Match report

Genoa Defeats Spal 1-0 in Coppa Italia Clash

Genoa
Genoa
1–0
FT
Spal
Spal
Oct 18, 2022

In an intense Coppa Italia match, Genoa managed to secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Spal, thanks largely to a crucial penalty kick by A. Gudmundsson late in the first half. Despite facing stiff competition and receiving several yellow cards for fouls, Genoa's defensive resolve held strong throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Genoa 1–0 Spal
  • • Goal by A. Gudmundsson (45+1', Penalty)
  • • N. Zanellato and Alberto Almici received yellow cards for fouls for Spal
  • • S. Hefti and G. Puşcaş of Genoa also cautioned with yellow cards

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Šemper (G)
  • 36 S. Hefti (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 14 A. Vogliacco (D)
  • 93 M. Pajač (D)
  • 32 M. Frendrup (M)
  • 47 M. Badelj (M)
  • 24 F. Jagiełło (M)
  • 90 M. Portanova (M)
  • 11 A. Guðmundsson (M)
  • 21 K. Yeboah (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 G. Yalçın
  • 57 G. Puşcaş
  • 94 A. Touré
  • 3 L. Czyborra
  • 10 M. Aramu
  • 5 R. Drăgușin
  • 8 K. Strootman
  • 2 S. Sabelli
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 22 Josep Martínez
  • 25 R. Vodišek
  • 66 G. Calvani

Spal

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 D. Thiam (G)
  • 29 A. Almici (D)
  • 27 P. Peda (D)
  • 4 C. Dalle Mura (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 23 A. Murgia (M)
  • 5 S. Esposito (M)
  • 21 R. Celia (M)
  • 40 G. Tunjov (F)
  • 10 N. Zanellato (F)
  • 9 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 S. Rabbi
  • 2 A. Fiordaliso
  • 16 L. Valzania
  • 11 M. Finotto
  • 37 F. Maistro
  • 20 M. Prati
  • 12 L. Abati
  • 98 A. Abou
  • 6 B. Meccariello
  • 15 F. Saiani
  • 17 A. Pomini
  • 8 F. Proia
  • 32 N. Rauti
  • 19 A. La Mantia
  • 96 P. Breit

Timeline

  1. Spal
    11' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zanellato

    Foul

  2. Genoa
    45'+1 Genoa Goal · Penalty
    A. Gudmundsson
  3. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Tunjov · On: S. Rabbi
  4. Spal
    53' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Almici

    Foul

  5. Genoa
    58' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Portanova · On: G. Yalçın
  6. Genoa
    58' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Yeboah · On: G. Puşcaş
  7. Spal
    61' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: A. Fiordaliso
  8. Spal
    61' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zanellato · On: L. Valzania
  9. Genoa
    65' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Morten Frendrup · On: Abdoulaye Touré
  10. Genoa
    65' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Pajač · On: L. Czyborra
  11. Spal
    75' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Moncini · On: M. Finotto
  12. Genoa
    77' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hefti

    Foul

  13. Genoa
    79' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    G. Puşcaş

    Foul

  14. Spal
    84' Spal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Murgia · On: F. Maistro
  15. Genoa
    86' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: M. Aramu

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Spal
Fouls 17 21
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 530 415
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 0
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 462 330
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Gudmundsson's penalty goal at 45+1' provided the decisive advantage for Genoa, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Spal faced multiple yellow cards and substitutions which hampered their ability to mount a comeback against the resilient Genoa defense.