Serie A: Napoli Edge Verona 2-1 with Lukaku 96th-Minute Strike

Napoli secures victory

Napoli climb into top four with 2-1 win at Verona. Rasmus Hojlund's header & Romelu Lukaku scores late winner as Napoli beat struggling Verona 2-1 in Serie A.

Lukaku's last-gasp goal snatched Napoli a 2-1 win at struggling Verona...

Romelu Lukaku scored in the 96th minute, keeping Napoli in the hunt for a top-four finish in Serie A and piling pressure on Verona, who look set for relegation.

The Partenopei raced into a second-minute lead when Matteo Politano’s cross was only cleared as far as Rasmus Hojlund, who looped an exquisite header into the far corner for his ninth league goal of the season.

Antonio Conte’s men remained on top for much of the first half, but ultimately failed to add to their lead. Stanislav Lobotka fired over from the edge of the area, while goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo got down well to his left to keep out Eljif Elmas.

Hojlund looked set to double his tally for the night when he rounded Montipo, but Victor Nelsson recovered to block the Dane’s goalbound effort.

Antonio Vergara fired over for Napoli in a low-key start to the second period which saw Verona up the tempo significantly. And the Gialloblu soon got their reward in the form of an equaliser, but it wasn’t without controversy

Alessandro Buongiorno was fuming when a corner was awarded against Napoli. Things went from bad to worse as Hojlund's clearance fell to Akpa Akpro, whose shot deflected into his own net.

Napoli needed some time to regain their composure after being pegged back, but they were soon back on the front foot and only a smart save from Montipo prevented Elmas from restoring their lead.

A last-minute winner from Lukaku earns Napoli all three points! 🔵👏#VeronaNapoli pic.twitter.com/CsdoxtUAvR

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 28, 2026

Despite the introductions of the fit again Romelu Lukaku and former Verona man Giovane, Napoli struggled to sustain attacks in the closing stages.

Romelu Lukaku scored a dramatic late winner, netting his first club goal since May, as Napoli came from behind to beat struggling Verona 2-1. Giovane's cross set up the winning goal, securing Napoli's third win in eight games.

Verona's struggles continue, with just one win in their last 18 home league matches, leaving them at the bottom of the table and facing likely relegation for the first time since 2018 

Romelu Lukaku is the Panini Player of the Match! 🏆#VeronaNapoli pic.twitter.com/zmjgCiIsE9

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) February 28, 2026