Half-Time Report: Dries Mertens fires Napoli ahead against Fiorentina

Napoli are on course to win for the first time in six Serie A games after taking a 1-0 lead into the break of their clash with Fiorentina this afternoon.

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Dries Mertens gave Napoli the lead midway through the first half with a curling finish from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner.

They were then denied a second goal, as Gonzalo Higuain's long-range effort smashed against the bar and crossed the line before rebounding to safety, but it was not spotted by the referee.

Borja Valero fired wide at the end of the half for the visitors as Napoli headed into their dressing room in the lead.