Napoli began to exert control over the contest as the first half wore on and Venezia stopper Ionut Radu had to be alert to keep out efforts from Raspadori, Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay

Napoli should have been more clinical in front of goal when they were held to a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened Venezia in Serie A on Saturday, manager Antonio Conte said, adding that he was still satisfied with his side's performance.

Napoli were inflicted a Scudetto title blow as a stubborn Venezia outfit kept them at bay to share spoils in a thrilling stalemate at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with the hosts firing another blank to make it three straight goalless games at the venue for the first time since November 2001.