Napoli Defeats Genoa: Vieira's First Loss and Conte Tops Serie A
Napoli secured a 2-1 victory against Genoa, handing Patrick Vieira his first defeat as coach, and temporarily topping the Serie A table.
Napoli claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Genoa, marking the first loss for Patrick Vieira as the club's coach. This win propelled Antonio Conte's side to the top of the Serie A standings, albeit temporarily.
Despite missing key player Alessandro Buongiorno, Napoli welcomed the return of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from injury, though he started on the bench. The game began with Genoa’s solid defense, having maintained three clean sheets in their last four matches, including a 2-0 victory over Udinese.
Napoli's opening goal came through André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who headed in a cross from David Neres. The second goal followed a similar pattern, with Amir Rrahmani converting a free-kick delivered by Stanislav Lobotka.
In the second half, Genoa mounted pressure, with Andrea Pinamonti pulling one back. Despite their efforts, Napoli held on, with goalkeeper Alex Meret making key saves to secure the win.