Match report
Napoli Defeats Verona 2-1 in Serie A Thriller
Verona
1–2
FT
Napoli
Feb 28, 2026
Napoli triumphed over Verona with a narrow 2-1 victory in their latest Serie A encounter at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi. Rasmus Hojlund and Romelu Lukaku scored for Napoli, while Jonathan Akpa-Akpro had given Verona hope of an equalizer. Despite Verona's efforts to level the scoreline, Napoli held on to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Napoli led early through Rasmus Hojlund in the 2nd minute.
- • Verona pulled one back through Jonathan Akpa-Akpro at the 65th minute mark.
- • Romelu Lukaku sealed Napoli's win with a late goal in injury time (90+6).
- • Both teams saw five players booked during the match.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both sides, reflecting the intensity of the game.
Lineups
Verona
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Lorenzo Montipò (G)
- 15 Victor Nelsson (D)
- 37 Armel Bella-Kotchap (D)
- 5 Andrias Edmundsson (D)
- 2 Daniel Oyegoke (M)
- 21 Abdou Harroui (M)
- 63 Roberto Gagliardini (M)
- 11 Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (M)
- 12 Domagoj Bradarić (M)
- 18 Kieron Bowie (F)
- 9 Amin Sarr (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Simone Perilli
- 94 Giacomo Toniolo
- 3 Martin Frese
- 19 Tobias Slotsager
- 70 Fallou Cham
- 6 Nicolás Valentini
- 36 Cheikh Niasse
- 41 Isaac
- 90 Ioan Vermesan
- 10 Tomáš Suslov
- 25 Daniel Mosquera
Napoli
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Alex Meret (G)
- 31 Sam Beukema (D)
- 5 Juan Jesus (D)
- 4 Alessandro Buongiorno (D)
- 21 Matteo Politano (M)
- 20 Eljif Elmas (M)
- 68 Stanislav Lobotka (M)
- 37 Leonardo Spinazzola (M)
- 26 Antonio Vergara (F)
- 27 Alisson Santos (F)
- 19 Rasmus Højlund (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Vanja Milinković-Savić
- 14 Nikita Contini
- 17 Mathías Olivera
- 3 Miguel Gutiérrez
- 6 Billy Gilmour
- 95 Vincenzo Prisco
- 30 Pasquale Mazzocchi
- 9 Romelu Lukaku
- 23 Giovane
Timeline
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2' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalR. Hojlund · Assist: A. Vergara
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45'+2 Verona Card · Yellow CardJ. Akpa Akpro
Holding
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52' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Spinazzola · On: M. Gutierrez
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55' Verona subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Sarr · On: D. Mosquera
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55' Verona subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bella-Kotchap · On: M. Frese
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56' Napoli Card · Yellow CardA. Vergara
Tripping
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60' Verona Card · Yellow CardP. Sammarco
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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65' Verona Goal · Normal GoalJ. Akpa Akpro
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69' Napoli Card · Yellow CardA. Conte
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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70' Verona subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Oyegoke · On: T. Suslov
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72' Napoli Card · Yellow CardE. Elmas
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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73' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: Alisson Santos · On: R. Lukaku
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73' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lobotka · On: B. Gilmour
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75' Verona Card · Yellow CardT. Suslov
Tripping
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78' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Vergara · On: Giovane
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78' Napoli subst · Substitution 5Off: Matteo Politano · On: P. Mazzocchi
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82' Verona Card · Yellow CardA. Harroui
Holding
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82' Verona subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Harroui · On: T. Slotsager
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82' Verona subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Akpa Akpro · On: C. Niasse
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90'+6 Napoli Goal · Normal GoalR. Lukaku
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90'+7 Napoli Card · Yellow CardR. Lukaku
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Verona | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 318 | 595 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 5 |
| xG | 0.46 | 0.66 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 246 | 518 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Napoli's early goal from R. Hojlund set a strong tone and gave them initial control over the match.
- ▸ Verona’s equalizing goal by Akpa-Akpro reignited their fight for points, but Napoli responded with Lukaku's late strike to regain the lead.