NAPLES (Reuters) -Leaders Napoli were held to a 1-1 home draw after a late goal by Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia cancelled out Mathias Olivera's header, denying Luciano Spalletti's side of early title celebrations at their home ground.
Napoli could have sealed their first title in 33 years with a win but, despite enjoying the lion's share of possession, the visitors held their nerve to keep out a flurry of Napoli shots with keeper Guillermo Ochoa extremely busy between the posts.
The Nigerian striker was close to giving Napoli the lead in the 23rd minute through another header but brilliant Ochoa stopped the ball from going in. The stadium erupted eventually when Napoli found the net just after the hour mark through defender Olivera, who leaped up in the box to nod the ball into the bottom left corner from a corner kick.
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