AS Roma vs Genoa, 2018-2019 Italian Serie A
· Italian Serie AAS Roma fight back to beat Genoa, give relief to boss Eusebio Di Francesco
Beleaguered AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco was handed a lifeline as his side twice fought back from behind to beat Genoa 3-2.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Christian Kouamé (Genoa).
- 1': Steven Nzonzi (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Attempt blocked. Darko Lazovic (Genoa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Bessa.
- 2': Offside, Genoa. Ervin Zukanovic tries a through ball, but Krzysztof Piatek is caught offside.
- 6': Christian Kouamé (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Steven Nzonzi (Roma).
- 7': Offside, Genoa. Christian Kouamé tries a through ball, but Oscar Hiljemark is caught offside.
- 8': Foul by Davide Biraschi (Genoa).
- 8': Justin Kluivert (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Attempt missed. Christian Kouamé (Genoa) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Darko Lazovic.
- 11': Attempt saved. Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Christian Kouamé.
- 14': Cengiz Ünder (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Ervin Zukanovic (Genoa).
- 14': Ervin Zukanovic (Genoa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Nicolò Zaniolo (Roma) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cengiz Ünder.
- 16': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Ervin Zukanovic.
- 16': Attempt missed. Federico Fazio (Roma) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Cengiz Ünder with a cross following a corner.
- 17': Attempt saved. Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Bessa.
- 17': Goal! Roma 0, Genoa 1. Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 19': Cengiz Ünder (Roma) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Foul by Daniel Bessa (Genoa).
- 20': Foul by Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa).
- 20': Juan Jesus (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Ervin Zukanovic.
- 22': Attempt missed. Ervin Zukanovic (Genoa) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 23': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 23': Attempt saved. Federico Fazio (Roma) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alessandro Florenzi with a cross.
- 24': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Sandro.
- 25': Attempt missed. Federico Fazio (Roma) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alessandro Florenzi following a corner.
- 27': Hand ball by Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa).
- 29': Offside, Genoa. Davide Biraschi tries a through ball, but Oscar Hiljemark is caught offside.
- 29': Attempt missed. Daniel Bessa (Genoa) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Krzysztof Piatek.
- 30': Cengiz Ünder (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by Ervin Zukanovic (Genoa).
- 31': Goal! Roma 1, Genoa 1. Federico Fazio (Roma) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
- 33': Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Kostas Manolas.
- 33': Goal! Roma 1, Genoa 2. Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sandro with a headed pass following a corner.
- 35': Offside, Genoa. Davide Biraschi tries a through ball, but Krzysztof Piatek is caught offside.
- 36': Attempt missed. Cengiz Ünder (Roma) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 36': Offside, Genoa. Ionut Radu tries a through ball, but Daniel Bessa is caught offside.
- 37': Attempt saved. Alessandro Florenzi (Roma) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bryan Cristante.
- 40': Aleksandar Kolarov (Roma) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Foul by Davide Biraschi (Genoa).
- 42': Foul by Sandro (Genoa).
- 42': Nicolò Zaniolo (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 45': Goal! Roma 2, Genoa 2. Justin Kluivert (Roma) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aleksandar Kolarov following a fast break.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Roma 2, Genoa 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Roma 2, Genoa 2.
- 46': Attempt missed. Cengiz Ünder (Roma) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 46': Offside, Genoa. Cristian Romero tries a through ball, but Krzysztof Piatek is caught offside.
- 47': Foul by Nicolò Zaniolo (Roma).
- 47': Sandro (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Nicolò Zaniolo (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Offside, Genoa. Oscar Hiljemark tries a through ball, but Krzysztof Piatek is caught offside.
- 49': VAR Decision: No Goal Roma 2-2 Genoa.
- 56': Offside, Genoa. Oscar Hiljemark tries a through ball, but Krzysztof Piatek is caught offside.
- 59': Attempt saved. Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Bessa.
- 59': Goal! Roma 3, Genoa 2. Bryan Cristante (Roma) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Justin Kluivert with a headed pass.
- 60': Substitution, Genoa. Pedro Pereira replaces Ervin Zukanovic.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Justin Kluivert (Roma) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleksandar Kolarov.
- 63': Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Federico Fazio.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Bessa.
- 64': Offside, Genoa. Oscar Hiljemark tries a through ball, but Daniel Bessa is caught offside.
- 65': Substitution, Genoa. Esteban Rolón replaces Sandro.
- 65': Esteban Rolón (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Justin Kluivert (Roma).
- 68': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Kolarov (Roma) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Bryan Cristante with a cross.
- 68': Substitution, Genoa. Goran Pandev replaces Rômulo.
- 69': Corner, Roma. Conceded by Ionut Radu.
- 69': Attempt missed. Bryan Cristante (Roma) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aleksandar Kolarov with a cross following a corner.
- 74': Cengiz Ünder (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Foul by Cristian Romero (Genoa).
- 75': Foul by Kostas Manolas (Roma).
- 75': Goran Pandev (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Substitution, Roma. Davide Santon replaces Cengiz Ünder.
- 77': Christian Kouamé (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Federico Fazio (Roma).
- 77': Attempt saved. Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 78': Foul by Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa).
- 78': Juan Jesus (Roma) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Justin Kluivert (Roma).
- 80': Oscar Hiljemark (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Substitution, Roma. Patrik Schick replaces Justin Kluivert.
- 82': Foul by Juan Jesus (Roma).
- 82': Goran Pandev (Genoa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Attempt saved. Aleksandar Kolarov (Roma) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bryan Cristante.
- 83': Bryan Cristante (Roma) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
- 85': Hand ball by Christian Kouamé (Genoa).
- 86': Attempt blocked. Alessandro Florenzi (Roma) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Patrik Schick with a headed pass.
- 87': Attempt saved. Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Daniel Bessa.
- 87': Davide Biraschi (Genoa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Foul by Patrik Schick (Roma).
- 87': Patrik Schick (Roma) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Attempt saved. Krzysztof Piatek (Genoa) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Goran Pandev.
- 88': Esteban Rolón (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Patrik Schick (Roma).
- 89': Attempt missed. Goran Pandev (Genoa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Darko Lazovic.
- 90': Christian Kouamé (Genoa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Patrik Schick (Roma).
- 90'+2': Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Patrik Schick.
- 90'+2': Corner, Genoa. Conceded by Davide Santon.
- 90'+3': Bryan Cristante (Roma) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Esteban Rolón (Genoa).
- 90'+3': Esteban Rolón (Genoa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Cristian Romero (Genoa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Goran Pandev.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Roma 3, Genoa 2.
- 0': Match ends, Roma 3, Genoa 2.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Roma 3, Genoa 2.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Roma 3, Genoa 2.
Statistics
 GEN |
ROMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 9 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 3 | Saves | 7 |
| 44.9 | Possession | 55.1 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 287 | Accurate Passes | 375 |
| 386 | Passes | 466 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 15 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 79 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 34 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 17 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 16 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 17 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Competition: Italian Serie A
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Location: Roma, Italy
Attendance: 29,111
Venue: Stadio Olimpico
Location: Roma, Italy
Attendance: 29,111
Serie A Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionale | 38 | +54 | 87 |
| 2 | Napoli | 38 | +22 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | +28 | 73 |
| 4 | Como | 38 | +36 | 71 |
Line-Ups
AS Roma (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Olsen (GK) |
| 44 | Kostas Manolas |
| 5 | Juan Jesus |
| 20 | Federico Fazio |
| 4 | Bryan Cristante |
| 42 | Steven N'Zonzi |
| 11 | Aleksandar Kolarov |
| 24 | Alessandro Florenzi |
| 22 | Nicolò Zaniolo  |
| 34 | Justin Kluivert |
| 17 | Cengiz Ünder |
Genoa (3-1-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Andrei Radu (GK) |
| 17 | Cristian Romero |
| 87 | Ervin Zukanovic |
| 14 | Davide Biraschi |
| 30 | Sandro |
| 24 | Daniel Bessa |
| 88 | Oscar Hiljemark |
| 22 | Darko Lazovic |
| 8 | Rômulo |
| 11 | Christian Kouamé |
| 9 | Krzysztof Piatek |
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