Napoli vs Genoa Live Serie A 2025/2026: Genoa Leads 1-0 with Ekhator’s Goal
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Match Venue: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
The highly anticipated Serie A clash between Napoli and Genoa is underway at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, which can accommodate 54,726 fervent spectators. This game marks the sixth day of Serie A, with both teams eager for a victory after their previous setbacks.
Lineups and Tactical Setup
The match features intriguing setups from both teams. Napoli, managed by Conte, adopts a 4-3-3 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Milinkovic-Savic
- Defense: Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Juan Jesus, Olivera
- Midfield: Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay
- Attack: Politano, Hojlund, Neres
Their bench has notable names like De Bruyne, Meret, and Elmas.
Genoa, under Vieira’s guidance, fields a 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Leali
- Defense: Sabelli, Marcandelli, Vasquez, Ellertson
- Midfield: Frendrup, Masini
- Attack: Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Ekhator
With key players like Colombo and Onana on their bench, Vieira aims to surprise Napoli with Ekhator leading the attack.
Key Match Highlights
The match kicks off with a vibrant atmosphere. Early attempts by Napoli and Genoa keep fans on their toes:
- 4th Minute: Politano sends a cross, but Olivera’s header is cleared by Vitinha.
- 7th Minute: A near-miss by Napoli as Hojlund almost capitalizes on Marcandelli’s deflection, with Leali off his line.
- 11th Minute: Napoli’s threat emerges with Neres crossing to Politano, who misfires the shot.
- 33rd Minute – Goal! Genoa takes the lead with Ekhator scoring a brilliant back-heeled goal, assisted by a superb run and cross from Norton-Cuffy.
Game Analysis
As the match progresses, both teams exhibit tactical discipline with intermittent fouls disrupting the flow. A yellow card is issued to Marcandelli for an unsporting challenge. Napoli, driven to equalize, intensifies their offensive with attempts to breach Genoa’s solid defense.
The game’s momentum shifts as Napoli protests a perceived foul on Leali during a corner, causing a brief stoppage in play. As the first half concludes, Genoa holds a slight edge with their surprising goal.
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