42'
Insigne breaks to the left byline, before hooking a cross in towards the near post, but Inter clear their lines! The hosts maintain possession, with Callejon released down the opposite flank, but a cross from the Spaniard flashes dangerously into the area without any contact! Handanovic was stretching, he wasn't sure where that ball was ending up!
40'
Hamsik and Insigne combine yet again, but yet another Napoli attack can only result in a goal kick. Inter try to play out from their goalkeeper, with Brozovic and Perisic eventually able to combine in the opposition half. The move ends with the ex-Wolfsburg winger picked out 10 yards from goal, but the Croatia international can only hook a looping attempt over the bar!
38'
Napoli win a corner on the right, after a dangerous cross into the penalty area was scrambled behind by Nagatomo, but Koulibaly once again fails to head goalwards! The battle is being kept in the midfield third at the moment, with the likes of Higuain and Icardi not seeing a great deal of the ball.
36'
E. Hysaj gets yellow.
The Napoli right-back also gets in on the act, picking up a card that will make his battle against Perisic that little more interesting.
35'
Y. Nagatomo gets yellow.
The Japanese full-back gets a booking, after clattering through the back of Callejon. No complaints from the defender, who just timed that challenge terribly.
34'
Narrowly over 10 minutes remain in the first half in Naples, with Napoli currently not willing to take any chances with their defending! Higuain tries to lead a break at pace, but Murillo steps out confidently to rob the Argentine of possession! There is a slight break in play, due to Callejon going down heavily.
32'
Mancini's men are battling their way back into the picture at the half-hour mark, but chances are still proving elusive at Stadio San Paolo! Perisic tries to scamper down the left-hand side yet again, but Hysaj stands firm! Moments later, Icardi manages to turn a D'Ambrosio cross goalwards with his head, but Reina is happy enough to watch the ball bobble wide.
30'
Close for Guarin! The Colombia international tries to curl a left-footed effort into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball flashes just wide of the target! That is the closest that the visitors have come, although Reina looked extremely relaxed and assured with regard to the fact it wasn't on target.
28'
Miranda stands tall at the near post to make a clearing header, before a cross from Ghoulam is woefully inaccurate. Nagatomo is forced to lash away a back-post delivery, as the Nerazzurri continue to come under the heavier pressure. Perisic breaks down the left flank, before fizzing in a dangerous cross, but Koulibaly clears from six yards out!
26'
Callejon manages to whip a cross in from the right-hand side, after using some stepovers to get the better of Nagatomo! The Japan international manages to deflect the delivery into the side netting, with Handanovic scrambling! The resulting corner is curled towards the far upright, but Koulibaly can't make contact.
24'
Callejon manages to ride two tackles, before spraying the ball out to Ghoulam on the left flank. The Algeria international feeds possession down the line to Insigne, but D'Ambrosio and Miranda ensure that the danger is defused. Moments later, Higuain is found in behind enemy lines, but the Argentine striker is given offside.
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Insigne tries to dance into the penalty area, but Miranda steps out to rob the Italian forward of possession! As a result, the away outfit try to counter, but Hysaj quickly snuffs out their intentions. Mancini looks to be a concerned man in his technical area, although the Nerazzurri have managed to hold their own a little more since the 10-minute mark.
20'
Half chance for the hosts! Insigne is found running beyond the last man, but can't take the ball under his spell! The Italy international has been causing all sorts of problems at the moment, with his neat footwork and tricks proving to be a thorne in D'Ambrosio's side.
18'
Reina is forced into a save simple save, after scrappy work down the right-hand side from D'Ambrosio! The away outfit are trying to respond quickly, but Icardi hasn't received the service required thus far. Mancini is gesticulating wildly on the touchline, but his side are definitely second best at the moment.
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Handanovic makes a simple save! Hamsik is found overlapping down the left-hand side, with the Napoli captain able to lash a near-post effort straight at the Slovenia international! Sarri's men are pushing forward in a great surge when in possession, with the Nerazzurri definitely looking likely to concede again this evening.
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Insigne scampers down the left, before seeing a low cross hacked away by Miranda! The Partenopei are pushing on in search of a second, with their supporters making plenty of noise indeed! There is a slight break in play, as Ljajic is left in a heap, but the ex-Manchester United winger is fine to continue.
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Nagatomo is released down the left-hand side, before being forced to play back towards his own goal. Inter go all the way back to Handanovic, as Mancini's men struggle to create anything against an organised sky-blue mass. Sarri appears to have the hosts very well drilled defensively.
11'
K. Koulibaly gets yellow.
The Frenchman lunges into a very mistimed sliding challenge, earning himself a very early caution.
10'
Insigne and Higuain combine on the edge of the penalty area, with the return pass from the latter falling kindly to the Italy international. Unfortunately for Napoli, the local lad can't get the ball out from under his feet in order to generate a close-range effort! The opening 10 minutes have belonged almost exclusively to Napoli.
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Sarri's side are seeing all of the ball at the minute, with the Nerazzurri unable to adjust to the pace of the contest. Icardi is nearly found by a probing forward pass from Perisic, but Albiol steps out neatly to make a timely interception. The Argentine striker is Inter's huge goal threat this evening in Naples.
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Insigne uses a lovely piece of skill and a backheel to nutmeg D'Ambrosio, but the ex-Torino right-back recovers well to clear. Moments later, Callejon is picked out at the back post, but the Spain international can only slice a close-range attempt high into the air! The Partenopei are having all of the early changes at the moment.
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The stadium announcer goes utterly berserk, bellowing out Higuain's name into the evening air! Napoli are in the lead and aren't showing any signs of slowing down! After an Inter attack peters out on the right-hand side, the hosts counter at pace before holding onto possession tidily. Sarri's men have a foothold in this contest already.
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G. Higuaín has scored a goal for Napoli! Assist by José Callejón.
The ex-Real Madrid combination comes off, with the Spanish winger able to stab a bobbling pass into his offensive teammate.
GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! WHAT A START FOR THE HOSTS! Callejon takes control of the ball on the edge of the box, before bundling a through pass into the Argentina international! He takes a neat touch beyond Nagatomo, before slamming home a powerful finish!
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We are underway in the first half at Stadio San Paolo! With a win here tonight, the hosts can go top of the league, as Sarri's men look to take their run of good form even further against the Nerazzurri!
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Inter's journey to Naples, as Roberto Mancini's men look to take a big step towards securing a Scudetto title. As it stands, Napoli are merely two points off the summit of the league, with the Nerazzurri getting back into form of late. The visitors have won their last four Serie A games in succession, while the Partenopei have avoided defeat for 17 competitive clashes in a row.
The hosts haven't conceding a goal in their last seven matches, with Maurizio Sarri's side definitely settling into their stride under his stewardship. Though the start of the campaign may have been hit and miss, there are plenty of smiles at Stadio San Paolo ahead of tonight's clash. With a victory this evening, Napoli will see themselves go top!
TEAM NEWS: Elseid Hysaj starts at right-back, with no real selection surprises among the back four. Allen and Marek Hamsik will slot into midfield alongside Jorginho. Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon will stretch the play, with Dries Mertens missing out due to injury. Star striker Gonzalo Higuain leads the line, with little in the way of offensive back-up on the bench.
TEAM NEWS: Danilo D'Ambrosio and Yuto Nagatomo are deployed at full-back, with Miranda and Jeison Murillo preferred to Juan Jesus in the heart of the defence. Marcelo Brozovic and Fredy Guarin will provide driving energy from central midfield, with Gary Medel asked to sit between them. Ivan Perisic and Adem Ljajic start out wide, with Mauro Icardi the sole offensive target up top. The likes of Stevan Jovetic, Alex Telles and Felipe Melo are named among the substitutes.
Inter substitutes: Juan Jesus, Dodo, Palacio, Jovetic, Biabiany, Telles, Montoya, Ranocchia, Gnoukouri, Carrizo, Melo, Manaj.
HALF TIME! Napoli head into the interval with a goal advantage, as well as an additional player for the second half! Higuain opened the scoring in the first few minutes of the contest, before Nagatomo headed for an early bath in stoppage time! Mancini's men have a lot to do if they are to turn this one around and protect their place at the summit of Serie A!
FULL TIME! Napoli go top of Serie A with a 2-1 win over Inter in Naples! Goals from Higuain were enough for the home side, who held off a resurgence from the ten-man Nerazzurri in the second half! Jovetic hit the post in stoppage time, with Reina also forced to make key saves in the dying seconds! Sarri's side march on! That's all that we have time for, we hope to see you again next time.
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