“David Romero fires Parma into a surprise lead with a right-footed strike from outside the box, capping a spell where Genoa had just seen an offside call go against them.”
Pivotal“Genoa's relentless second-half pressure finally pays off as Milutin Osmajic converts on a fast break to level the score, moments after Junior Messias had been denied by a fine save.”
Pivotal“With the match seemingly turning Genoa's way, Parma hit back immediately through Pontus Almqvist, who finishes coolly from the centre of the box on a rapid counter-attack to restore the lead for good.”
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Outstanding performance
Genoa•AttackerParma won this despite being thoroughly outplayed, managing just 42% possession and 23 dangerous attacks to Genoa's 44, but they made their moments count. David Romero's first-half strike from outside the box against the run of play gave the hosts a lead they'd defend for over 30 minutes before Genoa's pressure finally told through Milutin Osmajic's fast-break equalizer at 70'. Just when Genoa seemed to have wrestled control of the game, substitute Pontus Almqvist struck on the counter at 80' to restore Parma's lead and ultimately win it. For Parma, sitting in a relegation battle, this is a huge three points secured with minimal possession and only 2 shots on target from 5 attempts - clinical, opportunistic football. Genoa will be frustrated, having created more big chances, dominated territory, and out-shot their opponents nearly 2.5-to-1, only to be undone by their own defensive frailty on the break.
How entertaining was this match?
Attempt blocked. Vítinha (Genoa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Puczka with a cross.
Foul by Mariano Troilo (Parma).
Vítinha (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mariano TroiloYellow CardMariano Troilo (Parma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Mikael Egill EllertssonYellow CardMikael Ellertsson (Genoa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Emanuele Valeri (Parma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa).
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Vítinha (Genoa) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Substitution, Genoa. Vítinha replaces Djibril Sow.
Substitution, Genoa. Hamed Traoré replaces Junior Messias.
Foul by Enrico Delprato (Parma).
Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Enrico Delprato Yellow CardEnrico Delprato (Parma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt missed. Christian Ordóñez (Parma) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Pontus Almqvist.
Mandela Keita (Parma) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa).
Substitution, Parma. Christian Ordóñez replaces Vincent Sierro.
Substitution, Parma. Sascha Britschgi replaces Diego Carlos.
assist: Nesta Elphege
Goal! Parma 2, Genoa 1. Pontus Almqvist (Parma) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Offside, Parma. Giovanni Fabbian is caught offside.
Handball by Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa).
Foul by Giovanni Fabbian (Parma).
Djibril Sow (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Pontus Almqvist (Parma).
Stephan El Shaarawy (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Parma. Giovanni Fabbian is caught offside.
Enrico Delprato (Parma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match for a drinks break.
assist: Lorenzo Colombo
Goal! Parma 1, Genoa 1. Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break.
Substitution, Genoa. Lorenzo Colombo replaces Tommaso Baldanzi.
Attempt saved. Junior Messias (Genoa) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Edoardo Corvi (Parma).
Substitution, Parma. Giovanni Fabbian replaces Simone Lontani.
Attempt blocked. Junior Messias (Genoa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Handball by Vincent Sierro (Parma).
Foul by Enrico Delprato (Parma).
Tommaso Baldanzi (Genoa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution, Genoa. Stephan El Shaarawy replaces Kingsley Ehizibue.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Genoa. David Puczka replaces Sebastian Otoa.
Delay in match because of an injury Dominik Drobnic (Parma).
Substitution, Parma. Pontus Almqvist replaces El Bilal Touré.
Substitution, Parma. Nesta Elphege replaces David Romero.
Offside, Parma. Diego Carlos is caught offside.
El Bilal Touré (Parma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Morten Frendrup (Genoa).
Attempt saved. Junior Messias (Genoa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Edoardo Corvi (Parma). Assisted by Djibril Sow with a cross.
Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Emanuele Valeri.
Foul by Simone Lontani (Parma).
Leo Østigård (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mandela Keita (Parma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Tommaso Baldanzi (Genoa).
Foul by Mariano Troilo (Parma).
Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Djibril Sow (Genoa).
Mandela Keita (Parma) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Second Half begins Parma 1, Genoa 0.
Foul by Tommaso Baldanzi (Genoa).
Vincent Sierro (Parma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First Half ends, Parma 1, Genoa 0.
Handball by Junior Messias (Genoa).
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Tommaso Baldanzi (Genoa) left footed shot from outside the box.
Leo Østigård (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by El Bilal Touré (Parma).
Alessandro MarcandalliYellow CardAlessandro Marcandalli (Genoa) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt missed. El Bilal Touré (Parma) header from the right side of the six yard box.
Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Diego Carlos (Parma).
Alessandro Marcandalli (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Simone Lontani (Parma).
assist: El Bilal Touré
Goal! Parma 1, Genoa 0. David Romero (Parma) right footed shot from outside the box.
Offside, Genoa. Tommaso Baldanzi is caught offside.
Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by El Bilal Touré (Parma).
Attempt missed. Leo Østigård (Genoa) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Junior Messias (Genoa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Dominik Drobnic (Parma).
Attempt saved. Leo Østigård (Genoa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Edoardo Corvi (Parma). Assisted by Djibril Sow with a cross.
Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Mariano Troilo.
Foul by Leo Østigård (Genoa).
Mariano Troilo (Parma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match for a drinks break.
Foul by Alessandro Marcandalli (Genoa).
Emanuele Valeri (Parma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Diego Carlos.
Handball by Junior Messias (Genoa).
Foul by El Bilal Touré (Parma).
Sebastian Otoa (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Justin Bijlow.
Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Diego Carlos.
Junior Messias (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Vincent Sierro (Parma).
Foul by Sebastian Otoa (Genoa).
Sebastian OtoaYellow CardSebastian Otoa (Genoa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
El Bilal Touré (Parma) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Dominik Drobnic (Parma).
Dominik DrobnicYellow CardDominik Drobnic (Parma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Junior Messias (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mariano Troilo (Parma).
Corner, Parma. Conceded by Alessandro Marcandalli.
Attempt saved. Junior Messias (Genoa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Edoardo Corvi (Parma).
Attempt blocked. Junior Messias (Genoa) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner, Genoa. Conceded by El Bilal Touré.
First Half begins.
Serie A's two lowest-scoring sides meet at the Tardini in a genuine relegation six-pointer, with both Parma and Genoa still searching for their first win of the season. Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair given both teams' struggles in front of goal.
