US EditionLukaku’s last-gasp goal ends Napoli’s winless run at Hellas Verona
- On Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, Romelu Lukaku scored his first goal of the season in the sixth minute of stoppage time to give Napoli a 2-1 win at Hellas Verona, ending their winless run.
- After a preseason thigh injury, Napoli striker Lukaku played just 41 minutes this season and lost his father at 58, which still weighs on him daily.
- Napoli opened the scoring when Rasmus Højlund's looping header from 12 meters put them ahead inside two minutes, Verona equalized in the 65th through Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro's deflected shot, and late, Giovane crossed for substitute Romelu Lukaku to sweep in first time.
- In the table, Napoli remains third, inching within 11 points of Inter Milan, while Verona stays nine points from safety after their winless run ended.
- In a frantic finale, Verona forward Kieron Bowie missed a stoppage-time chance after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret flapped at a cross, while Como came from behind to beat relegation-threatened Lecce 3-1.
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Lukaku saves Napoli's blushes
Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Verona, the Belgium forward's first goal of the season. Lukaku forced home Giovane's cross to give third-placed Napoli all three points with the last kick of the game at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. Napoli had looked like dropping points in northern Italy when Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro levelled Rasmus Hojlund's ear…
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Independent EspañolBy Daniella Matar, Milan (AP) — Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season, a last-gasp finish, ended Napoli's winless streak on Saturday. Lukaku, who had played just 41 minutes this season after a serious thigh injury during preseason, capitalized on a chance in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help Napoli to a 2-1 victory at last-place Hellas Verona. The 32-year-old Lukaku appeared to be overcome with emotion when the final whistle blew seco…
In great difficulty against the Hellas Verona, the last of Italy's championships, Naples won thanks to a goal scored in the last second by the Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
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