Serie A 27ª Giornata: Inter beat Genoa, Napoli win in Verona and Como overcome Lecce

The 27th round of Serie A opened with a draw between Parma and Cagliari and continued on Saturday with three matches full of goals and twists. Como defeated Lecce 3-1, Napoli won 2-1 at Bentegodi against Verona, while Inter kept pace by beating Genoa 2-0 at San Siro.

Como-Lecce 3-1: Douvikas and Kempf lead the hosts

Como started aggressively, with Douvikas wasting an early chance, but it was Lecce who opened the scoring in the 13th minute with Coulibaly. The home side reacted immediately: Douvikas equalized in the 18th minute, followed by Rodriguez’s goal in the 36th and Kempf’s header in the 44th. In the second half, Fabregas’s team tried to extend their lead with further chances, while Lecce failed to respond effectively. The final result rewards the hosts in a match that showed enthusiasm and frenzy. Lecce, however, showed some difficulties away from home, failing to contain the opposition’s play.

Verona-Napoli 1-2: A hard-fought win for the Azzurri

At Bentegodi, Napoli took an early lead with a header from Hojlund in the 2nd minute. Verona tried to respond with dangerous moves, but Montipò did well to thwart several attempts. The hosts’ equalizer only came in the 64th minute with a right-footed shot from Akpa Akpro, deflected unintentionally by Hojlund. In the dying moments, at 90’ + 6, Lukaku secured the three points for Conte’s men with the decisive goal. The absence of Anguissa and McTominay complicated Napoli’s plans, but the coach managed to guide the team to a valuable win after the defeat against Atalanta. The match, fiercely contested, was followed with great interest by fans on television and streaming.

Inter-Genoa 2-0: Dimarco and Calhanoglu shine at San Siro

At San Siro, Inter once again demonstrated their ability to score early, reinforcing a historical trend that sees them as the top scorers in the first half since 2014. The match was unlocked in the 31st minute by Dimarco with a goal after several chances created, while in the second half, a penalty converted by Calhanoglu in the 70th minute sealed the deal. Genoa tried to trouble Sommer with a few attempts, but the Nerazzurri defense proved solid. De Rossi’s team remains in difficulty, while Inter relaunch their bid for a prestigious placement. Coach Chivu still has to manage some emergencies, but the results continue to smile on them.

Focus: Inter, the queen of first halves

According to data collected by Opta, Inter remains the team that scores the most goals in the first halves in Serie A from 2014 to today. This trend was confirmed again in the match against Genoa, contributing to the Nerazzurri’s success. The ability to start strong is one of the keys to their seasonal performance, with players like Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, and Calhanoglu proving decisive.

Upcoming fixtures and referee appointments

The 28th round will kick off with Napoli-Torino, refereed by Michael Fabbri from the Ravenna section. Next week also features key matches such as Milan-Inter, Juventus-Pisa, and Genoa-Roma, crucial for the European spots and the relegation battle. Fans can follow all the matches live on Sky and DAZN channels, with extensive pre- and post-match analysis programs.

In summary, the 27th round of Serie A confirmed the competitiveness of many teams and the leadership of sides like Inter and Napoli, in a season that promises to be full of emotions and twists until the final round.