Serie A | Verona 0-2 Genoa: De Rossi close to survival as Gialloblu sink
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Vitinha and Leo Ostigard’s goals gave Genoa a crucial 2-0 win away at Verona, and while Daniele De Rossi’s side nears survival, the Gialloblu seem destined for relegation to Serie B.
De Rossi’s Genoa secured a massive 2-0 win at the Stadio Bentegodi in Verona, climbing to 13th in Serie A with 33 points, nine above the relegation zone.
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Verona, on the other hand, remain in 19th with 18 points.
The first half at the Bentegodi was quite dull, with Verona midfielder Jean Akpa Akpro producing the only decent goal-scoring opportunity when his cross from the right hit the crossbar.
Caleb Ekuban had the best chance for the visitors, backed by over 2,000 fans travelling from Genoa, but Lorenzo Montipò easily blocked the striker’s weak shot.
The first half ended with Verona producing just 0.7 Expected Goals against Genoa’s 0.14.
VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Vitinha of Genoa CFC celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Genoa CFC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 15, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
De Rossi’s substitutions made the difference as Vitinha was introduced to replace Ekuban and scored with his first touch. The Portuguese striker saw Montipò off his line and unleashed a powerful shot from 32 yards. It was strong, but straight down the middle, and the Verona goalkeeper was poorly positioned to stop it.
Ostigard sealed the match a few minutes later, powering in a decisive header from a Martin free kick delivered from the left.
Verona’s only real response came through a Tomas Suslov free kick that sailed over the crossbar.
VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 15: Daniel Oyegoke of Hellas Verona competes for the ball with Ruslan Malinovskyi of Genoa CFC during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Genoa CFC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 15, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
For Genoa, it marked their first away victory in three months, while Veroan’s winless run at home stretches on since the beginning of December.
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