Napoli returned to the top of the Serie A standings with a 2-1 win over Genoa

Genoa, Beritasatu.com – Napoli managed to return to the top of the Italian Serie A league standings after beating Genoa with a score of 2-1 in a fierce match at Luigi Ferraris on Sunday (22/12/2024) early morning WIB.

With 38 points, Napoli is one point ahead of Atalanta, who will play against Empoli on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Genoa is stuck in 14th place with 16 points.

Napoli opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa’s header which hit a Genoa defender before going into the goal. Not long after, exactly eight minutes later, Amir Rrahmani doubled Napoli’s lead with a curling shot into the top corner of the goal from a dead ball situation.

Genoa did not remain silent. Six minutes after the start of the second half, Andrea Pinamonti calmly reduced the deficit. He fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the goal after receiving a mature pass from Vitinha on the side of the field.

In the remainder of the match, Genoa continued to try to equalize, but Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret performed brilliantly with a number of crucial saves that ensured his team’s victory.

Napoli’s return to the top of the Serie A standings emphasizes the club’s position as one of the main candidates to win Serie A this season. Meanwhile, Genoa has to fight harder to get out of the bottom of the standings.

Apart from bringing Napoli to the top of the standings, this result also confirms their dominance in the league and shows the strength of their attack line and solid defense. The next match will be a test of consistency for Antonio Conte’s team.