Match report

Genoa Secures Comeback Win Over Verona 2-1 in Serie A

Genoa
Genoa
2–1
FT
Verona
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

  1. Verona
    21' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Belghali
  2. Genoa
    27' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    M. Thorsby

    Foul

  3. Verona
    30' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bradaric · On: M. Frese
  4. Verona
    39' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mosquera
  5. Genoa
    40' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Colombo · Assist: Vítor Oliveira
  6. Verona
    47' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Núñez

    Foul

  7. Genoa
    62' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Thorsby · Assist: M. E. Ellertsson
  8. Verona
    66' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bernede · On: A. Sarr
  9. Verona
    66' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mosquera · On: G. Orban
  10. Genoa
    67' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Colombo · On: C. Ekuban
  11. Genoa
    72' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: Patrizio Masini
  12. Verona
    73' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gagliardini

    Foul

  13. Verona
    81' Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Belghali · On: D. Oyegoke
  14. Verona
    81' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Niasse · On: Al Musrati
  15. Genoa
    85' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. E. Ellertsson · On: S. Sabelli
  16. Genoa
    85' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: 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.