Match report

Genoa Secures Narrow Victory Over Salernitana in Coppa Italia

Genoa
Genoa
1–0
FT
Salernitana
Salernitana
Dec 14, 2021

Genoa narrowly defeated Salernitana 1-0 in the Coppa Italia, with C. Ekuban scoring the only goal in the 76th minute. Both teams saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards, but it was Genoa's resilience that secured the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Genoa 1-0 Salernitana
  • • Goal: C. Ekuban (76th minute)
  • • Yellow Cards: Andrea Schiavone (11th minute), P. Galdames (21st minute), Johan Vásquez (32nd minute), E. Vergani (45th minute), Francesco Di Tacchio (57th minute)
  • • Substitutions: Genoa made 5 substitutions, Salernitana made 5 substitutions

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Šemper (G)
  • 2 S. Sabelli (M)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 15 J. Vásquez (D)
  • 50 A. Cambiaso (M)
  • 33 Hernani (M)
  • 99 P. Galdames (M)
  • 90 M. Portanova (M)
  • 23 M. Destro (F)
  • 20 C. Ekuban (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 91 Y. Kallon
  • 10 F. Melegoni
  • 94 A. Touré
  • 35 L. Andrenacci
  • 8 F. Cassata
  • 5 A. Masiello
  • 4 D. Criscito
  • 57 S. Sirigu
  • 11 V. Behrami
  • 3 Z. Vanheusden
  • 19 G. Pandev

Salernitana

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
  • 31 R. Gagliolo (D)
  • 4 P. Jaroszyński (D)
  • 26 L. Bogdan (D)
  • 33 F. Delli Carri (D)
  • 14 F. Di Tacchio (M)
  • 8 A. Schiavone (M)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 24 W. Kechrida (D)
  • 11 M. Đurić (F)
  • 63 E. Vergani (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Obi
  • 25 S. Nwankwo
  • 18 L. Coulibaly
  • 15 C. Gondo
  • 23 N. Gyömbér
  • 19 L. Ranieri
  • 72 V. Belec
  • 36 Alessandro Russo
  • 96 G. Guerrieri
  • 32 S. Kalombo
  • 34 L. Cannavale
  • 35 A. Motoc

Timeline

  1. Salernitana
    11' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Schiavone

    Foul

  2. Genoa
    21' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    P. Galdames

    Foul

  3. Genoa
    32' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Johan Vásquez

    Foul

  4. Salernitana
    45'+2 Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    E. Vergani

    Foul

  5. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Cambiaso · On: P. Ghiglione
  6. Salernitana
    57' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    Francesco Di Tacchio

    Foul

  7. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Destro · On: Y. Kallon
  8. Genoa
    60' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Portanova · On: F. Melegoni
  9. Salernitana
    65' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Schiavone · On: J. Obi
  10. Salernitana
    65' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Vergani · On: S. Nwankwo
  11. Salernitana
    75' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: Lassana Coulibaly
  12. Genoa
    76' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Ekuban · Assist: Y. Kallon
  13. Salernitana
    83' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Djuric · On: C. Gondo
  14. Salernitana
    83' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luka Bogdan · On: N. Gyömbér
  15. Genoa
    89' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hernani · On: Abdoulaye Touré

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Salernitana
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 549 427
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 474 342
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 76th-minute goal by C. Ekuban was a turning point, giving Genoa the lead and momentum in the match.
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions did not disrupt Genoa's strategy, leading to their victory.