Genoa x Napoli - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In a gripping Serie A encounter, Napoli narrowly defeated Genoa 3-2 at the Luigi Ferraris stadium. The match, which was part of the 24th fixture of the Serie A 25/26 season, displayed a dynamic battle between both teams, with Napoli showcasing a slight edge in possession and chances created.

The game kicked off with high intensity as Genoa took an early lead in the 3rd minute through a penalty converted by Ruslan Malinovskyi. However, Napoli responded swiftly with two quick goals. Rasmus Højlund equalized in the 20th minute with a precise left-footed shot, followed by Scott McTominay putting Napoli ahead just a minute later with a strike from outside the box, assisted by Amir Rrahmani.

Genoa managed to pull back level in the 57th minute when Lorenzo Colombo found the net with a well-placed shot. Despite both teams having opportunities to take the lead, Napoli's dominance in possession and more clinical finishing saw them through as they held onto their slender lead till the final whistle.

This victory moves Napoli up in the Serie A standings, keeping their hopes alive in the title race, while Genoa must regroup and focus on their next fixture to bounce back from this narrow defeat. The match was a testament to the competitive nature of Serie A, with both teams fighting vigorously till the end.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Genoa takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Napoli. Ruslan Malinovskyi steps up to take the penalty and successfully finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot aimed at the center of the goal.Genoa takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Napoli. Ruslan Malinovskyi steps up and successfully converts the penalty, striking it with his left foot right down the middle of the goal.

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GOALGenoa: Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) scores penalty-kick!

Ruslan Malinovskyi scores goal number 5 in the competition (22 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Scott McTominay from Napoli takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar.

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Missed opportunity! Scott McTominay of Napoli attempted a header from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The cross that set it up came from Eljif Elmas following a corner kick.

It's now Genoa 1, Napoli 1. Rasmus Højlund from Napoli fires a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.It's now Genoa 1, Napoli 1. Rasmus Højlund from Napoli fires a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.

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GOAL Napoli: Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) scores!

Rasmus Højlund scores goal number 7 in the competition (20 matches)

Genoa 1, Napoli 2. Scott McTominay scores for Napoli with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Amir Rrahmani.Genoa 1, Napoli 2. Scott McTominay scores for Napoli with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner. The assist was provided by Amir Rrahmani.

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GOAL Napoli: Scott McTominay (Napoli) scores!

Scott McTominay scores goal number 6 in the competition (23 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Aarón Martín.

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Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The assist was provided by Aarón Martín.

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Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from close range but failed to convert.

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Missed opportunity! Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal following a corner kick.

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Missed opportunity. Ruslan Malinovskyi of Genoa takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it sails over the crossbar.

45 +2':

Opportunity wasted. Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

It's now 2-2 between Genoa and Napoli. Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area into the bottom right corner.

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GOAL Genoa: Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa) scores!

Lorenzo Colombo scores goal number 6 in the competition (24 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Stanislav Lobotka from Napoli attempts a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.

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Opportunity wasted. Ruslan Malinovskyi of Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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Missed opportunity. Vítinha from Genoa attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Ruslan Malinovskyi, who set him up with a header.

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Missed opportunity. Leonardo Spinazzola from Napoli attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Giovane.

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Red Card for Juan Jesus (Napoli)

Juan Jesus has now picked up 0 red in the competition (17 matches)

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Opportunity wasted. Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal and to the right.

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Missed opportunity! Antonio Vergara of Napoli attempted a header from the right side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar and to the right. The cross was delivered by Miguel Gutiérrez.

90 +5':

GOALNapoli: Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) scores penalty-kick!

Rasmus Højlund scores goal number 8 in the competition (20 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match