Serie A: Hojlund Leads 10-Man Napoli to 3-2 Victory Over Genoa

In a thrilling encounter, Napoli secured a 3-2 victory against Genoa at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 7, 2026. The match featured a series of dramatic events, including an early penalty for Genoa and a red card for Napoli’s Juan Jesus.

Key Match Highlights

• Early Penalty: Genoa was awarded a penalty just 15 seconds into the match after a foul by Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret on Vitinha.
• Ruslan Malinovskyi’s Goal: Malinovskyi converted the penalty, giving Genoa a 1-0 lead.
• Rasmus Hojlund’s Brace: Hojlund responded strongly, scoring his first Serie A goal in the 20th minute and later converting a late penalty.

Injury and Tactics

Napoli faced significant injury challenges, missing several key players including Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Kevin De Bruyne. Scott McTominay’s contributions were pivotal, as he scored a stunning goal from distance shortly after Hojlund’s equalizer. However, he was later substituted due to a muscle issue.

Turning Point

After McTominay’s goal, Napoli briefly regained momentum. However, a defensive lapse allowed Genoa’s Lorenzo Colombo to level the score at 2-2 after capitalizing on a mistake by Alessandro Buongiorno.

Red Card Drama

The match saw Juan Jesus receiving a red card in the 76th minute for a second yellow after pulling down Caleb Ekuban. This left Napoli with ten men as they sought to regain control of the match.

Last-Gasp Victory

In a dramatic finish, a foul on Antonio Vergara during a Napoli corner led to a second penalty being awarded to the visitors. Hojlund stepped up to take the penalty, which slipped past Bijlow, sealing the win for Napoli in the dying moments of the game.

Match Summary

This victory places Napoli in a strong position as they continue their campaign in Serie A, showcasing resilience even in challenging circumstances.