Udinese secured a valuable point at home to Napoli in Serie A to keep their slight hopes of a European finish alive.
Udinese held Napoli to a stalemate at Stadio Friuli in Serie A to throw a spanner in the works of the visitors’ title challenge.
The 0-0 draw was built on a stoic defensive effort – unsurprising really, given the attacking talents Napoli possess in their team.
Stars such as Marek Hamsik and Edinson Cavani were kept at bay throughout the contest – as too was home favourite and regular capocannoniere Antonio Di Natale.
In fact, there were only three shots on target in the entire match; one for Udinese and two for Napoli, and perhaps with better finishing one side might have been able to break the deadlock.
With Juventus winning the previous day, there was a lot of pressure on Napoli to match their three points to keep pace with the Scudetto holders.
They were unable to capitalise, and are now six points behind.
Watch official Serie A highlights below.
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