Lukaku Leads Napoli To Top Of Serie A With Decisive Win Against Cagliari

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Romelu Lukaku played a pivotal role in Napoli's 4-0 victory over Cagliari, scoring once and assisting twice. This win propelled Napoli to the top of the Serie A table. Lukaku set up Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before scoring himself. Alessandro Buongiorno sealed the win in injury time.

Lukaku's contributions were crucial in securing the lead for Napoli. In the 18th minute, Di Lorenzo's shot deflected off Yerry Mina and past Simone Scuffet, giving Napoli an early advantage. The second half saw Lukaku assist Kvaratskhelia, who then returned the favour by setting up Lukaku for Napoli's third goal.

Napoli's dominance continued as Kvaratskhelia capitalised on a misplaced pass from Scuffet, allowing Lukaku to score. The final goal came in stoppage time when Buongiorno headed in David Neres' corner kick, adding further gloss to the scoreline.

David Neres made history by becoming the first player to provide an assist in each of his first three Serie A matches since such data has been recorded (2004-05). His performance against Cagliari was instrumental, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for his teammates.

Lukaku's Stellar Performance Under Conte

Lukaku has now scored and assisted more than once in a single match only three times in his career within Europe's top five leagues. Remarkably, two of these instances have occurred under Antonio Conte's management. Against Cagliari, Lukaku achieved an expected goals (xG) tally of 0.77, the highest among his teammates.

The Belgian striker has quickly adapted to life at Napoli, netting two goals in two games for his new club. His performance against Cagliari demonstrated his ability to influence matches significantly.

This comprehensive victory not only highlights Napoli's attacking prowess but also underscores the impact of their new signings. With players like Lukaku and Neres making immediate contributions, Napoli looks poised for a successful season ahead.