AS Rome overtook Naples in Serie A after a dramatic second-half comeback, sealing a 3-3 draw with two late goals from Leonardo Balerdi.
Naples loses lead to AS Rome
Naples, which had been leading in the score, was finally overtaken by AS Rome (3-3) on Saturday, October 24, during the 9th round of Serie A. Second-half collapse costs Naples
Despite having a two-goal advantage, the Neapolitans collapsed in the second half, penalized by a double goal from Leonardo Balerdi at the end of the match. Balerdi’s late goals decide the game
Leonardo Balerdi, a defender for AS Rome, scored twice in the final moments of the game, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-3 draw and securing a crucial point for his team. AS Rome secures vital point
The result was a significant boost for AS Rome, which is competing fiercely for a top position in the league, while Naples faced a setback in their pursuit of the title.