PFDC - NAPOLI, Messina Calcio suffered a bitter setback in Italy's Serie B on Sunday, when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to SSC Napoli and dropped down two places in the standings.

After being undefeated in 10 consecutive matches, the Southern Italian side, featuring Iranian international and former AC Perugia defender Rahman Rezaei, conceded the decisive goal in minute 71. Messina now stand in sixth place of the table.

Napoli - Messina 1-0 (0-0)

Goal: Zamboni (71.)

Lineups:

Napoli (3-5-2): Manitta, Bonomi, Carrera, Zamboni, Martinez (64. Pasino), Vidigal, Perovic, Bernini, Tosto, Sesa (59. Savoldi), Dionigi (79. Del Grosso)

Messina (4-4-2): Storari, Zoro (74. Sosa), Fusco, Rezaei, Parisi, La Vecchia, Mamede, Campolo (64. Aronica), Giampa (77. Guzman), Di Napoli, Zaniolo

Bookings Bonomi, Tosto, Dionigi - Mamede, Giampa

Attendance: 15.000