Rafael Benitez’s men started their 15th match of the campaign looking to build on last week’s 4-2 away win at Lazio, which came on the back of two consecutive defeats.
However, despite dominating Francesco Guidolin’s visitors in both halves, they failed to capitalise on their share of chances and paid the price in the 80th minute when Basta bundled home in a busy six-yard box. Napoli’s second draw means they remain third but are now eight points adrift of Juventus.
Gervinho set up both goals for second-placed AS Roma as they ended a run of four successive draws by beating Fiorentina 2-1 in an enthralling Serie A match on Sunday.
Earlier, Mario Balotelli scored a brace, including a stunning free-kick seven minutes from time, to help secure a share of the points for Milan in a hard-fought 2-2 away draw to Livorno.
Balotelli had opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a fortuitous flick at the back post following Kaka’s inviting ball across the face of goal. Livorno equalised on 26 minutes when Luca Siligardi fired in goal.
However, despite dominating Francesco Guidolin’s visitors in both halves, they failed to capitalise on their share of chances and paid the price in the 80th minute when Basta bundled home in a busy six-yard box. Napoli’s second draw means they remain third but are now eight points adrift of Juventus.
Gervinho set up both goals for second-placed AS Roma as they ended a run of four successive draws by beating Fiorentina 2-1 in an enthralling Serie A match on Sunday.
Earlier, Mario Balotelli scored a brace, including a stunning free-kick seven minutes from time, to help secure a share of the points for Milan in a hard-fought 2-2 away draw to Livorno.
Balotelli had opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a fortuitous flick at the back post following Kaka’s inviting ball across the face of goal. Livorno equalised on 26 minutes when Luca Siligardi fired in goal.