After Genoa, led by Jeff Ekhator at halftime, lost to Patrick Vieira's team, Napoli gained a crucial three points. Rasmus Hojlund and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa scored the goals for Antonio Conte's team in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. The absence of Kevin De Bruyne, the blockbuster acquisition, from the Maradona starting lineup was the team's biggest story. According to Gabriele Oriali, the coach made this "technical choice." The Belgian was replaced by David Neres.
Napoli dominated possession early on, but Genoa’s disciplined defending limited their chances. The first shot on target came in the 33rd minute and proved decisive — Brooke Norton-Cuffy beat Mathias Olivera on the byline and set up teenager Jeff Ekhator to tap in from close range. Napoli had to wait nearly an hour for their own first effort on target, but like Genoa, they made it count.