Napoli held to 1-1 draw by Udinese, title race tightens

Napoli, the leaders of Serie A, were unable to capitalize on Inter Milan's recent slip-up, settling for a 1-1 draw against Udinese. Despite dominating the match and taking the lead through Scott McTominay's header, Napoli allowed Jurgen Ekkelenkamp to equalize just three minutes later due to defensive errors. This marks Napoli's second consecutive draw, maintaining their four-point lead over Inter Milan, who can reduce the gap to just one point with a win against Fiorentina on Monday. Coach Antonio Conte expressed frustration over the missed opportunities, emphasizing the importance of converting chances to secure victories. Meanwhile, Lazio secured a solid 5-1 victory over Monza, moving into fourth place, while Roma also triumphed over Venezia with a 1-0 win. These results keep the title race competitive as the season progresses.