Napoli battled to a hard-fought away victory against Lecce in Matchweek 9 of the Serie A season, climbing to the top of the league table thanks to a narrow 1–0 win. The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when André-Frank Zambo Anguissa headed home with the help of a deflection off goalkeeper Gaspar, sealing three crucial points for the reigning champions.

Before Napoli’s breakthrough, Lecce had a golden opportunity to take the lead. Camarda failed to convert a penalty awarded after a VAR review for a handball by Juan Jesus — his effort was superbly saved by Milinković-Savić. The hosts continued to press late in the game, but Napoli’s defence stood firm to preserve the slender advantage.

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Lecce - Napoli 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Zambo Anguissa André-Frank, 69 (0:1)

Lecce: Falcone; Gaspar; Veiga; Tiago Gabriel; Berisha M.; Banda L. (N'Dri, 65); Ramadani; Gallo A.; Camarda (Štulić, 70); Coulibaly L.; Pierotti (Tete Morente, 46)
Substitution: Tete Morente (from 46); N'Dri (from 65); Štulić (from 70)
Bench: Früchtl; Samooja; Ndaba; Siebert; Kouassi C-O; Sala Alex; Helgason; Pierret; Kaba M.; Kovac N.; Maleh
Yellow Cards: Ramadani 62

Napoli: Milinkovic-Savic V.; Buongiorno; Juan Jesus; Olivera M. (Spinazzola, 61); Di Lorenzo; Gilmour B.; Politano (McTominay, 61); Zambo Anguissa André-Frank; Elmas; Lang N. (Neres, 48); Lucca L. (Höjlund R., 61)
Substitution: Neres (from 48); McTominay (from 61); Spinazzola (from 61); Höjlund R. (from 61)
Bench: Contini N.; Ferrante; Gutiérrez M.; Rrahmani Am.; Mazzocchi; Beukema; Marianucci; Vergara A.; Ambrosino
Yellow Cards: Olivera M. 26