"Lukaku, who had played just 41 minutes this campaign following a serious preseason thigh injury, pounced in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help Napoli win at bottom club Hellas Verona 2-1. The 32-year-old Lukaku appeared to tear up when the final whistle blew seconds later. His last goal was on May 23."
"It was Napoli's first win in four matches in all competitions. The defending Serie A champions remained third in the league table but inched to within 11 points of leader Inter Milan, who were hosting lowly Genoa later."
"A corner was played short and eventually crossed in by Giovane for fellow substitute Lukaku to sweep in first time from close range. Verona almost won it in stoppage time but Kieron Bowie couldn't keep his attempt on target after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret flapped aimlessly at a cross."
Napoli defeated bottom-placed Hellas Verona 2-1 on Saturday, with Romelu Lukaku scoring the decisive goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Lukaku, returning from a serious preseason thigh injury after playing only 41 minutes this season, netted his first goal since May 23. Napoli took an early lead through Rasmus Højlund's header after less than two minutes, but Verona equalized in the 65th minute when Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro's shot deflected off Højlund. The victory marked Napoli's first win in four matches across all competitions, moving them to third place, 11 points behind leader Inter Milan.
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