Match report
Genoa Defeats Cagliari 3-0 in Serie A Clash
Genoa
3–0
FT
Cagliari
Jan 12, 2026
In a dominant performance at their home ground, Genoa secured all three points against Cagliari with a convincing 3-0 victory. The game was sealed early as L. Colombo put the hosts ahead after just seven minutes, followed by goals from Morten Frendrup and Leo Østigård in the second half. Despite numerous substitutions and multiple yellow cards, Cagliari struggled to mount any serious threat against a solid Genoa defense.
Key Facts
- • Genoa 3-0 Cagliari in Serie A match on January 12
- • L. Colombo scored first goal at 7' assisted by R. Malinovskyi
- • Morten Frendrup netted second at 75'
- • Leo Østigård added third at 78' assisted by A. Martin
- • Multiple yellow cards issued to Cagliari players throughout the match
Lineups
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Leali (G)
- 27 A. Marcandalli (D)
- 5 L. Ostigard (D)
- 22 J. Vasquez (D)
- 15 B. Norton-Cuffy (M)
- 17 R. Malinovskyi (M)
- 32 M. Frendrup (M)
- 77 M. E. Ellertsson (M)
- 3 A. Martin (M)
- 9 Vitinha (F)
- 29 L. Colombo (F)
Substitutes
- 35 E. Lysionok
- 39 D. Sommariva
- 2 M. Thorsby
- 8 N. Stanciu
- 10 Junior Messias
- 20 S. Sabelli
- 21 J. Ekhator
- 30 H. F. Cuenca Martinez
- 34 S. Otoa
- 40 S. Fini
- 73 P. Masini
- 76 L. Venturino
- 86 J. Nuredini
Cagliari
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Caprile (G)
- 2 M. Palestra (D)
- 6 S. Luperto (D)
- 15 J. Rodriguez (D)
- 33 A. Obert (D)
- 8 M. Adopo (M)
- 16 M. Prati (M)
- 4 L. Mazzitelli (M)
- 77 Z. Luvumbo (F)
- 9 S. Kilicsoy (F)
- 94 S. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Sherri
- 24 G. Ciocci
- 3 R. Idrissi
- 10 G. Gaetano
- 18 A. Di Pardo
- 21 N. Cavuoti
- 23 N. Pintus
- 27 J. Liteta
- 28 G. Zappa
- 29 G. Borrelli
- 30 L. Pavoletti
- 32 J. Pedro
- 37 Y. Trepy
Timeline
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7' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalL. Colombo · Assist: R. Malinovskyi
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15' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardJuan Rodriguez
Foul
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30' Genoa Card · Yellow CardMorten Frendrup
Foul
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42' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardAdam Obert
Foul
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46' Cagliari subst · Substitution 1Off: Juan Rodriguez · On: R. Idrissi
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52' Genoa Card · Yellow CardPatrizio Masini
Foul
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54' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardL. Mazzitelli
Foul
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58' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardM. Adopo
Foul
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62' Cagliari subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Luvumbo · On: G. Gaetano
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69' Cagliari subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Mazzitelli · On: Gabriele Zappa
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69' Cagliari subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Esposito · On: Gennaro Borrelli
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71' Cagliari Card · Yellow CardS. Luperto
Foul
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74' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: M. Thorsby
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74' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Colombo · On: J. Ekhator
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75' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalMorten Frendrup
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78' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalLeo Østigård · Assist: A. Martin
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81' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: Junior Messias
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81' Genoa subst · Substitution 5Off: M. E. Ellertsson · On: S. Sabelli
Match Stats
| Stat | Genoa | Cagliari |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 400 | 504 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 1.08 | 1.26 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 330 | 439 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ L. Colombo's early goal in the 7th minute set the tone for Genoa, giving them an immediate advantage and momentum.
- ▸ The second half saw a flurry of substitutions from both teams, but it was Morten Frendrup's goal at 75' that effectively sealed the match.