Serie A: Napoli Secures 2-1 Victory Over Genoa, Ending Vieira’s Unbeaten Run

Napoli emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Genoa in a closely contested Serie A match, putting an end to Patrick Vieira’s unbeaten start as Genoa’s manager. The visitors had to withstand late pressure and were thankful for the woodwork in preserving their lead.

Napoli took the lead in the 15th minute when Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa headed in a cross from David Neres. They doubled their advantage in the 23rd minute as Amir Rrahmani scored from a Stanislav Lobotka free kick.

Genoa fought back after halftime, with Andrea Pinamonti reducing the deficit in the 51st minute. The home side came close to equalizing late in the game, but were denied by some crucial saves from Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret and the woodwork.

The result sees Napoli maintain their momentum in Serie A, while Genoa suffer their first defeat under Vieira’s management after an encouraging start that included three draws and a win.

Key moments in the match included a Romelu Lukaku header hitting the crossbar early on for Napoli, and late chances for Genoa as they pushed for an equalizer. Mario Balotelli, introduced as a substitute, nearly scored but saw his effort hit the post.

This victory will boost Napoli’s confidence as they continue their Serie A campaign, while Genoa will look to bounce back in their next fixture.