Serie A
DIRETTA VIDEO: Genoa-Napoli debut sees Allegri surge with De Bruyne
The Serie A opener between Genoa-Napoli was broadcast live in DIRETTA VIDEO, marking Max Allegri’s debut as Napoli manager. After a sluggish first half, the Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, and Luis Vergara sealed the win six minutes later.
First half: tentative start
Napoli began the match at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris under the watchful eyes of the Stampa A&minus A+ crew, but the opening thirty minutes were marked by fatigue and limited chances.
Genoa, coached by Daniele De Rossi, applied early pressure, forcing Napoli into a defensive shape.
A early chance fell to Genoa’s Vasquez, whose header was cleared, while Napoli’s goalkeeper Meret made a routine save.
Il match saw a grave error by Meret in the seventh minute, when his mis‑kick allowed Vitinha a near‑goal for Genoa.
Despite the setback, Napoli retained composure and limited Genoa’s chances as the half progressed.
Second half: decisive changes
Allegri’s side responded after the break with a quartet of substitutions, introducing Lucca, Kevin De Bruyne, Luis Vergara and Lang, all of whom altered the game’s rhythm.
The impact was immediate as Napoli began to dominate possession and create more chances.
In the 81st minute De Bruyne opened the scoring after flicking a ball onto Vasquez and then striking a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper Bijlow.
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The goal was validated by the referee despite a protest from Genoa, confirming Napoli’s lead.
Six minutes later Vergara doubled Napoli’s lead, finishing a swift counter‑attack that started with a clever pass from Lucca and ended with him out‑muscling Bijlow.
The strike left Genoa frustrated as they failed to respond.
At the 90th minute De Rossi made his final change, bringing on Zulevic for Vasquez, while Genoa received a yellow card for a bench player.
Napoli maintained control into stoppage time, with the 93rd minute seeing them press further while Genoa appeared disheartened.
Physical issues forced Rafa Marin off at the 80th minute, with Olivera replacing him.
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The match ended 0‑2 in Napoli’s favour, giving Allegri a winning start to his Napoli tenure.
Il risultato underscores how the early changes Inizia the campaign with a decisive edge for Napoli.
Le supporters of Napoli celebrated wildly, while Ci Genoa fans left the stadium disappointed.
DIRETTA and VIDEO streams carried the live feed, confirming the significance of the encounter for both clubs.
GENOA will look to regroup, and Napoli will aim to build on the momentum del season.