Genoa vs AS Roma Highlights and Goals

Serie A

5:00 PMMarch 8, 2026

Regular Season - 28

Genoa

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(0 - 0)

AS Roma

Luigi Ferraris

Referee: Andrea Colombo, Italy

How did the teams perform?

Genoa

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

AS Roma

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

35%

65%

2.46

Expected goals (xG)

0.32

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

11

Total shots

7

5

Shots on target

1

5

Shots off target

2

1

Blocked shots

4

8

Shots inside box

6

3

Shots outside box

1

3

Corner kicks

6

1

Offsides

5

Passing

253

Total passes

458

156 (62%)

Accurate passes

350 (76%)

Discipline

11

Fouls

17

1

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Genoa

3-4-2-1

16 G Justin Bijlow 6.3

22 D Johan Vásquez (C) 6.5

5 D Leo Østigård 7.6

27 D Alessandro Marcandalli 6.5

20 M Stefano Sabelli 7.2

73 M Patrizio Masini 16' 80' 8.0

32 M Morten Frendrup 6.3

77 M Mikael Ellertsson 7.3

18 F Caleb Ekuban 6.2

10 F Junior Messias 52' 7.3

21 F Jeff Ekhator 6.6

Substitutes

70 F Maxwel Cornet

4 M Alexsandro Amorim

14 M Jean Onana

34 D Sebastian Otoa

76 D Kris Gecaj

15 D Brooke Norton-Cuffy

13 D Nils Zätterström

1 G Nicola Leali

39 G Daniele Sommariva

3 D Aarón Martín 79' Replaced by M. E. Ellertsson 6.9

9 F Vitinha 80' 75' Replaced by C. Ekuban 7.2

29 F Lorenzo Colombo 64' Replaced by J. Ekhator 6.5

17 M Ruslan Malinovskyi 64' Replaced by Junior Messias 7.2

Coach

Daniele De Rossi

AS Roma

3-4-2-1

99 G Mile Svilar 7.0

19 D Zeki Çelik 6.2

5 D Evan Ndicka 12' 55' 7.3

23 D Gianluca Mancini 6.3

12 M Konstantinos Tsimikas 6.3

17 M Manu Koné 6.7

61 M Niccolò Pisilli 6.0

2 M Devyne Rensch 6.6

20 F Lorenzo Venturino 6.3

7 F Lorenzo Pellegrini (C) 5.9

14 F Donyell Malen 40' Foul 6.3

Substitutes

4 M Bryan Cristante 89' Tripping 46' Replaced by L. Venturino 6.6

8 M Neil El Aynaoui 56' Replaced by L. Pellegrini 6.7

87 D Daniele Ghilardi 70' Replaced by D. Rensch 6.5

24 D Jan Ziółkowski 84' Replaced by G. Mancini 6.9

78 F Robinio Vaz 84' Replaced by Z. Celik 6.2

95 G Pierluigi Gollini

70 G Giorgio De Marzi

3 D Angeliño

92 F Stephan El Shaarawy

97 F Bryan Zaragoza

Coach

Piero Gasperini Gian

Serie A Standings - Serie A

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Inter	27	22	1	4	64-21	43	67	W 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter W 14 February: Inter 3 - 2 Juventus W 21 February: Lecce 0 - 2 Inter W 28 February: Inter 2 - 0 Genoa W No match found
2	AC Milan	27	16	9	2	43-20	23	57	W 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan W No match found D No match found L No match found W 08 March: AC Milan 1 - 0 Inter
3	Napoli	27	16	5	6	41-28	13	53	W 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli W No match found D No match found L No match found W 06 March: Napoli 2 - 1 Torino
4	AS Roma	27	16	3	8	37-19	18	51	L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found
5	Como	27	13	9	5	44-20	24	48	D No match found L No match found D No match found W 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce W 07 March: Cagliari 1 - 2 Como
6	Juventus	27	13	8	6	46-28	18	47	W No match found D No match found L 21 February: Juventus 0 - 2 Como L No match found D No match found
7	Atalanta	27	12	9	6	37-24	13	45	D No match found W 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta W 22 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Napoli W No match found L No match found
8	Sassuolo	27	11	5	11	34-36	-2	38	W 31 January: Pisa 1 - 3 Sassuolo L 08 February: Sassuolo 0 - 5 Inter W 15 February: Udinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo W 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona W 01 March: Sassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta
9	Bologna	26	10	6	10	35-32	3	36	L 08 February: Bologna 0 - 1 Parma L No match found L No match found W 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna W No match found
10	Lazio	27	8	10	9	26-27	-1	34	W 30 January: Lazio 3 - 2 Genoa D 08 February: Juventus 2 - 2 Lazio L 14 February: Lazio 0 - 2 Atalanta D 21 February: Cagliari 0 - 0 Lazio L 01 March: Torino 2 - 0 Lazio
11	Parma	27	8	9	10	20-32	-12	33	L No match found W 15 February: Parma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona W 22 February: AC Milan 0 - 1 Parma W No match found D 08 March: Fiorentina 0 - 0 Parma
12	Udinese	26	9	5	12	28-39	-11	32	W No match found W No match found L 23 February: Bologna 1 - 0 Udinese L No match found L No match found
13	Cagliari	27	7	9	11	29-36	-7	30	W No match found L 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce L No match found D 27 February: Parma 1 - 1 Cagliari D No match found
14	Torino	27	8	6	13	27-47	-20	30	W No match found D No match found L 22 February: Genoa 3 - 0 Torino L No match found W No match found
15	Genoa	27	6	9	12	32-39	-7	27	L 07 February: Genoa 2 - 3 Napoli L No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
16	Fiorentina	26	5	9	12	30-39	-9	24	L No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found W No match found
17	Cremonese	27	5	9	13	21-38	-17	24	L 09 February: Atalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Cremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan L 08 March: Lecce 2 - 1 Cremonese
18	Lecce	27	6	6	15	18-36	-18	24	L No match found W 16 February: Cagliari 0 - 2 Lecce W No match found L 28 February: Como 3 - 1 Lecce L No match found
19	Pisa	26	1	12	13	20-43	-23	15	L No match found L 13 February: Pisa 1 - 2 AC Milan D No match found L 02 March: Pisa 0 - 1 Bologna L 07 March: Juventus 4 - 0 Pisa
20	Hellas Verona	27	2	9	16	20-48	-28	15	L No match found D No match found L 20 February: Sassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona L 28 February: Hellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli L No match found

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - Serie B

Genoa delivered a stunning upset, defeating AS Roma 2-1 at home thanks to a late winner from substitute Vitinha.

Genoa, battling near the bottom of the Serie A table in 15th position, faced a formidable challenge from AS Roma. The visitors arrived in 4th place, aiming to cement their Champions League qualification hopes. This clash at the Luigi Ferraris promised a tough test for the home side.

The first half saw a physical encounter with early cautions. Roma’s Evan Ndicka received a yellow card in the 12th minute. Shortly after, Genoa’s Patrizio Masini was booked in the 16th minute for a challenge. Both teams showed signs of early aggression.

Roma held a significant advantage in possession, controlling 65% of the ball. However, Genoa showed more attacking intent, registering more shots. D. Malen also earned a yellow card for Roma in the 40th minute for a foul, underscoring the half’s combative nature.

Despite the attacking efforts from both sides, the scoreboard remained untouched. The teams headed into the interval locked in a goalless draw. Both managers undoubtedly called for more precision and urgency from their players, seeking to break the deadlock.

The second half exploded into action. In the 52nd minute, Genoa broke the deadlock when Junior Messias calmly converted a penalty. The home crowd erupted as their team took a crucial lead against their higher-ranked opponents.

However, Genoa’s joy was short-lived. Just three minutes later, in the 55th minute, Roma defender Evan Ndicka found the net. His quick equalizer silenced the home fans and showcased Roma’s resilience and determination to stay in the contest.

As the match progressed, both coaches turned to their benches for fresh impetus. Genoa introduced Vitinha in the 75th minute, a substitution that proved inspired. The young forward quickly looked to make his mark on the game, adding pace to Genoa’s attack.

With only 10 minutes remaining, Vitinha etched his name onto the scoresheet. Patrizio Masini delivered a crucial assist, allowing Vitinha to guide the ball home in the 80th minute. His well-taken goal restored Genoa’s lead and sent the stadium into raptures once more. Roma’s Bryan Cristante received a yellow card late on for tripping.

Genoa defied the statistics, securing victory with only 35% possession. Their clinical finishing was highlighted by an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.46, far superior to Roma’s 0.32 xG. Genoa registered 11 total shots with 5 on target, while Roma managed just 7 shots with only 1 on target, illustrating Genoa’s efficiency.

This vital 2-1 triumph significantly boosts Genoa’s Serie A survival bid and improves their league standing. For AS Roma, the unexpected defeat is a setback in their quest for a top-four finish, highlighting areas for improvement. The match will be remembered for Genoa’s impressive fighting spirit and Vitinha’s late heroics.