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Napoli Stages Dramatic Comeback to Reclaim Serie A Top Spot
5 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Napoli came from behind to beat winless Genoa 2-1
- Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in the 75th minute
- Napoli returned to the top of the Serie A table on goal difference
In a thrilling Serie A encounter on 2025-10-05, reigning champions Napoli came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over winless Genoa and reclaim the top spot in the league.
Genoa took a surprise lead in the 33rd minute when Jeff Ekhator scored a superb backheel finish to silence the home crowd. However, Napoli responded quickly in the second half, with Frank Anguissa heading home the equalizer just 12 minutes after the restart.
The match-winning moment came in the 75th minute when Rasmus Hojlund pounced on a rebound in the penalty area to score his fourth goal for Napoli since joining the club in the summer. The Italian champions' comeback was made all the more impressive by the fact that they had to overcome the loss of key players Stanislav Lobotka and Matteo Politano to injury.
The victory sends Napoli back to the top of the Serie A table on goal difference, level with Roma on 15 points. Genoa, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone with just two points from their opening six games.
