Match report
Genoa Defeats Perugia 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Genoa
2–0
FT
Perugia
Apr 15, 2023
Genoa held off the Perugian challenge to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in their Serie B clash. Morten Frendrup's early goal set them on course for the win, with Răzvan Dragușin adding a second late in the game to cement Genoa's position in the league standings.
Key Facts
- • Morten Frendrup scored Genoa's first goal at 41 minutes.
- • Răzvan Dragușin netted the second for Genoa at 70 minutes.
- • Perugia suffered three yellow cards, with Giuseppe Di Serio, P. Bartolomei, and M. Curado all cautioned.
- • Genoa made five substitutions: C. Ekuban replaced M. Coda, S. Hefti came on for F. Jagiello, Stefan Ilsanker substituted Mattia Bani, L. Lipani entered for K. Strootman, and M. Aramu played in place of A. Gudmundsson.
Lineups
Genoa
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 Josep Martínez (G)
- 13 M. Bani (D)
- 5 R. Drăgușin (D)
- 4 D. Criscito (D)
- 32 M. Frendrup (M)
- 24 F. Jagiełło (M)
- 47 M. Badelj (M)
- 8 K. Strootman (M)
- 2 S. Sabelli (M)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
- 11 A. Guðmundsson (F)
Substitutes
- 18 C. Ekuban
- 36 S. Hefti
- 31 S. Ilsanker
- 35 L. Lipani
- 10 M. Aramu
- 82 G. Agostino
- 33 A. Matturro
- 94 A. Touré
- 57 G. Puşcaş
- 50 G. Yalçın
- 17 E. Salcedo
- 1 A. Šemper
Perugia
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 12 J. Furlan (G)
- 97 F. Sgarbi (D)
- 21 M. Curado (D)
- 90 A. Struna (D)
- 24 T. Casasola (M)
- 13 G. Luperini (M)
- 16 P. Bartolomei (M)
- 82 L. Capezzi (M)
- 17 Y. Paz (M)
- 28 C. Kouan (F)
- 20 G. Di Serio (F)
Substitutes
- 4 E. Iannoni
- 7 M. Vulić
- 18 S. Di Carmine
- 6 S. Vulikić
- 14 E. Ekong
- 2 A. Rosi
- 81 A. Abibi
- 1 S. Gori
- 5 G. Angella
- 3 D. Cancellieri
- 10 Ryder Matos
Timeline
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36' Perugia Card · Yellow CardGiuseppe Di SerioFoul
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41' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalMorten Frendrup · Assist: S. Sabelli -
42' Perugia Card · Yellow CardP. BartolomeiFoul
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47' Perugia Card · Yellow CardM. CuradoFoul
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57' Perugia subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Bartolomei · On: E. Iannoni -
57' Perugia subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Capezzi · On: M. Vulić -
70' Perugia subst · Substitution 3Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: S. Di Carmine -
70' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalR. Dragusin · Assist: F. Jagiello -
71' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Coda · On: C. Ekuban -
71' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Jagiello · On: S. Hefti -
71' Perugia subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Curado · On: Stipe Vulikić -
75' Perugia subst · Substitution 5Off: Gregorio Luperini · On: E. Ekong -
82' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: Mattia Bani · On: Stefan Ilsanker -
83' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Strootman · On: L. Lipani -
86' Genoa subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: M. Aramu
Match Stats
| Stat | Genoa | Perugia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 67% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 319 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 451 | 215 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Frendrup's goal at the 41st minute marked a significant turning point as it gave Genoa a lead they would not relinquish.
- ▸ Perugia suffered three yellow cards in quick succession, which may have influenced their performance and ability to counterattack.