Both of the Insigne brothers hit the target as Napoli bounced back to win 2-1 at promoted Benevento in an Italian regional derby to move into second place in Serie A .
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Roberto Insigne struck from close range for the hosts' half-hour lead, netting his first top-flight goal against the Naples side where he grew up.
His brother, Napoli captain Lorenzo, then levelled on the hour with a swerving shot off the bar.
He had earlier had a powerful drive saved and saw his defensive teammate Kostas Manolas nod against the post before the break.
Andrea Petagna completed Napoli's comeback from inside the box off a pass from substitute Matteo Politano, who had also set up Insigne's goal.
The Neapolitans, now on 11 points, have appealed against the one-point deduction and default defeat they were handed for not showing up at a game against Juventus.
Napoli claim that health authorities prohibited them from leaving for Turin after two coronavirus cases in the squad.
AC Milan sit top on a maximum 12 points and will play Roma at home on Monday.
Sassuolo drew 3-3 at home to Torino on Friday and are third behind Napoli on goal difference.
Parma salvaged a late 2-2 home draw against newcomers Spezia as both sides remained in the lower reaches, while Cagliari beat 10-man Crotone 4-2 at the Sardegna Arena on Sunday to move into the top half of the table.
The visiting newcomers struck with Junior Messias but saw Cagliari bounce back from Charalampos Lykogiannis' free-kick and Giovanni Simeone.
Salvatore Molina volleyed in for 2-2 but Riccardo Sottil nodded home the hosts' third before half-time.
Luca Cigarini was dismissed for the visitors after a second caution three minutes into the second half and Joao Pedro sealed the win for Cagliari, who moved into 10th place on seven points.
Australian Associated Press
