Match report

AS Roma Defeats Genoa 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

AS Roma
AS Roma
3–2
FT
Genoa
Genoa
May 28, 2017

AS Roma staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Genoa 3-2 in a thrilling Serie A encounter. The visitors took an early lead through Pellegri, but Roma quickly equalized through Dzeko. Despite a late goal from Lazović, Roma capitalized on two crucial strikes by De Rossi and Perotti to secure the win, maintaining their form in the Italian league.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: AS Roma 3-2 Genoa
  • • Pellegri (3') opened the scoring for Genoa
  • • Dzeko (10') equalized for Roma
  • • De Rossi (74') put Roma ahead
  • • Lazović (79') pulled one back for Genoa
  • • Perotti (90') sealed the victory for Roma
  • • Roma's victory continues their strong performance in Serie A

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 20 F. Fazio (D)
  • 44 K. Manolas (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 16 D. De Rossi (M)
  • 4 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)
  • 92 S. El Shaarawy (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Mário Rui
  • 10 F. Totti
  • 8 D. Perotti
  • 3 Juan Jesus
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 7 C. Grenier
  • 13 Bruno Peres
  • 15 T. Vermaelen
  • 18 B. Lobonț
  • 19 Alisson
  • 30 Gerson

Genoa

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 3 S. Gentiletti (D)
  • 24 E. Muñoz (D)
  • 14 D. Biraschi (D)
  • 44 Miguel Veloso (M)
  • 22 D. Lazović (M)
  • 4 I. Cofie (M)
  • 15 O. Hiljemark (M)
  • 93 D. Laxalt (M)
  • 11 R. Palladino (F)
  • 64 P. Pellegri (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 N. Ninković
  • 94 D. Cataldi
  • 10 O. Ntcham
  • 8 N. Burdisso
  • 16 A. Beghetto
  • 32 L. Morosini
  • 38 L. Zima
  • 83 Rubinho

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    3' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Pellegri · Assist: D. Lazović
  2. AS Roma
    10' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko
  3. AS Roma
    18' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Emerson Palmieri · On: Mário Rui
  4. Genoa
    50' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Palladino · On: N. Ninković
  5. AS Roma
    54' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mohamed Salah · On: F. Totti
  6. Genoa
    56' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hiljemark · On: D. Cataldi
  7. Genoa
    69' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Pellegri · On: O. Ntcham
  8. AS Roma
    74' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    D. De Rossi · Assist: E. Dzeko
  9. Genoa
    79' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lazović · Assist: Diego Laxalt
  10. AS Roma
    90' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    D. Perotti
  11. AS Roma
    90' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Perotti · Assist: E. Dzeko

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Genoa
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 76%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 13
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 656 295
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 11 9
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 563 224
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 9 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AS Roma's quick equalizer by Dzeko after only 7 minutes set the tone for a competitive match.
  • ▸ De Rossi's goal in the 74th minute shifted the momentum back in favor of Roma, who then managed to hold off Genoa's comeback attempts.
  • ▸ Perotti's late goal in the 90th minute sealed Roma's victory, ensuring they would not let a potential comeback from Genoa affect the outcome.