US EditionNapoli Move Top with Battling 2-1 Win over Genoa
Napoli recovered from a half-time deficit with goals from Andre Anguissa and Rasmus Hojlund to reclaim the Serie A lead, reaching 15 points after six matches.
- On Sunday, Napoli recovered from a half-time deficit to beat Genoa 2-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, completing the comeback in the second half.
- Antonio Conte's side entered the match after a defeat to AC Milan, with injuries to Stanislav Lobotka and Matteo Politano forcing halftime changes including Billy Gilmour and Kevin De Bruyne.
- Hojlund reacted quickest to slot home the winner after Frank Anguissa levelled in the 57th minute by heading home from Leonardo Spinazzola's delivery to make it 1-1.
- The win lifted Napoli to the top of Serie A on 15 points, ahead of AS Roma on goal difference, intensifying the scudetto race as AC Milan dropped points.
- Genoa coach Patrick Vieira reflected, `It was a really beautiful first half on our part. I think we played with personality and organisation.` Rasmus Hojlund extended his scoring run while Genoa remain second from bottom on two points.
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Soccer-Napoli move top with battling 2-1 win over Genoa
NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Second-half goals from Andre Anguissa and Rasmus Hojlund helped Napoli battle back to earn a 2-1 home win over Genoa on Sunday as the defending champions moved top of the Serie A standings. Read full story
Victory in return for the Napoli team that beats 2-1 Genoa at Maradona. In the shot Anguissa and Hojlund overturn the goal genoan of Ekhator
Napoli move top with battling 2-1 win over Genoa
NAPLES, Italy :Second-half goals from Andre Anguissa and Rasmus Hojlund helped Napoli battle back to earn a 2-1 home win over Genoa on Sunday as the defending champions moved top of the Serie A standings.Napoli's perfect start to the league campaign was ended by a 2-1 loss at AC Milan last weekend, and Antoni
Rasmus H�jlund was the match winner for the second time in five days for Napoli, who beat Genoa 2-1 at home on Sunday.
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