Match report

Genoa Defeats Bologna 2-0 in Serie A Thriller

Genoa
Genoa
2–0
FT
Bologna
Bologna
May 24, 2024

Genoa held on to defeat Bologna 2-0 in a tightly contested Serie A match. Goals from R. Malinovskyi and Vítor Oliveira propelled the hosts to victory, while multiple substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards marked an eventful encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Genoa secured their win with goals by R. Malinovskyi (13') and Vítor Oliveira (59')
  • • O. El Azzouzi received a yellow card for Bologna at 56'
  • • S. Castro was shown a yellow card for Bologna at 64' due to an argument with the referee
  • • Nicola Leali of Genoa was also cautioned with a yellow card at 67'

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 N. Leali (G)
  • 23 G. Cittadini (D)
  • 14 A. Vogliacco (D)
  • 22 J. Vásquez (D)
  • 20 S. Sabelli (M)
  • 2 M. Thorsby (M)
  • 17 R. Malinovskyi (M)
  • 32 M. Frendrup (M)
  • 3 Aarón Martín (M)
  • 9 Vítinha (F)
  • 11 A. Guðmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Strootman
  • 90 D. Spence
  • 33 A. Matturro
  • 18 C. Ekuban
  • 39 D. Sommariva
  • 5 E. Bohinen
  • 30 D. Ankeye
  • 1 Josep Martínez
  • 19 M. Retegui
  • 47 M. Badelj
  • 55 R. Haps
  • 13 M. Bani
  • 10 Junior Messias

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 18 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 82 K. Urbański
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 10 J. Karlsson
  • 16 T. Corazza
  • 23 N. Bagnolini
  • 11 D. Ndoye
  • 28 Ł. Skorupski
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 8 R. Freuler
  • 15 V. Kristiansen
  • 3 S. Posch
  • 5 A. Soumaoro
  • 4 M. Ilić
  • 20 M. Aebischer

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    13' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Malinovskyi · Assist: A. Martin
  2. Bologna
    56' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    O. El Azzouzi

    Foul

  3. Genoa
    59' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    Vítor Oliveira · Assist: A. Gudmundsson
  4. Bologna
    60' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: K. Urbański
  5. Bologna
    61' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: J. Odgaard
  6. Genoa
    63' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: K. Strootman
  7. Genoa
    63' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Sabelli · On: D. Spence
  8. Bologna
    64' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    S. Castro

    Argument

  9. Genoa
    67' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    Nicola Leali

    Time wasting

  10. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: Jesper Karlsson
  11. Genoa
    77' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giorgio Cittadini · On: A. Matturro
  12. Genoa
    77' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: C. Ekuban
  13. Bologna
    86' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Federico Ravaglia · On: N. Bagnolini
  14. Bologna
    86' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. De Silvestri · On: T. Corazza

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Bologna
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 74% 91%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 213 590
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 3 1
xG 1.51 0.89
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 158 535
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Malinovskyi's early goal in the 13th minute set the tone for Genoa, giving them an immediate advantage over Bologna.
  • ▸ Vítor Oliveira doubled Genoa’s lead just before halftime at 59', sealing their victory and leaving Bologna struggling to find a response.