Napoli did not fail this Friday and won 1-0 at Crotone, in the match that opened the program of the nineteenth day of the Italian league, which allowed them to be mathematically unofficial 'Winter Champion'.
A solitary goal from the Slovak international Marek Hamsik, his third consecutive goal, launched Napoli that confirmed their great numbers as visitors this season, having achieved 28 out of 30 available points.
The team led by coach Maurizio Sarri temporarily took a 4-point lead over Juventus, who is second and will play on Saturday against Hellas Verona, and an 8-point lead over Inter Milan, third, who will host Lazio this Saturday as well.
Crotone vs Napoli
Crotone: Cordaz, Faraoni, Martella, Ceccherini, Simič, Stoian, Barberis, Rohdén, Mandragora, Budimir, Trotta
Napoli: Pepe Reina, Albiol, Maggio, Koulibaly, Hysaj, Hamsik, Allan, Jorginho, Mertens, José Callejón, Insigne.