Napoli’s Late Equalizer Sparks a Point vs Verona: Di Lorenzo Delivers Moment of Brilliance
7 January 2026
Napoli’s Late Equalizer Keeps Verona at Bay
Napoli's right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo saved his team from a home defeat, leveling against Verona in the 82nd minute of the Serie A clash on matchday 19.
Verona were two goals up after 27 minutes, but Napoli rallied after the break, cutting the deficit with Scott McTominay's 54th-minute strike before Di Lorenzo's 82nd-minute equaliser.
According to Opta, since his Serie A debut in 2018-19, Di Lorenzo is one of just three defenders to reach 20 goals and 30 assists across Europe’s five major leagues.
This season he has reached 20 goals and 30 assists in Italy’s top flight, joining Rafael Guerreiro and Ashraf Hakimi on the elite list.
Napoli's draw moved them to 38 points and into third, level with Milan and one point behind Inter, who lead the table with their upcoming fixture.
Di Lorenzo's performance keeps Napoli competitive as the league campaign progresses, with key fixtures looming in the chase for the Scudetto.
Punchline 1: If Di Lorenzo were a sniper, his deadliest shot would be the 82nd-minute equalizer—on target, no retreat, and a crowd going, “How did that happen?”
Punchline 2: Napoli’s defense still runs on coffee and hope; apparently the caffeine isn’t just for breakfast anymore—it’s for last-minute rescue missions too.
