According to official league reports, SSC Napoli opened their Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory away against FC Genoa, securing the three points with two late goals in the final ten minutes. The match featured notable milestones, including a full-match appearance for Stanislav Lobotka in the Napoli midfield and a professional league debut for 18-year-old Slovak forward Adam Žulevič, who entered the pitch for Genoa in the closing moments.
How Napoli Secured Late Victory Over Genoa
Napoli broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute when Kevin de Bruyne won a physical battle inside the penalty area against Johan Vasquez before slotting past the goalkeeper, according to match statistics. Five minutes later, Antonio Vergara capitalized on a swift counterattack to double the lead and seal the result at 2-0. Following the second goal, Genoa introduced debutant Adam Žulevič to the attack, though the teenager had no time to mount an equalizer before the final whistle.
Inter Milan Dominates Monza in Four-Goal Display
Defending champions Inter Milan cruised to a 4-1 victory over AC Monza, powered by a dominant second-half surge that yielded three goals. Hakan Calhanoglu opened the scoring early in the 6th minute for Inter, but Monza answered through Varela in the 29th minute to level the score at halftime. After the break, Piotr Zielinski scored the match-winning goal in the 48th minute, followed by strikes from Esposito and Bisseck to round out the 4-1 scoreline, as reported by league organizers.
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Stanislav Lobotka played the entire 90 minutes in central midfield for Napoli, anchoring the team’s defensive transition during their successful season opener on the road.
Other Opening Weekend Results Across Serie A
Cagliari claimed a narrow 1-0 away victory against Parma Calcio, with Alessandro Romano scoring the decisive goal in the 79th minute. Slovak defender Adam Obert featured prominently for Cagliari, logging 87 minutes before being substituted near the end of the match. Meanwhile, Udinese Calcio and Como 1907 played to a 1-1 draw, with Kamara opening the scoring for Udinese in the 29th minute before Duvikas equalized for Como shortly after halftime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Inter Milan against Monza?
Piotr Zielinski scored the decisive winner in the 48th minute during Inter Milan’s 4-1 victory over Monza.
How many minutes did Stanislav Lobotka play for Napoli?
Stanislav Lobotka played the full 90 minutes in Napoli’s 2-0 win against FC Genoa.
What was the result of the Parma and Cagliari match?
Cagliari defeated Parma 1-0 thanks to a 79th-minute goal by Alessandro Romano, with Slovak defender Adam Obert starting and playing 87 minutes.
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