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Lukaku failed to give Napoli an early lead after missing a penalty in the first half against Venezia.
Nigerian football fans have reacted to Romelu Lukaku's penalty miss, with some expressing their disappointment and frustration.
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Lukaku misses penalty in Napoli win
Napoli maintained their unbeaten home record against Venezia with a late 1-0 victory, courtesy of a goal from Raspadori.
Venezia came into the game on a two-match unbeaten streak, but Napoli quickly dominated the first half, creating several chances, including a missed penalty by Lukaku.
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Stankovic, Venezia's goalkeeper, made some important saves to keep the score level at halftime.
Venezia continued to frustrate Napoli in the second half, even creating a chance of their own.
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However, Napoli's persistent pressure paid off when Raspadori scored in the 79th minute. The win moved Napoli into second place in Serie A, while Venezia remained 19th and in danger of relegation.
Lukaku penalty miss sparks reactions from Nigerian fans
While Napoli secured a win despite the missed penalty, some Nigerian supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure with Lukaku's performance.
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Lukaku's penalty was saved by the Stankovic denying Napoli an opportunity to take the lead earlier.
Some of the online reactions included harsh criticism and strong language, with some users labelling Lukaku's performance as unacceptable.
Here are some of the reactions:
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