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Crazy scenario in Serie A: Here's what happens if Inter and Napoli end the season with equal points

Crazy scenario in Serie A: Here's what happens if Inter and Napoli end the season with equal points

With five games remaining this season, Inter and Napoli are level on points at the top of the Serie A table, so we can discuss the possibility of a 'play-off' to determine the winner of the Scudetto.

In a sensational turnaround, Riccardo Orsolini's scissor goal in the 94th minute gave Bologna a 1-0 victory over Inter.

After Napoli defeated Monza 1-0 yesterday, this means that both teams are at the top of the table with 71 points each.


According to Serie A rules, teams that finish with equal points are separated by head-to-head record, then goal difference.

However, there are some special rules that have been introduced with the aim of providing fairness in the title race, so in this case the two teams with equal points would be separated by the 'play-off'.

It will be a match that will be played on neutral ground to see who wins the Scudetto, and if there is no winner after 90 minutes, then penalties will be taken.

The most likely venue for this match will be the 'Stadio Olimpico' in Rome, where the Coppa Italia final is usually played.Telegraph/