Match report

Genoa Defeats Spal 3-0 in Serie B Clash

Genoa
Genoa
3–0
FT
Spal
Spal
Feb 25, 2023

Genoa emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win against Spal at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Goals from Dragusin and Salcedo, along with two key substitutions, turned the tide in favor of the home side. Despite Spal's efforts to stage a comeback, they failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Genoa defeated Spal 3-0 in Serie B.
  • • R. Dragusin scored at minute 77 assisted by F. Jagiello.
  • • E. Salcedo added to the lead with a goal in extra time, assisted by L. Lipani.
  • • S. Sturaro received a yellow card for Genoa early on.
  • • N. Rauti of Spal was also cautioned.

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 Josep Martínez (G)
  • 2 S. Sabelli (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 5 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 55 R. Haps (D)
  • 27 S. Sturaro (M)
  • 47 M. Badelj (M)
  • 8 K. Strootman (M)
  • 24 F. Jagiełło (F)
  • 57 G. Puşcaş (F)
  • 11 A. Guðmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Vogliacco
  • 17 E. Salcedo
  • 35 L. Lipani
  • 4 D. Criscito
  • 9 M. Coda
  • 1 A. Šemper
  • 33 A. Matturro
  • 50 G. Yalçın
  • 82 G. Agostino
  • 23 S. Fini
  • 77 D. Drăguş
  • 3 L. Czyborra

Spal

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 18 M. Arena (D)
  • 13 M. Varnier (D)
  • 6 B. Meccariello (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 16 L. Valzania (M)
  • 20 M. Prati (M)
  • 3 A. Tripaldelli (M)
  • 44 R. Nainggolan (F)
  • 19 A. La Mantia (F)
  • 9 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 C. Dalle Mura
  • 10 N. Zanellato
  • 32 N. Rauti
  • 21 R. Celia
  • 31 Gabriel Brazão
  • 99 S. Rabbi
  • 27 P. Peda
  • 23 A. Murgia
  • 40 G. Tunjov
  • 37 F. Maistro
  • 49 G. Rossi
  • 2 A. Fiordaliso

Timeline

  1. Genoa
    18' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sturaro

    Foul

  2. Spal
    24' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Varnier · On: C. Dalle Mura
  3. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Valzania · On: N. Zanellato
  4. Spal
    59' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Moncini · On: N. Rauti
  5. Spal
    59' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tripaldelli · On: R. Celia
  6. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sabelli · On: A. Vogliacco
  7. Genoa
    66' Genoa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Puşcaş · On: E. Salcedo
  8. Spal
    72' Spal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Alfonso · On: Gabriel Brazão
  9. Genoa
    77' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Dragusin · Assist: F. Jagiello
  10. Spal
    81' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rauti

    Foul

  11. Genoa
    85' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Badelj · On: L. Lipani
  12. Genoa
    87' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Jagiello · On: D. Criscito
  13. Genoa
    90'+7 Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    E. Salcedo
  14. Genoa
    90'+7 Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Salcedo · Assist: L. Lipani

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Spal
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 81% 73%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 470 330
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 382 242
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of S. Sabelli and G. Pușcaș around the 66th minute strengthened Genoa's midfield and attack, leading to their first goal.
  • ▸ E. Salcedo's late goal in extra time sealed Spal's fate and secured a crucial three points for Genoa.