Match report

Genoa Defeats Empoli 3-1 in Coppa Italia Clash

Genoa
Genoa
3–1
FT
Empoli
Empoli
Sep 25, 2025

Genoa staged a remarkable comeback against Empoli in the Coppa Italia, turning around their fortunes after conceding an early goal to secure a 3-1 victory. Morten Frendrup's quick response goal and Alessandro Marcandalli's second half strike were crucial for Genoa's turnaround. Junior Messias and E. Saporiti made notable contributions for Empoli but could not prevent the defeat.

Key Facts

  • • E. Saporiti scored for Empoli in the 12th minute.
  • • Morten Frendrup equalized for Genoa at the 15-minute mark with an assist from L. Colombo.
  • • Alessandro Marcandalli gave Genoa the lead in the 56th minute, assisted by L. Venturino.
  • • J. Ekhator secured Genoa's victory with a goal in the 83rd minute, aided by M. Thorsby.

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Perisan
  • 5 N. Obaretin
  • 34 G. Guarino
  • 79 F. Carboni
  • 24 T. Ebuehi
  • 8 L. Belardinelli
  • 14 G. Yepes
  • 27 B. Moruzzi
  • 70 E. Saporiti
  • 10 R. Ilie
  • 77 B. Popov

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Gasparini
  • 22 F. Versari
  • 28 G. Indragoli
  • 29 L. Tosto
  • 37 G. Lauricella
  • 42 K. Pasalic
  • 25 L. Ignacchiti
  • 31 E. Perin
  • 11 S. Shpendi
  • 48 E. Zanaga
  • 53 D. Busiello
  • 89 T. Campaniello
  • 96 A. Orlandi

Empoli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Leali
  • 20 S. Sabelli
  • 27 A. Marcandalli
  • 22 J. Vasquez
  • 3 A. Martin
  • 32 M. Frendrup
  • 8 N. Stanciu
  • 23 V. Carboni
  • 10 Junior Messias
  • 11 A. Gronbaek
  • 29 L. Colombo

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Siegrist
  • 39 D. Sommariva
  • 15 B. Norton-Cuffy
  • 34 S. Otoa
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 17 R. Malinovskyi
  • 73 P. Masini
  • 77 M. E. Ellertsson
  • 9 Vitinha
  • 18 C. Ekuban
  • 21 J. Ekhator
  • 30 H. F. Cuenca Martinez
  • 40 S. Fini
  • 76 L. Venturino

Timeline

  1. Empoli
    12' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Saporiti
  2. Genoa
    15' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    Morten Frendrup · Assist: L. Colombo
  3. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Junior Messias · On: L. Venturino
  4. Genoa
    56' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    Alessandro Marcandalli · Assist: L. Venturino
  5. Genoa
    59' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Popov · On: S. Shpendi
  6. Genoa
    59' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Carboni · On: E. Zanaga
  7. Empoli
    60' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Colombo · On: J. Ekhator
  8. Empoli
    66' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gronbaek · On: M. Thorsby
  9. Empoli
    66' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Morten Frendrup · On: Patrizio Masini
  10. Genoa
    67' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ebuehi · On: G. Indragoli
  11. Genoa
    67' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gerard Yepes · On: L. Ignacchiti
  12. Genoa
    80' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Saporiti · On: T. Campaniello
  13. Genoa
    83' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ekhator · Assist: M. Thorsby
  14. Empoli
    84' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: S. Fini

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Empoli
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 495 379
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 6
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 416 289
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Genoa quickly responded to Empoli's early lead with Morten Frendrup scoring just three minutes later.
  • ▸ Alessandro Marcandalli's goal in the 56th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Genoa, who never looked back after taking the lead.