Match report

Genoa Defeats Vicenza Virtus 3–0 in Coppa Italia

Genoa
Genoa
3–0
FT
Vicenza Virtus
Vicenza Virtus
Aug 15, 2025

Genoa put on an impressive display, defeating Vicenza Virtus 3-0 in a crucial Coppa Italia encounter. Goals by Vincenzo Carboni, Francesco Benassai (own goal), and Nicolae Stanciu marked the decisive moments of the game.

Key Facts

  • • V. Carboni scored from an assist by A. Martin in the 40th minute.
  • • F. Benassai inadvertently scored an own goal for Genoa at the 45th mark.
  • • Nicolae Stanciu added another in the 54th minute, sealing the win early on.
  • • Vicenza Virtus made multiple substitutions but couldn't find a way past the Genoa defense.

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Leali (G)
  • 15 B. Norton-Cuffy (D)
  • 27 A. Marcandalli (D)
  • 22 J. Vasquez (D)
  • 3 A. Martin (D)
  • 73 P. Masini (M)
  • 32 M. Frendrup (M)
  • 23 V. Carboni (M)
  • 8 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 11 A. Gronbaek (M)
  • 29 L. Colombo (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Siegrist
  • 39 D. Sommariva
  • 5 L. Ostigard
  • 20 S. Sabelli
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 17 R. Malinovskyi
  • 77 M. E. Ellertsson
  • 9 Vitinha
  • 10 Junior Messias
  • 21 J. Ekhator
  • 30 H. F. Cuenca Martinez
  • 40 S. Fini
  • 76 L. Venturino

Vicenza Virtus

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Massolo (G)
  • 28 L. Caferri (D)
  • 14 G. Cuomo (D)
  • 6 M. Leverbe (D)
  • 23 F. Benassai (D)
  • 27 T. Sandon (D)
  • 8 M. Cavion (M)
  • 4 M. Carraro (M)
  • 99 M. Vitale (M)
  • 10 A. Capello (F)
  • 9 C. Morra (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Basso
  • 22 G. Bianchi
  • 7 N. Rauti
  • 11 D. Stuckler
  • 13 M. Golin
  • 19 A. Tribuzzi
  • 24 F. Alessio
  • 26 G. Pellizzari
  • 33 M. Vescovi
  • 76 N. Fantoni
  • 77 A. Rada
  • 97 F. Rosa

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    40' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Carboni · Assist: A. Martin
  2. Genoa
    45' Genoa Goal · Own Goal
    F. Benassai
  3. Genoa
    54' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Stanciu
  4. Vicenza Virtus
    55' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Capello · On: D. Stuckler
  5. Vicenza Virtus
    55' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cavion · On: A. Rada
  6. Genoa
    59' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gronbaek · On: R. Malinovskyi
  7. Genoa
    59' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Carboni · On: Junior Messias
  8. Vicenza Virtus
    66' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lorenzo Caferri · On: A. Tribuzzi
  9. Vicenza Virtus
    66' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Vitale · On: G. Pellizzari
  10. Genoa
    70' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alessandro Marcandalli · On: Leo Østigård
  11. Genoa
    70' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Colombo · On: Vítor Oliveira
  12. Vicenza Virtus
    75' Vicenza Virtus Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Sandon

    Foul

  13. Vicenza Virtus
    78' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Morra · On: F. Alessio
  14. Genoa
    80' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: L. Venturino

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Vicenza Virtus
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 90% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 709 285
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 640 212
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The first goal by Vincenzo Carboni at 40 minutes gave Genoa an early lead and boosted their confidence.
  • ▸ The own goal just before halftime completely derailed Vicenza Virtus' momentum, making it difficult for them to stage a comeback.