Naples: Matteo Politano came off the bench to score a 79th-minute winner as Napoli moved up to second in Serie A after beating AC Milan 1-0 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The reigning Scudetto holders are now seven points behind leaders Inter with seven games of their season remaining, while Milan saw their title hopes severely dented. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Youssouf Fofana's volley forced Vanja Milinkovic-Savic into an early save before Leonardo Spinazzola's curling effort at the other end narrowly missed the top-right corner. Milan had Strahinja Pavlovic to thank as his recovery block denied Giovane an attempt at goal, as Scott McTominay's overhead kick went wide to close out a low-key first half. The match adopted a more end-to-end feel after the break, with Giovane's left-footed drive forcing Milan captain Mike Maignan into a sprawling stop to his right. In search of a winner, Antonio Conte turned to his bench, introducing both Alisson Santos and Politano, who played crucial roles in Napoli's late victory. Santos' no-look pass found Mathias Olivera, whose cross was headed by Milan defender Koni De Winter, allowing Politano to strike first time and squeeze the ball in at Maignan's near post. Milan pushed for an equalizer, but Santiago Gimenez's header from Zachary Athekame's cross landed on top of the net, marking the closest attempt as Napoli secured a vital three points.