Napoli 3-3 Roma: Fransa rescues late point in six-goal thriller at the MaradonaNapoli 3-3 Roma: Fransa rescues late point in six-goal thriller at the MaradonaNapoli and Roma played out one of the most entertaining matches of the Serie A season, drawing 3-3 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in their matchday 8 clash. The match, played on 24 October 2026, was decided by Wesley Fransa's 89th-minute equaliser. Frank Anguissa opened the scoring in the 28th minute, converting Scott McTominay's pass after a swift counter-attack. Matteo Politano doubled the lead in the 48th minute, capitalising on a Roma defensive error. Roma responded through Donyell Malen in the 69th minute, and Santiago Castro equalised in the 74th minute from Leonardo Balerdi's assist. McTominay restored Napoli's lead in the 83rd minute, but Fransa rescued a point for Roma in the 89th minute, heading home a corner. The match produced five yellow cards: Rafa Marin (4'), Bryan Cristante (30'), Devyne Rensch (45'), Leonardo Balerdi (62') and Marten de Roon (78'). Napoli controlled 54% possession and registered 17 shots to Roma's 14. The result leaves Napoli fourth with 17 points, while Roma climb to fifth with 16. Napoli's coach admitted his side lost concentration in the closing stages. Can Napoli challenge for the title, and can Roma push for the Scudetto. ItalyMenFootball |
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