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Napoli lead Monza 2-1 midway through the second half
Napoli lead Monza 2-1 in the 56th minute of their Serie A match at Monza's Brianteo stadium.
Rasmus Hojlund put Napoli ahead in the 10th minute, but Monza's Varela equalised before half-time.
Politano restored Napoli's lead three minutes into the second half after a Monza defensive error.
The teams came into the match needing a response: Monza had lost to Torino, while Napoli were 14 points behind Inter and Lazio.
Napoli midfielder Lobotka left injured in the first half and was replaced by Gilmour.
The match was still in progress in the latest update, with Monza pressing for an equaliser.
Napoli led Monza 2-1 midway through the second half of their Serie A match.
Rasmus Hojlund put Napoli ahead in the 10th minute.
Monza equalised through Varela in the 43rd minute.
Matteo Politano restored Napoli's lead in the 48th minute, scoring shortly after half-time.
The match was being played at the Brianteo Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Who
- Monza and Napoli.
- What
- Napoli led 2-1 in a Serie A match.
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026; Napoli were ahead midway through the second half.
- Where
- Brianteo Stadium, Monza.
- Why
- It was a match in the ninth round of the 2026-27 Serie A season.
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Hojlund scored to give Napoli the lead.
Varela equalised for Monza, making the score 1-1.
The teams went into the break level at 1-1.
Politano scored to put Napoli ahead 2-1.
Monza were pressing in Napoli's half.
- Score midway through second half
- Monza 1-2 Napoli
- Napoli's first goal
- Rasmus Hojlund, 10th minute
- Monza's goal
- Varela, 43rd minute
- Napoli's winning goal at that stage
- Matteo Politano, 48th minute
- Venue
- Brianteo Stadium, Monza