- Jasper Wellington
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In an electric display of football on April 14, 2025, Napoli delivered a thumping 3-0 victory against Empoli, propelled by the remarkable performance of Scott McTominay. This win not only fortified Napoli's position in Italy's fiercely contested Serie A but also fueled their hopes of catching the league leaders, Inter Milan.
From the start, Napoli demonstrated their intent. The breakthrough came when McTominay struck a thunderous low drive 25 meters out, expertly picking up on a pass from Romelu Lukaku in the 18th minute. This opening goal set the tone for the rest of the match and underlined McTominay's growing impact since his move to Italy.
Not long after halftime, the dynamic Belgian forward Lukaku found the net himself, doubling Napoli's lead. His sharp movement in the box and precise finishing from a well-timed through ball were a testament to his lethal prowess in front of goal. Lukaku's influence did not end there as he further contributed with an assist, whipping in a cross that found McTominay waiting to score with a calculated looping header in the 61st minute, marking McTominay's first Serie A brace.
This decisive victory not only highlighted Napoli's attacking strength but also cut Inter Milan's lead at the top of the league to just three points. With only six matches left in the season, every point gained or lost could prove crucial. Napoli fans are undoubtedly hoping their team can keep up this momentum in their pursuit of the title.
Meanwhile, Empoli's struggles continue as they remain entrenched in a relegation battle, extending their winless streak to a trying 17 games. Locked on points with Venezia and only marginally better off than Monza, Empoli's place in Italy's top flight looks increasingly precarious.
Napoli's third consecutive home victory underlines their dominance and the potential headaches they can cause for opponents as they push toward the season's climax. McTominay's rise as a central figure on the pitch offers another layer of promise as they aim to dethrone Inter Milan and bring glory back to Naples.
