Venezia beat Napoli 1-0 thanks to a second-half strike from Akor Adams.

The Serie A clash took place on 17 October 2026 at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo in Venezia. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, but it was the home side that ultimately walked away with the three-point victory.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested, with neither side able to break the deadlock. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Venezia launched a fast break. Simon Sohm supplied a precise pass that found Akor Adams in the centre of the box. Adams took a right-footed shot that curled into the bottom left corner, giving Venezia a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute.

Six minutes later, Venezia’s Toma Basic was shown a yellow card in the 61st minute. The booking was recorded without a specific reason in the match notes.

As the game progressed, Napoli pressed for an equaliser but could not find a clear opening. In the 80th minute, Venezia midfielder Kike Pérez (listed as Enrique Perez) received a yellow card, again noted simply as a booking.

The remainder of the match saw Venezia defend their slender lead, and the final whistle confirmed a 1-0 win for the home side.

Standout performers

Akor Adams provided the decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the match after a well-timed assist from Simon Sohm. Sohm’s vision on the fast break set up the winning strike, making both players the key figures in Venezia’s victory.

Match facts

  • Final score: Venezia 1-0 Napoli
  • Goal: Akor Adams (Venezia) 49' – assisted by Simon Sohm
  • Bookings:
    • Toma Basic (Venezia) 61'
    • Enrique Perez (Venezia) 80'
  • Venue: Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, Venezia

What it means

The result gives Venezia three points from the Serie A encounter, while Napoli return home without any points from the match.