With six games left in the season, runaway league leaders Napoli needed to win to clinch their third league title after Inter Milan defeated Lazio, their closest rivals, 3-1 earlier in the day.
Salernitana hold Inter as Candreva strikes late
Boulaye Dia’s incredible goal six minutes from time, however, ensured Salernitana escaped with a point after Mathias Olivera had given the hosts the lead just after the hour mark. As a result, the eagerly anticipated Scudetto celebration will have to be postponed for at least a few more days.
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The upcoming midweek round of games, though, might finally put an end to Napoli’s protracted quest for success. Lazio is 18 points behind Luciano Spalletti’s club, but if Juve wins at Bologna in Sunday’s late game, they can cut the deficit to 17.
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Before they take the field against Udinese on Thursday night, Napoli could be crowned champions, depending on the results of that match and Juve’s and Lazio’s games on Wednesday.
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With a victory in Udine, Diego Maradona, who led the biggest club in southern Italy to their only two league crowns in 1987 and 1990, will be emulated by Napoli’s current heroes.
