Genoa and Lazio played out an exciting match, with Lazio dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities. The visitors had 62% possession, compared to Genoa’s 38%, and delivered 524 passes, with an impressive 89% accuracy rate. In contrast, Genoa had 315 passes, with an 80% accuracy rate.
Despite being outpassed, Genoa managed to create some scoring opportunities, taking eight shots, four of which were on target. Lazio, on the other hand, took 15 shots, six of which were on target. The match was also marked by some physicality, with 16 fouls committed by Genoa and 10 by Lazio.
Lazio’s attacking prowess was evident in the number of corners they secured, eight in total, compared to Genoa’s six. The Biancocelesti took the lead through goals from V. Castellanos in the 32nd minute and B. Dia in the 65th minute. S. Otoa also scored for Lazio, but it was not enough for Genoa to salvage a point.
The match took a dramatic turn when Genoa’s R. Belahyane was sent off in the 73rd minute, leaving his team to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match. Lazio’s dominance in possession and shots on target ultimately translated to a 2-0 win.
Match Facts
- Possession: Lazio (62%) vs Genoa (38%)
- Shots: Lazio (15) vs Genoa (8)
- Shots on target: Lazio (6) vs Genoa (4)
- Passes: Lazio (524) vs Genoa (315)
- Pass accuracy: Lazio (89%) vs Genoa (80%)
- Fouls: Genoa (16) vs Lazio (10)
- Yellow cards: Genoa (3) vs Lazio (1)
- Red cards: Genoa (1) vs Lazio (0)
- Offsides: Genoa (1) vs Lazio (2)
- Corners: Lazio (8) vs Genoa (6)
Final Score: Lazio 2 – Genoa 0
Goals: V. Castellanos (32′), B. Dia (65′)
Red Card: R. Belahyane (73′)