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Napoli vs Genoa as it happened - Lorenzo Insigne marks last appearance for hosts with a goal

Serie A / Matchday 37
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona / 15.05.2022
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Ben Snowball

Updated 15/05/2022 at 15:20 GMT


17'
BLOCK!
Insigne's through ball looks to release Mertens but he's quickly closed down, his angled shot winning a corner.
15'
WIDE
Amiri flashes a shot just wide as Genoa up the ante in search of an opener.
14'
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CROSSBAR!
Yeboah thumps the crossbar with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, with Ospina well beaten - cause for hope for Genoa!
12'
HISTORY FAVOURS HOSTS
Napoli are unbeaten in 12 games against Genoa, winning 16 of their last 24 meetings.
10'
IMPORTANT TACKLE
Ostigard makes an important challenge on Osimhen just when it looked like the Napoli forward had a real chance to open the scoring.
8'
CONCERN
Insigne is hurt too, limping after a strong challenge. He'll be desperate to stay on given the circumstances.
7'
STOPPAGE
Lozano is down holding his head after suffering an accidental elbow to the head. He'll be OK to continue.
5'
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OFFSIDE - AGAIN
Napoli try and fail to play out from the back, Gudmundsson is played through on goal but again he's well offside. Genoa just need to calm down a little, this game might be there for them.
4'
NAPOLI ATTACK
Lozano is released on the right flank, he pulls it back for Anguissa but Genoa scramble their lines clear.
2'
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OFFSIDE
Gudmundsson is a mile offside as he puts the ball in the back of the net. He's well aware of it, too.
2'
CONCERN FOR GENOA
Badelj commits a hefty challenge on Mertens but comes out the worse, hobbling in the aftermath. He should be fit to continue but it's one to keep an eye on.
1'
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WE'RE UNDERWAY!
There's a party atmosphere in Naples, with the players out with their children before kick-off. This could work in the favour of Genoa, who are fighting for their top-flight status. The visitors get us underway.
13:55
FIVE MINUTES UNTIL KICK-OFF!
Almost set for kick-off in Naples this afternoon!
13:50
INSIGNE SAYS GOODBYE
"I want to thank you for everything you’ve given me. Napoli will always be my home even if I will no longer be here next season,” he told Napoli supporters as he prepares for his move to Toronto.
“I won’t deny that I’ve been crying for three days. Every time I am outside the stadium, I get emotional. This has been my home for ten years, I am happy to celebrate with you on Sunday. Napoli will always be in my heart.”
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13:45
LAST TIME OUT
Genoa caused a huge upset when they defeated Juventus 2-1 last time out, keeping their survival hopes alive.
Highlights below!
13:40
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
After missing out on the Scudetto, third place will be of consolation for Napoli. Four points ahead of Juventus, they can secure it today with victory and close the gap on Inter to just three points ahead of matchday 38.
Genoa will be all but relegated if they lose but a point or a win would be precious and would see them closing in on Salernitana in 17th.
13:35
SPALLETTI HAS HIS SAY
"On Sunday there is a very difficult match with Genoa and there is also an important goal, that is the podium, to reach. Football has only one chance to survive in the hearts of the people. Be credible."
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13:30
GENOA TEAM NEWS
Kelvin Yeboah starts up front, supported by Nadiem Amiri as Genoa look for the victory that would keep alive their top-flight status for at least another week.
13:25
FAREWELL INSIGNE
Lorenzo Insigne, who has nine goals in his last eight Serie A appearances against Genoa, starts his final game at the Stadio Maradona in Napoli colours. Having scored twice in the reverse fixture, Fabian Ruiz starts in midfield.
13:20
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TEAMS
Napoli: Ospina, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Koulibaly, Mario Rui, Anguissa, Fabian Ruiz, Lozano, Mertens, Insigne, Osimhen
Genoa: Sirigu, Hefti, Bani, Ostigard, Criscito; Galdames, Badelj, Portanova, Amiri, Gudmundsson, Yeboah
13:15
WELCOME
Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Serie A clash between Napoli and Genoa.
Placed third in the table, Luciano Spalletti's side can close the gap on leaders Milan to four points with victory.
Let's grab the team news ahead of this 14:00 BST kick-off!