Match report
Genoa Secures Comeback Win Over Verona 2-1 in Serie A
Genoa
2–1
FT
Verona
Nov 29, 2025
Genoa made a remarkable turnaround to secure a 2-1 win over Verona in the Serie A match at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. After falling behind when R. Belghali put Verona ahead, Genoa bounced back with goals from L. Colombo and M. Thorsby to claim all three points.
Key Facts
- • Verona took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal by R. Belghali.
- • Genoa equalized through L. Colombo's effort from Vitor Oliveira's assist in the 40th minute.
- • M. Thorsby scored Genoa's second and winning goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by M. E. Ellertsson.
- • Verona had three players booked during the match: D. Mosquera (39'), Unai Núñez (47'), and R. Gagliardini (73').
- • Genoa made four substitutions with C. Ekuban, Patrizio Masini, S. Sabelli, and V. Carboni coming off the bench.
Lineups
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 N. Leali (G)
- 27 A. Marcandalli (D)
- 5 L. Ostigard (D)
- 22 J. Vasquez (D)
- 77 M. E. Ellertsson (M)
- 17 R. Malinovskyi (M)
- 32 M. Frendrup (M)
- 2 M. Thorsby (M)
- 3 A. Martin (M)
- 29 L. Colombo (F)
- 9 Vitinha (F)
Substitutes
- 31 B. Siegrist
- 39 D. Sommariva
- 20 S. Sabelli
- 34 S. Otoa
- 8 N. Stanciu
- 11 A. Gronbaek
- 73 P. Masini
- 14 J. Onana
- 18 C. Ekuban
- 21 J. Ekhator
- 23 V. Carboni
- 40 S. Fini
- 76 L. Venturino
Verona
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Montipo (G)
- 5 U. Nunez (D)
- 15 V. Nelsson (D)
- 6 N. Valentini (D)
- 7 R. Belghali (M)
- 36 C. Niasse (M)
- 63 R. Gagliardini (M)
- 24 A. Bernede (M)
- 12 D. Bradaric (M)
- 17 Giovane (F)
- 25 D. Mosquera (F)
Substitutes
- 34 S. Perilli
- 76 M. Castagnini
- 2 D. Oyegoke
- 3 M. Frese
- 19 T. Slotsager
- 23 E. Ebosse
- 37 A. Bella-Kotchap
- 70 F. Cham
- 4 Y. Santiago
- 21 A. Harroui
- 73 Al Musrati
- 9 A. Sarr
- 16 G. Orban
- 72 J. Ajayi
Timeline
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21' Verona Goal · Normal GoalR. Belghali -
27' Genoa Card · Yellow CardM. ThorsbyFoul
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30' Verona subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Bradaric · On: M. Frese -
39' Verona Card · Yellow CardD. Mosquera -
40' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalL. Colombo · Assist: Vítor Oliveira -
47' Verona Card · Yellow CardUnai NúñezFoul
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62' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalM. Thorsby · Assist: M. E. Ellertsson -
66' Verona subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bernede · On: A. Sarr -
66' Verona subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mosquera · On: G. Orban -
67' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Colombo · On: C. Ekuban -
72' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: Patrizio Masini -
73' Verona Card · Yellow CardR. GagliardiniFoul
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81' Verona subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Belghali · On: D. Oyegoke -
81' Verona subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Niasse · On: Al Musrati -
85' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: M. E. Ellertsson · On: S. Sabelli -
85' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: V. Carboni
Match Stats
| Stat | Genoa | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 68% |
| Offsides | 4 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 455 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.75 | 2.28 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 366 | 203 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ L. Colombo's goal in the 40th minute leveled the score and provided a much-needed boost to Genoa's morale.
- ▸ M. Thorsby's decisive strike in the 62nd minute shifted momentum definitively in favor of Genoa, leading them to victory.