Venezia Upset Napoli for First Serie A Win of Season
Akor Adams scored after halftime as Venezia beat Napoli 1-0, while goalkeeper Filip Stankovic saved a penalty to secure the club’s first league points.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Venezia FC defeated SSC Napoli 1-0 at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with Akor Adams scoring the decisive goal just after the break.
- The result provided new Venezia head coach Davide Nicola a winning start after he replaced Giovanni Stroppa on Wednesday, giving the club immediate tactical impact.
- Venezia goalkeeper Filip Stankovic denied Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne in the 68th minute, saving his penalty attempt and preserving the lead during a critical moment.
- This defeat marks a second consecutive loss for Napoli, which has now suffered three losses across its first seven Italian Serie A games this season.
- Adams capitalized on a mistake from Napoli defender Amir Rrahmani, shooting past goalkeeper Alex Meret with a deflection to secure Venezia's first Serie A points of the season.
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In the seventh week of Italy's Serie A, Venezia defeated Napoli 1-0 at home, earning their first points of the season.
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