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Naples erupts with joy at title win

Fireworks, noise and tears greet Napoli's third scudetto

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(see related) (ANSA) - NAPLES, MAY 4 - Naples erupted with joy on Thursday when the southern city's soccer team Napoli clinched the third Serie A title of their history with a 1-1 draw at Udinese.
    Fireworks were set off in the city as soon as the final whistle was blown, with motorists and scooter riders honking their horns and fans hugging and singing in the streets.
    "It's a historic day, thank you Napoli," said one fan, who was in tears.
    Although the game was away from home, Napoli's Stadio Diego Maradona was full with around 50,000 supporters who watched the match on big screens.
    There were also thousands of Napoli's fans at Udinese's ground, where there were scenes of chaos when some fans invaded he pitch to celebrate the title triumph, although order was quickly restored. (ANSA).
   

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