📸 Napoli thriller: late penalty overturned, Conte sent off | OneFootball

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Inter draw, Napoli draw: nothing changes in the standings and everything will be decided in the final round. A thrilling finale awaits the Azzurri, who now face another high-tension clash against Cagliari. After a fiery 90 minutes in Parma, especially at the end, another heart-stopping battle is on the horizon. At the Tardini, Napoli struggled to truly threaten, weighed down by the tension of such high stakes. Yet the Azzurri can lament hitting the woodwork three times, courtesy of Anguissa, Politano, and McTominay. In the final moments, chaos erupted. As soon as news arrives of Pedro’s 2-2 equalizer from the penalty spot at San Siro, the tension explodes. Lukaku relays the result to his teammates, the benches start to taunt each other, and it escalates into a direct confrontation: Conte lashes out at Chivu and Doveri is forced to send both off. The Napoli coach will therefore miss the final, decisive match. Deep into stoppage time, the incident that could have changed everything: a penalty awarded to Napoli for a foul by Lovik on Neres, the contact is clear. But after a very long check, Doveri is called to the OFR: at the start of the move, there was a foul by Simeone on Circati. The penalty is overturned. Conte, furious and out of control, urges his players to secure the draw and—as reported by DAZN—tries several times to return to the bench in the final seconds. The match ends in dramatic fashion. Now everything will be decided against Cagliari, in a Maradona stadium that promises to be on fire to make history. ❌ Penalty taken away from Napoli at the 100th minute after OFR 100' – A penalty for Napoli is taken away at the end after a very long VAR check. Let's go in order. Neres accelerates and cuts inside the box, then goes down after Lovik’s challenge. Doveri immediately points to the spot: it's a penalty. Doveri is called to the monitor to review the play that led to the Napoli penalty. The check is not about the contact in the box, but a possible foul by Simeone on Circati at the start of the move. After the on-field review, the referee overturns his decision: no penalty. 🟥 Tardini erupts at Pedro’s 2-2, red cards for Conte and Chivu 90' – The Tardini erupts after Pedro’s goal at San Siro, which could change the relegation battle. Tension is sky-high on the benches too: a scuffle breaks out on the sidelines and the referee sends off both Conte and Chivu. 😱 Incredible, three Azzurri hit the woodwork: Politano and McTominay 57' and 70' – Two more shots off the woodwork for the Azzurri, with Politano and McTominay. Suzuki denies Raspadori a goal, then Spinazzola nearly scores on the rebound. On the counter, Politano tries his luck from the right: his dangerous cross turns into a shot and grazes the crossbar. McTominay curls a perfect free kick around the wall, Suzuki gets just enough on it to tip it onto the crossbar. 🚑 Leoni can’t go on: injury forces him off 63’ – Giovanni Leoni raises the white flag due to physical problems and is forced to come off. Bad news for Parma: the young center-back was putting in an impeccable performance, managing to contain Lukaku with great authority. Hainaut comes on in his place. ❗ Doveri stops play: a fan invades the pitch 48’ – Play is stopped for a pitch invasion: a fan jumps the barriers, Doveri calls him back and only then restarts the match. 😱 Anguissa nearly scores a wonder goal, but hits the post! 33' – Anguissa almost pulls off a masterpiece: a refined chest control, a sombrero while running, and a left-footed volley that smashes against the post. The Tardini holds its breath; the goal would have been one for the highlight reels. 🛫 Meret flies high: super save on Sohm 31' – Scare for Napoli: Parma counterattacks and Sohm shoots powerfully from the right side of the box. The shot is headed for the top corner, but Meret flies and saves, tipping it out for a corner. 🟨 Doveri books Conte: protests over Lukaku-Leoni 17' – Conte is booked for protesting. Lukaku, with his back to goal, is clearly held by Leoni in midfield. Doveri initially lets play go, sparking a vehement reaction from the Napoli coach, who doesn’t realize the whistle came just a moment later. The foul is given, but the booking for the coach stands. 🗣️ Oriali on the Azzurri’s season and Conte’s future Speaking to DAZN, Lele Oriali, coordinator of the Azzurri’s technical staff, said: “I’d say we’ve had some satisfaction, we’ve had an extraordinary season so far, and I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone to thank those who contributed to qualifying for the next Champions League and the Italian Super Cup. Conte’s future? We keep the rumors outside Castle Volturno, we haven’t let anything distract us so we can focus on what’s ahead.” – all his words here. 📝 Official lineups PARMA (3-5-2): Suzuki; Balogh, Leoni, Circati; Delprato, Sohm, Keita, Hernani, Valeri; Bonny, Pellegrino. Coach: Chivu NAPOLI (4-4-2): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Olivera, Spinazzola; Politano, Anguissa, Gilmour, McTominay; Lukaku, Raspadori. Coach: Conte