On 16 September, one of the matches of the 4th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Genoa and Napoli (Naples) met.
Italian Championship, 4th round
Genoa (Genoa ) - Napoli (Naples) - 2:2 (0:0)
Goals: - -.
The long awaited football match between Genoa and Napoli at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris didn't take long to get underway. With the score 1-0 in favour of Genoa, it seemed that Napoli had the advantage. However, Napoli fought back hard in the second half and managed to snatch a 2-2 draw by the main time of the match. Right from the start, both teams showed their determination to win this Serie A encounter. Genoa started the game on a high note, dominating the early part of the match and creating several scoring chances. Their efforts were rewarded in the 15th minute when a Genoa striker broke through the Napoli defence and headed the ball past the goalkeeper. However, Napoli quickly regrouped and began to prove their presence on the pitch. They launched several attacks, testing the Genoa defence and trying to equalise. In the 60th minute, Napoli's persistence paid off as one of the midfielders struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, leaving the Genoa goalkeeper helpless. The scoreline was 1-1 and both teams were full of energy for the final push. As the game progressed, the tension on the pitch continued to rise. Genoa and Napoli were going forward, creating chances, trying to score an important winning goal.
The match turned into a battle of tactics and skill, in which both sides showed great resilience. In the 80th minute, Genoa managed to regain their advantage through a well-executed team move. A precise pass to the byline found the substitute striker in the penalty area, who beat the Napoli goalkeeper with a powerful header. The Genoa fans erupted in cheers, thinking that the game had been decided in their favour, but Napoli were not going to give up. Showing incredible determination, they rushed forward in search of a late goal. Their persistent efforts bore fruit in the final minutes of the match, when Napoli's substitute striker struck with a header. The final score was 2-2, and both teams could be proud of their performance. The match between Genoa and Napoli was a real rollercoaster of emotions for the fans present at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. It showcased the competitive nature of Serie A and the talent of both teams. While Genoa owned the advantage in the first half, Napoli, showing resilience in the second half, eventually shared the spoils. This match demonstrated the unpredictability and excitement that football brings to its fans. It was a true spectacle, emphasising the sharpness and intensity of the beautiful game. Both Genoa and Napoli showed their potential and made this Serie A match unforgettable.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Lecce - Genoa, Bologna - Napoli.
| Genoa | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 8 | Kicks | 12 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 14 | Offences | 9 |
| 3 | Corner | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 34% | Ball possession | 66% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 303 | Total assists | 609 |
| 225 | Accurate assists | 525 |
| 74% | Accuracy of passes | 86% |