Napoli still preserving their Scudetto challenge this season after picking up a precious home victory over Sampdoria this early week, keeping their seat in third place of current Serie A standings. Playing in front of their home crowd, Partenopei looking really determined to snatch all three points from that early weekend encounter as they put on an aggressive display since kick off.
However, breaking down Sampdoria was far from an easy task for Napoli as they couldn't find any goals during the first 45 minutes, forcing that period to end in a goalless draw. Things finally opened up midway into the second half as Rafael Benitez's men finally got themselves in front on 53 minutes through Dries Mertens. The Belgium international completed his brace in that game after netting home another fine effort on 62 minutes, which was enough in securing all three points for the home side.
