Match report

Juventus Defeats Genoa 3-2 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Juventus

3–2

AET

Genoa

Jan 13, 2021

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Jan 13, 2021 · AET

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Juventus fought back from two goals down to secure a 3-2 victory over Genoa in their Coppa Italia match. Despite an early 2-0 lead, Juventus' determination and tactical adjustments led by coach Andrea Pirlo ensured a comeback. Goals by D. Kulusevski, A. Morata, and H. Rafia were crucial in overcoming Genoa's resistance.

Key Facts

• D. Kulusevski opened the scoring for Juventus in the 2nd minute with an assist from G. Chiellini
• A. Morata doubled Juventus' lead in the 23rd minute, assisted by D. Kulusevski
• Genoa's L. Czyborra pulled one back in the 28th minute, assisted by E. Goldaniga
• F. Melegoni equalized for Genoa in the 74th minute, assisted by P. Ghiglione
• H. Rafia scored the winning goal for Juventus in the 104th minute, assisted by A. Morata

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

77 G. Buffon (G)
3 G. Chiellini (D)
28 M. Demiral (D)
52 Wesley (M)
37 R. Drăgușin (D)
5 Arthur (M)
30 R. Bentancur (M)
44 D. Kulusevski (F)
39 M. Portanova (F)
9 Morata (F)
33 F. Bernardeschi (M)

Substitutes

25 A. Rabiot
19 L. Bonucci
13 Danilo
50 H. Rafia
7 Cristiano Ronaldo
38 G. Frabotta
8 A. Ramsey
55 R. Capellini
53 Félix Correia
31 C. Pinsoglio
56 F. Ranocchia
1 W. Szczęsny

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

32 A. Paleari (G)
13 M. Bani (D)
5 E. Goldaniga (D)
18 P. Ghiglione (M)
99 L. Czyborra (M)
90 D. Dumbravanu (D)
8 L. Lerager (M)
24 F. Melegoni (M)
65 N. Rovella (M)
37 M. Pjaca (F)
9 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

79 D. Males
21 I. Radovanović
89 S. Ebongue
23 M. Destro
4 D. Criscito
55 A. Masiello
47 M. Badelj
16 M. Zajc
38 L. Zima
30 G. Caso
22 F. Marchetti
61 E. Shomurodov

Timeline

2' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal

D. Kulusevski · Assist: G. Chiellini
23' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal

A. Morata · Assist: D. Kulusevski
25' Juventus Card · Yellow Card

Rodrigo Bentancur

Foul
28' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal

L. Czyborra · Assist: E. Goldaniga
29' Genoa Card · Yellow Card

Daniel Dumbravanu

Foul
41' Genoa Card · Yellow Card

P. Ghiglione

Foul
46' Juventus subst · Substitution 1

Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: Adrien Rabiot
65' Juventus subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Chiellini · On: L. Bonucci
65' Juventus subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Demiral · On: Danilo
74' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal

F. Melegoni · Assist: P. Ghiglione
77' Juventus subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Portanova · On: H. Rafia
88' Juventus subst · Substitution 5

Off: Wesley Gasolina · On: Cristiano Ronaldo
90' Genoa Card · Yellow Card

E. Goldaniga

Foul
97' Genoa subst · Substitution 1

Off: Daniel Dumbravanu · On: D. Males
104' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal

H. Rafia · Assist: A. Morata
105' Genoa subst · Substitution 2

Off: F. Melegoni · On: I. Radovanović
112' Genoa subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Czyborra · On: S. Ebongue
116' Genoa Card · Yellow Card

Mattia Bani

Foul
119' Genoa Card · Yellow Card

N. Rovella

Foul
120' Juventus Card · Yellow Card

F. Bernardeschi

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Juventus	Genoa
Fouls	12	17
Pass Accuracy	90%	82%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	24	13
Corners	10	6
Total Passes	787	532
Yellow Cards	2	5
Blocked Shots	5	5
Shots on Target	13	3
Shots off Target	6	5
Possession	59%	41%
Accurate Passes	707	436
Shots Inside Box	19	6
Saves	0	10
Shots Outside Box	5	7

Key Match Notes

▸ Juventus' early goals in the 2nd and 23rd minutes set the tone for the match, establishing a quick lead that gave them confidence.
▸ Genoa's quick response and equalizing goal in the 74th minute almost secured a draw, but Juventus' persistence and tactical shifts led to a late winner by H. Rafia in the 104th minute.