Akor Adams stuns Napoli to hand Venezia first Serie A win of the season
Akor Adams capitalized on a second-half defensive blunder to score the decisive goal, earning bottom-placed Venezia their first Serie A victory of the season with a 1–0 upset over Napoli.
Venezia bagged their first Serie A victory of the season after securing a hard-fought 1–0 home triumph over title contender Napoli at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
Following a grueling start to the campaign that saw the Lagunari lose six consecutive fixtures against Lecce, AC Milan, Frosinone, Fiorentina, Lazio, and Atalanta, the hosts delivered a disciplined performance to derail Napoli’s momentum.
The initial 45 minutes remained cagey and goalless, with both sides battling for control in humid conditions.
The decisive breakthrough arrived four minutes into the second half. A long, lofted throw-in from midfielder Simon Sohm caused confusion inside the penalty area when Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani failed to clear his header.
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams pounced on the defensive lapse, holding off his marker before unleashing a right-footed strike.
A slight deflection off Rrahmani completely wrong-footed goalkeeper Alex Meret, sending the home crowd into raptures.
The goal marked Adams’ fourth strike in nine competitive appearances since completing his summer transfer from Spanish outfit Sevilla.
Despite relentless late pressure from the Partenopei, Venezia held firm to protect their narrow lead and claim three vital points.
While the victory provides a massive morale boost, Venezia remain at the bottom of the Serie A standings, trailing the pack of Udinese, Monza, Genoa, Parma, and Fiorentina by a single point.
