Lazio Holds Napoli To A 2-2 Draw With Boulaye Dia's Late Equaliser

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A late goal by Boulaye Dia secured a 2-2 draw for Lazio against Napoli. This result puts Napoli at risk of losing their top spot in Serie A. They currently have 56 points, just two ahead of Inter, who could overtake them with a win against Juventus on Sunday. Lazio remains fourth but could drop if Juventus wins at the Allianz Stadium.

Napoli's unbeaten streak in Serie A now extends to ten matches since their last defeat to Lazio. However, they have struggled against Marco Baroni's side this season, failing to secure a win in three encounters. This draw marks the first time since December 2014 that Napoli has drawn three consecutive Serie A games, following a previous seven-match winning streak.

Gustav Isaksen gave Lazio an early lead with a stunning long-range shot just six minutes into the game. Napoli quickly responded seven minutes later when Giacomo Raspadori scored after a clever one-two with Romelu Lukaku, nutmegging Lazio's goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. The visitors then took the lead in the 64th minute due to an unfortunate own goal by Adam Marusic.

Lazio showed resilience and fought back until the end. Boulaye Dia, coming off the bench, scored his first goal as a substitute since November 2022. His low shot found the far corner, ensuring Lazio shared the points with Conte's side.

Lazio has also experienced mixed results recently. They have drawn three of their last five home matches at Stadio Olimpico in Serie A, matching the number of draws from their previous 21 home games in the competition. Their recent form includes one win and one loss during this period.

Napoli's inability to secure victories over Lazio continues as they have now gone five league games without defeating them (D2 L3). Previously, they had won four consecutive encounters against Lazio in Serie A before this streak began.

The match showcased both teams' determination and highlighted areas for improvement as they continue their campaigns in Serie A.