Match report

Genoa Defeats Perugia 4-3 in Thrilling Coppa Italia Clash

Genoa
Genoa
4–3
AET
Perugia
Perugia
Dec 1, 2016

Genoa staved off a valiant comeback from Perugia to secure a 4-3 victory in a tense Coppa Italia encounter. G. Simeone and G. Pandev were instrumental in the victory, scoring early goals that set the tone for the match. Despite falling behind twice, Perugia showcased resilience but ultimately could not overcome the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Genoa's G. Simeone scored in the 3rd minute, assisted by Miguel Veloso.
  • • G. Pandev found the back of the net twice for Genoa at the 37th and 100th minutes.
  • • R. Bianchi and J. Drole scored for Perugia in the 52nd and 63rd minutes.
  • • N. Ninković added another goal for Genoa in the 116th minute.
  • • Perugia's F. Di Nolfo scored in the 120th minute of extra time.

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 8 N. Burdisso (D)
  • 21 L. Orbán (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 2 Edenilson (M)
  • 4 I. Cofie (M)
  • 93 D. Laxalt (M)
  • 27 G. Pandev (F)
  • 11 L. Ocampos (M)
  • 9 G. Simeone (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 N. Ninković
  • 22 D. Lazović
  • 10 O. Ntcham
  • 1 M. Perin
  • 3 S. Gentiletti
  • 5 A. Izzo
  • 13 S. Gakpé
  • 24 E. Muñoz
  • 28 D. Brivio
  • 29 R. Fiamozzi
  • 30 L. Rigoni
  • 88 T. Rincón

Perugia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 E. Elezaj (G)
  • 18 L. Del Prete (D)
  • 19 M. Alhassan (D)
  • 6 S. Monaco (D)
  • 23 G. Mancini (D)
  • 7 S. Guberti (M)
  • 11 J. Dezi (M)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 9 R. Bianchi (F)
  • 29 C. Buonaiuto (F)
  • 30 J. Drole (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 G. Acampora
  • 28 F. Di Nolfo
  • 10 S. Di Carmine
  • 1 A. Rosati
  • 2 R. Imparato
  • 3 A. Zavan
  • 12 A. Santopadre
  • 14 M. Volta
  • 17 N. Belmonte
  • 21 F. Nicastro
  • 27 G. Di Chiara
  • 33 M. Brighi

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    3' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Simeone · Assist: Miguel Veloso
  2. Perugia
    21' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Del Prete
  3. Genoa
    37' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Pandev · Assist: G. Simeone
  4. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ocampos · On: N. Ninković
  5. Perugia
    52' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bianchi
  6. Perugia
    60' Perugia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dezi · On: G. Acampora
  7. Perugia
    60' Perugia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Guberti · On: F. Di Nolfo
  8. Perugia
    63' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Drole · Assist: C. Buonaiuto
  9. Genoa
    74' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Biraschi · On: D. Lazović
  10. Genoa
    100' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Pandev · Assist: N. Ninković
  11. Genoa
    102' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Pandev · On: O. Ntcham
  12. Perugia
    104' Perugia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: S. Di Carmine
  13. Genoa
    110' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lazović
  14. Genoa
    116' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Ninković · Assist: Diego Laxalt
  15. Perugia
    117' Perugia Card · Red Card
    S. Guberti
  16. Perugia
    120'+1 Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Di Nolfo
  17. Genoa
    120' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ninković

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Perugia
Fouls 24 22
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 19
Corners 7 16
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 10 11
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 8 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genoa took an early lead with goals from G. Simeone and G. Pandev, setting the pace and confidence for the team.
  • ▸ Perugia's quick response with goals from R. Bianchi and J. Drole showcased their resilience and brought the game back to parity.
  • ▸ N. Ninković's goal in the 116th minute, just after Perugia was reduced to 10 men, sealed the victory for Genoa.