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Former Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa was the hero for Napoli Serie A champions Napoli snatched victory with virtually the last kick of the game against Cagliari in their first home match of the season. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa turned in Stanislav Lobotka's low cross with a fine first-time finish as the clock ticked into the 95th minute. It sparked wild celebrations from Napoli manager Antonio Conte and his bench as the holders won at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona having been frustrated throughout by the visitors. In a first half of few chances Napoli came close to an opener when Scott Mc Tominay skipped through tackles shortly before half-time, but was denied by a save from Cagliari keeper Elia Caprile. Former Manchester United midfielder Mc Tominay, who is on the Ballon d'Or shortlist, started on the left wing for the second successive match. The 28-year-old lined up alongside former Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who started his first home match since his summer move to Naples. Napoli enjoyed 62. 5% possession and had 17 touches in the opposition area in the first half, but struggled to create against stubborn Cagliari. The hosts continued to push after the interval, full-back Leonardo Spinazzola having a shot well saved by Caprile at his near post. And Mc Tominay nearly snatched the three points in spectacular style with a close-range overhead kick which was deflected wide. But just as Napoli looked like they would have to settle for a point, Lobotka - in his 200th appearance for the club - produced the cross for Anguissa to finish smartly. It means Napoli follow their opening-day win at Sassuolo with another victory, and join Cremonese and Roma with 100% Serie A records from two games. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 30th August 2025 at 22: 14 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Antonio Conte Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Fabio Pisacane Formation: 3 - 5 - 1 - 1 Manager: Antonio Conte Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Fabio Pisacane Formation: 3 - 5 - 1 - 1 Serie A All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Napoli 1, Cagliari 0. Second Half ends, Napoli 1, Cagliari 0. Scott Mc Tominay (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari). Goal! Napoli 1, Cagliari 0. Frank Anguissa (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alessandro Buongiorno with a cross following a corner. Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Gianluca Gaetano. Attempt missed. Scott Mc Tominay (Napoli) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Matteo Politano with a cross. Attempt saved. Scott Mc Tominay (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Elia Caprile (Cagliari). Assisted by Noa Lang. Matteo Politano (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Adam Obert (Cagliari). Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Michel Adopo. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Frank Anguissa (Napoli) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Matteo Politano with a cross following a set piece situation. Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari). Attempt saved. Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Alex Meret (Napoli). Assisted by Gennaro Borrelli. Attempt blocked. Gianluca Gaetano (Cagliari) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. Foul by Frank Anguissa (Napoli). Riyad Idrissi (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Amir Rrahmani (Napoli). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.