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Højlund's Last-Minute Penalty Secures Napoli's 3-2 Victory

2/8/2026

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Højlund's Last-Minute Victory

Rasmus Højlund converted a last-minute penalty to give Napoli a 3-2 win over Genoa after a VAR review found Maxwel Cornet fouled Antonio Vergara.
Genoa opened with an early penalty converted by Ruslan Malinovskyi.
Napoli answered with goals from Højlund and Scott McTominay.
Napoli's win leaves them one point behind AC Milan and six behind Inter Milan.
Scott McTominay left the game with an injury.

Summary

Conte's Injury Frustration

Antonio Conte expressed frustration over Scott McTominay's injury, worsening Napoli's squad.
Scott McTominay scored his 10th goal in a 3-2 win over Genoa, but McTominay left at halftime.
Rasmus Højlund's late penalty secured the victory, keeping Napoli's title hopes alive.
Napoli are six points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Conte praised his players' resilience amid challenges, including a red card for Juan Jesus and multiple injuries.

History

Historical Context

In the 1989-90 Serie A season, Napoli, led by Diego Maradona, won their second championship with a record 57 points, while AC Milan finished just two points behind. This era marked a competitive peak in Italian football, with teams like Inter Milan and Sampdoria also vying for dominance. Napoli's recent victory over Genoa highlights the enduring rivalries that continue to shape Serie A today.

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Højlund's Last-Minute Victory

Rasmus Højlund converted a last-minute penalty to give Napoli a 3-2 win over Genoa after a VAR review found Maxwel Cornet fouled Antonio Vergara.
Genoa opened with an early penalty converted by Ruslan Malinovskyi.
Napoli answered with goals from Højlund and Scott McTominay.
Napoli's win leaves them one point behind AC Milan and six behind Inter Milan.
Scott McTominay left the game with an injury.

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