“Nicolò Zaniolo receives yellow card for foul, sparking heated argument between players”
“Jurgen Ekkelenkamp breaks the deadlock with a header from the center of the penalty area”
Pivotal“Genoa make triple substitution in desperate attempt to find equalizer”
“Keinan Davis seals victory with clinical finish in stoppage time”
Pivotal
Genoa
Udinese
Outstanding performance
Genoa•MidfielderUdinese claimed a professional 2-0 victory at Genoa in a match that came alive in the second half after a cagey opening 45 minutes. The visitors controlled proceedings through patient buildup play, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp's 66th-minute header from close range breaking the deadlock following sustained pressure. Keinan Davis sealed the points with a composed finish in stoppage time, capitalizing on Genoa's desperate push for an equalizer that left them exposed at the back. This result lifts Udinese further up the Serie A table while leaving Genoa still searching for consistency in mid-table, with the home side's frustration evident through multiple bookings as they failed to create clear-cut chances throughout the encounter.
How entertaining was this match?
Substitution for Udinese: Oier Zarraga replaces Nicolò Zaniolo due to an injury.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Justin Bijlow, the goalkeeper for Genoa, makes a solid save right in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Nicolò Bertola.
Lennon MillerYellow CardLennon Miller from Udinese has been shown a yellow card.
Oumar SoletYellow CardOumar Solet from Udinese has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Tommaso Baldanzi from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Oumar Solet from Udinese committed a foul.
The attempt is denied. Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Leo Østigård.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
The attempt is denied. Jakub Piotrowski from Udinese fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's intercepted.
Substitution for Udinese: Lennon Miller replaces Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
Substitution for Udinese: Nicolò Bertola comes on to replace Kingsley Ehizibue.
Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Lorenzo Colombo of Genoa has been shown a yellow card.
Lorenzo ColomboYellow CardLorenzo Colombo from Genoa has been shown a yellow card.
Substitution for Genoa: Alex Amorim is coming on to replace Morten Frendrup.
Substitution for Genoa: Aarón Martín replaces Johan Vásquez.
Substitution for Udinese: Juan Arizala comes on to replace Hassane Kamara.
Hassane Kamara from Udinese earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jeff Ekhator from Genoa committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Genoa, following a defensive play by Maduka Okoye.
Corner kick awarded to Genoa after a deflection off Maduka Okoye.
Missed opportunity. Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Genoa after Jurgen Ekkelenkamp allowed the ball to go out of play.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Kingsley Ehizibue from Udinese.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Johan Vásquez from Genoa.
Johan Vásquez from Genoa earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Kingsley Ehizibue from Udinese has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Genoa: Jeff Ekhator comes on to replace Lorenzo Colombo.
Substitution for Genoa: Caleb Ekuban comes on to replace Vítinha.
Kingsley Ehizibue from Udinese committed a foul.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy from Genoa earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
assist: Nicolò Zaniolo
Goal! Udinese takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Genoa. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scores with a header from the center of the penalty area.
Keinan DavisYellow CardKeinan Davis of Udinese has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Tommaso Baldanzi from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Keinan Davis committed a foul against Udinese.
Corner awarded to Genoa after Christian Kabasele allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Genoa: Tommaso Baldanzi comes on to replace Junior Messias.
Opportunity squandered. Johan Vásquez from Genoa attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert.
Junior Messias from Genoa earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Jakub Piotrowski from Udinese committed a foul.
Nicolò ZanioloYellow CardNicolò Zaniolo of Udinese has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Johan Vásquez from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese committed a foul.
Morten Frendrup from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
VAR Review: No Penalty awarded to Genoa.
Christian Kabasele of Udinese has given away a penalty due to a handball inside the box.
Corner awarded to Genoa, following a play that resulted in a deflection off Maduka Okoye.
Corner awarded to Genoa after a play that resulted in a deflection off Maduka Okoye.
Another offensive move unfolds. Junior Messias from Genoa takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Maduka Okoye from Udinese makes a great save, stopping the ball at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Leo Østigård.
Substitution for Udinese: Jakub Piotrowski comes on to replace Arthur Atta.
Substitution for Udinese: Jakub Piotrowski replaces Arthur Atta.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Genoa and Udinese.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Christian Kabasele of Udinese attempted a header from the center of the penalty area following a corner kick, but couldn't convert.
Corner awarded to Udinese after a play by Brooke Norton-Cuffy results in a defensive error.
Opportunity wasted. Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Vítinha from Genoa tries a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Ruslan Malinovskyi, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Genoa after Jurgen Ekkelenkamp allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Vítinha from Genoa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The attempt is thwarted. Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Missed opportunity. Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just wide. The assist came from Mikael Ellertsson.
Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot taken from the left side of the penalty area.
Missed opportunity! Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa takes a left-footed shot from close range following a corner kick, but fails to convert.
Corner awarded to Genoa after a foul by Kingsley Ehizibue.
Morten Frendrup from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Morten Frendrup of Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Vítinha from Genoa.
Vítinha from Genoa had a great opportunity but his right-footed shot from outside the penalty area went just wide to the left. The assist came from Lorenzo Colombo.
Junior Messias of Genoa commits a handball.
Missed opportunity. Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and considerable distance following a free kick on the right side.
Hassane KamaraYellow CardHassane Kamara of Udinese has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Junior Messias from Genoa was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Hassane Kamara from Udinese committed a foul.
Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Christian Kabasele from Udinese committed a foul.
Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese committed a foul.
Leo Østigård from Genoa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Arthur Atta from Udinese committed a foul.
Oumar Solet from Udinese has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Lorenzo Colombo from Genoa is involved in a risky challenge.
Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Hassane Kamara from Udinese committed a foul.
Offside call against Udinese. Keinan Davis has been caught offside.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa.
Missed opportunity! Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Opportunity wasted. Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Hassane Kamara from Udinese earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Mikael Ellertsson from Genoa committed a foul.
The opening half of the match is underway.
